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Jack Follman’s 2022 Pac-12 QB/RB Rankings
> The 2022 season will feature some pretty strong combinations of QBs and running backs

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The 2022 Conference football season will feature some pretty strong combinations of QBs and running backs in the Pac-12.

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McLaughlin: Who will be Big-Impact Pac-12 Players in 2022?
> Plus Spencer's preseason evaluation of Washington State head coach Jake Dickert

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Spencer McLaughlin looks at some of the biggest names who could influence the conference championship this year.

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Jack Follman’s 2022 Preseason Pac-12 DB Rankings
> The deep group of defensive backs is led by a big-time star and quality transfers and returners

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There is deep group of Pac-12 DBs this season, led by a big-time star and filled with quality transfers, a few from within the Conference.

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2022 Pac-12 Football Previews: Utes Reloading on Defense
> Depth in the secondary is a legitimate concern, as is the gaping hole left in the linebacker corps

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Cornerback Clark Phillips III is a preseason Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year candidate and the capstone of Utah’s defense.

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Jack Follman’s 2022 Preseason Pac-12 Linebacker Rankings
> Led by Noah Sewell, the 2022 Pac-12 LB group is super strong with veterans and young talent

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Led by Noah Sewell, the 2022 Pac-12 LB group is super strong with some established veterans and young talent starting to step up.

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McLaughlin: Can SC’s Def Recruiting Match its Offense?
> Sports Illustrated recruiting director John Garcia Jr. joins Spencer to talk about the Pac-12

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The early recruiting signs indicate the trojans should have no problem bringing in high-level offensive talent under Lincoln Riley.

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McLaughlin: Pac-12 Football Coaches by ‘Top Gun’ Call Signs
> Plus an evaluation of Colorado coach Karl Dorrell heading into his third season in Boulder

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What would each Pac-12 football coach’s call sign be if they were in Top Gun? Spencer McLaughlin provides insight on each coach.

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Jack Follman’s 2022 Preseason Pac-12 DL Rankings
> This year's preseason defensive line group is one of the deepest in the Conference

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There are a lot more than 12 All-Conference type defensive linemen this season, with a good mix of interior defenders and edge/pass rushers.

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McLaughlin: Does Pac-12 Football need its own playoff?
> Plus an evaluation of the longest-tenured football coach in the Pac-12, Utah's Kyle Whittingham

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Exploring the possibility of moving to an eight-game conference schedule and making a 4-team playoff for the Pac-12 Championship.

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McLaughlin: Big Nonconference Pac-12 Football Games
> It's time to start thinking about games to watch out for prior to Conference play

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Looking beyond the Week 1 schedule of non-Pac 12 games to highlight more notable out-of-conference matchups.

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2022 Pac-12 Football Previews: QB Play Key for Colorado
> Brendon Lewis is fresh off his first season as the starter, engineering a rocky 4-8 campaign

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The success of Colorado’s 2022 season, and perhaps the tenure of Karl Dorrell, will likely be determined by the play of its quarterback.

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Jack Follman’s 2022 Preseason Pac-12 OL Rankings
> The Pac-12 offensive line groups have been strong and deep in recent years

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The Pac-12 offensive line groups have been strong and deep in recent years and this year is no different, with more than a dozen to linemen.

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Jack Follman’s 2022 Preseason Pac-12 TE Rankings
> This year’s Pac-12 tight end group is really strong up top, led by two stellar Utah players

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Expect to see more tight ends emerge as all-conference caliber players as the 2022 football season goes on, but this is where we will start.

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Dietlin: Title Game Rule Change Welcome, but Not Enough
> The Pac-12 still doesn't block, tackle, or coach as well as other Power 5 conferences

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Right now, just two Pac-12 head guys qualify as legitimate top 25 coaches: Lincoln Riley and Kyle Whittingham. Clearly, that’s not enough.

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McLaughlin: The Toughest Places to Recruit to in the Pac-12
> SI Director of Recruiting John Garcia Jr. joins Spencer to discuss football recruiting challenges

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For schools like Washington State and Colorado, it’s much tougher to get the pieces to fall into place for a 10+ win football season.

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Jack Follman’s 2022 Preseason Pac-12 WR Rankings
> The total number of catches, yards, and touchdowns this group has caught in the Pac-12 is tiny

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This group of receivers is filled with transfers, including the top player, who is one of the biggest transfers in college football history.

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McLaughlin: Pac-12 Teams with Biggest Week 1 Opportunities
> Plus an evaluation of Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards heading into the 2022 season

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Early opportunities for major wins are out there for Oregon (at Georgia), Utah (at Florida), and Oregon State (vs Boise St).

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McLaughlin: 8-Game Conference Football Slate a Bad Idea
> Plus an evaluation of Cal head coach Justin Wilcox heading into the 2022 season

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Playing one less conference game has not been what has held Pac-12 teams from getting back to the College Football Playoff.

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Jack Follman’s 2022 Preseason Pac-12 RB Rankings
> This is a good group of backs, and it could end up being great with more playing experience

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This is a good group of RBs that could be great later in the season once some of the under-experienced backs get more carries.

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McLaughlin: Breaking Down David Shaw’s Career at Stanford
> Plus a quick look back at a wild doubleheader in last weekend's Pac-12 Baseball Tournament

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In recent years the Cardinal have struggled on the gridiron, making David Shaw’s overall evaluation rather difficult.

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Jack Follman’s 2022 Preseason Pac-12 Quarterback Rankings
> Of the projected starting quarterbacks in the conference this year, only a few aren’t transfers

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We’re deep into the offseason for Pac-12 football and that means it’s time to start looking ahead with preseason rankings for positions.

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McLaughlin: Scheduling Opportunities without Divisions
> The new rules should allow for some exciting alterations to how Conference teams match up

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With divisions no longer factoring into which teams play in the Pac-12 football Championships, scheduling can be more flexible and creative.

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Miller: All’s Fair in College Football’s New Free Market
> The monetized transfer portal has created early winners and losers but will prove fair over time

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The NCAA’s updated college football rules turn the transfer portal system into a laissez-faire model that feels like the Wild West.

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McLaughlin: Pac-12 Recruiting Surprises and Struggles
> Spencer is joined by Sports Illustrated director of recruiting John Garcia Jr to discuss them

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How much will Arizona’s and Stanford’s 2022 recruiting classes help those programs turn things around next season?

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McLaughlin: Arizona Football Trending Up under Jedd Fisch
> There have been plenty of encouraging signs of improvement heading into Year Two

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Heading into his second season, Jedd Fisch has created a positive vibe inside and out of the building despite a 1-11 campaign in 2021.

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McLaughlin: How New Football Rule Changes Battle for Title
> The Conference hopes to consistently put its two best teams on national TV to decide a champion

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The two teams that will meet in the championship game in Las Vegas will now be those with the highest conference winning percentage.

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McLaughlin: Assessing 2022 Recruiting and Portal Rankings
> How Pac-12 schools are stacking up with their 2022 recruiting classes, including transfers

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Arizona and Stanford football are definitely the biggest surprises when looking at 2022 recruiting rankings after abysmal 2021 campaigns.

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Jack Follman’s Greatest Teams from Current Pac-12 Schools
> A ranking of the all-time Top 25 greatest football teams in Conference history

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Despite recent struggles, the Conference has historically won plenty of national championships, and not just USC, though most were Trojans.

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Jack Follman’s All-Time HCs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> These coaches were responsible for national titles, Rose Bowl trophies & All-Americans

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Between these coaches, you will find countless national titles, Rose Bowl trophies, awards, All-Americans, and all-time great coaches.

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Jack Follman’s All-Time DBs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> Some of the best ballhawks in CFB have played in the Pac-12 along with some heavy hitters

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With a history of legendary QB who can throw the ball around, it’s no surprise the conference also has a track record of legendary DBs.

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Dane Miller’s Post-Spring Pac-12 Football Power Rankings
> The offseason has produced coaching changes, roster movement, and controversy

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The Conference of Champions runs through Salt Lake City and Eugene until another program emerges to challenge the perennial powerhouses.

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Jack Follman’s All-Time LBs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> The linebacker group may not be as deep as others, but it's filled with memorable superstars

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Like the other groups, there are some great historical names among the all-time linebackers from a bunch of different programs.

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Jack Follman’s All-Time DLs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> The defensive linemen feature some of the best at their positions in the history of college football

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This list includes some of the best sack-masters, run-stuffers, and combinations of the two in the history of the college football.

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Jack Follman’s All-Time OLs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> Some of the greatest offensive linemen in the history of football played in the Pac-12

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For a conference known for being more for innovative offenses, the league has an incredible track record of All-American offensive linemen.

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Jack Follman’s All-Time TEs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> The list includes some of the most recognizable tight ends in the history of football

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Being a pioneer of innovative offenses has always been a huge benefit for the tight end position out West and particularly in the Pac-12.

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J.D. PicKell: Is Spencer Rattler better than Caleb Williams?
> JD responds to recent college football hot takes on USC and Oklahoma football

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Is Spencer Rattler better than Caleb Williams? | Responding to CFB Hot Takes, USC, Oklahoma football

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Jack Follman’s All-Time WRs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> There's a higher percentage of modern players here, given how much teams pass these days

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You’ll see a higher percentage of super modern players on the WR, given how much more teams pass in college football than they used to.

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Jack Follman’s All-Time RBs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> The history of Conference running backs is strong and loaded with Heisman winners

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As with the quarterbacks, the history of Pac-12 running backs is strong and loaded with Heisman winners and guys who put up huge numbers.

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J.D. PicKell’s Video: Pitt WR Jordan Addison to USC?
> J.D. talks about the possibility of the Pitt receiver entering the portal and becoming a Trojan

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Will Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison enter the transfer portal and become a Trojan? | College Football Transfer

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Jack Follman’s Top 2023 Pac-12 NFL Draft Prospects
> A look at some of the Conference standouts who could go high in next year's Draft

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What do we do as soon as the NFL Draft is over? Start looking ahead to the next one, even though it’s a full year out.

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Jack Follman’s All-Time Top 25 Pac-12 Quarterbacks
> Rankings based on college career and single-season success, statistical excellence, and team wins

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All-time Pac-12 quarterback rankings based on college career and single-season success, statistical excellence, and team wins.

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2022 SuperWest NFL Draft Tracker

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A searchable, sortable list of Pac-12 players hoping to be taken in the 2022 NFL Draft or sign a free-agent contract.

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Stephen Vilardo’s 2022 Statistical NFL Draft Preview
> Conference and national selection notes, trends, streaks, and other milestones

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The Pac-12 will be well represented throughout the Draft, and several players from the conference should hear their names on Day One.

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Jack Follman’s Final 2022 Pac-12 NFL Mock Draft
> One last look at how the Conference selections may go in the first three rounds

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The 2022 NFL Draft is almost here so let’s get our final Pac-12-focused mock draft out there through the first three rounds.

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Stephen Vilardo’s 2022 Pac-12 NFL Draft Capsules
> Each Conference program's pro football draft history at a glance

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In anticipation of Thursday’s 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, here are summary capsules for each Pac-12 program.

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J.D. PicKell’s Video Analysis: Is USC-Oklahoma Rivalry New?
> A look at what Riley's jump from the Sooners to the Trojans means for their interaction

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Oklahoma vs. USC Rivalry: Is It a New Rivalry? | USC Football, Lincoln Riley, Brent Venables Subscribe to

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J.D. PicKell’s Video Analysis of Lincoln Riley’s USC Offense
> A look at how the Trojan attack will change under the former Oklahoma coach

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Film Breakdown: USC’s New Offense Under Lincoln Riley | Lincoln Riley Offensive Scheme, USC Football Subscribe to J.D.’s new

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J.D. PicKell’s Video Analysis of Oregon Recruit Josh Conerly
> What does the massive 5-star offensive lineman bring to the Ducks?

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What does 5-Star OL Josh Conerly bring to Oregon? I break down the recent Ducks Commit Film in the video