Stanford and Cal seem to want a resolution soon on their 2024 conference affiliation, which could be one of several options.

They’ve been talking with the ACC, and might have just made a move to put pressure on the league to make a decision.

On today’s episode of Locked On Pac-12, I react to the reports—and then conflicting ones—that all 4 remaining Pac schools could be looking at the Big 12 as a fallback option.

That would be the best case for Oregon State and Washington State, but their fate lies in the hands of others.

USC was the first Pac-12 school to take the field this season, thumping San Jose St 56-28.

It may have been Week 0, but the Trojans’ defense looked like the same old Lincoln Riley defenses we’ve seen over the years.

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—More from Spencer McLaughlin—

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• McLaughlin: Oregon’s Big Weekend of Recruiting Visitors

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• McLaughlin: Why Huskies Have Sugar Bowl Edge Over Texas

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• McLaughlin: What Might be TV Options for OSU and WSU?

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• McLaughlin: What’s Oregon’s Next Move at Quarterback?

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• McLaughlin: Schedule in Works, What’s Next for OSU, WSU?

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• McLaughlin: Oregon Season Disappointing but Successful

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• McLaughlin: What Should Trent Bray’s Priorities Be at OSU?

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• McLaughlin: Breaking Down Oregon State’s Trent Bray Hire

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• McLaughlin: Washington-Oregon Winner a Lock for Playoff?

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• McLaughlin: Beavers Must Move Quickly to Find New Coach

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• McLaughlin: Final Pac-12 Regular-Season Games Upon Us

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• McLaughlin: Smith and Fisch Targets for Coveted HC Jobs

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• McLaughlin: Ducks Appear Ready for Beavers and Beyond

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• McLaughlin: Huskies Show They’re Playoff-Worthy Yet Again

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