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McLaughlin: Pac-12 to Add Football-Only Member Next?

> Spencer discusses the implications of Dallas Baptist joining the Conference for baseball
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  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

August 21, 2025


Pac-12 logoPac-12 expansion takes an unexpected turn with Dallas Baptist joining as a baseball-only member.

Could this pave the way for a football-only addition to the conference?

I analyze the potential benefits and challenges of adding a football-only member to the Pac-12, exploring candidates such as UTSA and North Texas.

The discussion shifts to significant changes in the College Football Playoff selection criteria, introducing a new “record strength” metric.

BYU Cougars logoBYU makes history by naming true freshman Bear Bachmeyer as their starting quarterback, while Notre Dame’s quarterback battle concludes with C.J. Carr at the helm.

Jake Hatch and Tyler Wojciak offer expert insights on these groundbreaking decisions.

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