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McLaughlin: UCLA Football a Pac-12 Contender in 2023?
> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On UCLA' host Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer to talk about it

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Now entering his sixth year at the helm of UCLA, Chip Kelly’s path to a Pac-12 Championship isn’t an easy one.

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2023 MWC Preview: Bulldogs Reloading Amid Departures
> Fresno State must replace its leading passer, leading rusher, top 3 pass catchers, and starting TE

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The Fresno State Bulldogs have a number of holes to fill this year but return defensive players including DB Cam Lockridge .

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McLaughlin: What ACC Deal with The CW Means for Pac-12
> Spencer also examines a new outside-the-box idea for future conference expansion

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The CW will air several ACC football and basketball games over the next four years as a sublease of the Conference’s deal with ESPN.

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McLaughlin: Pac-12 Poised to Miss CFB Playoff Again?
> Spencer also looks at how one team addressing last year's weaknesses could shake up Conference

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The Pac-12 has been shut out of the CFP since 2016, despite some near-misses, and this looks like another challenging year for the league.

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MWC Preview: San Jose State Making Strides Under Brennan
> Chevan Cordeiro did it all for the Spartans in 2022 with a combined 3,516 rushing and passing

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Chevan Cordeiro will enter his sixth fall of Mountain West football after winning the starting QB job with San Jose State last season.

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McLaughlin: Pac-12 Overlooking BSU for Wrong Reasons?
> Spencer also looks at teams have that the biggest opportunities in this year's nonconference slate

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As college football realignment plays out in the coming years, there are several programs to keep an eye on for moves to Power 5 conferences.

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Preseason Top 50 Pac-12 Players (1-50)
> A recap of the complete rankings, from Caleb Williams at No. 1 to Travis Hunter at No. 50

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ack Follman’s preseason list of the Top 50 Pac-12 football players for 2023, released over the past few weeks, is

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McLaughlin: Two Dates to Monitor for a Pac-12 Media Deal
> Spencer discusses them and a massive commitment in the 2024 recruiting cycle for Arizona

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As college football realignment plays out in the coming years, there are several programs to keep an eye on for moves to Power 5 conferences.

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2023 Pac-12 Preview: UCLA Relying on New Faces on Offense
> DTR, Zach Charbonnet, Jake Bobo, and Kazmeir Allen are all no longer with the program

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UCLA will have a number of new faces on offense but bring back several defensive players who rank among the best in the nation.

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Mountain West Preview: USU Faces Another Rebuild in 2023
> The Aggies offense has to replace a lot of pieces from 2022, but returns several weapons

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The Utah State Aggies offense is going to have to replace a lot of pieces from 2022 this season, including 1,000-yard rusher Calvin Tyler.

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Nick and Stephen on Sports: Episode 3 (Podcast Edition)
> Our senior writers break the Pac-12 football teams into three tiers to discuss their outlook

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Nick Bartlett and Stephen Vilardo talk Pac-12 football, breaking the Conference into three tiers to discuss their outlook for 2023.

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Preseason Top 50 Pac-12 Players (5-1)
> This group features the best of the best, including three of the top Conference QBs in some time

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The final five in our Top 50 Pac-12 players for 2023 is a deep group, and the QBs in it are among the Conference’s best in some time.

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Neighbors: What’s Going on with SDSU and Mountain West?
> Josh is joined by Spencer McLaughlin of 'Locked on Pac-12' to talk about the latest developments

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Josh Neighbors is joined by Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on Pac-12 to discuss the latest between SDSU and the Mountain West news.

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Preseason Pac-12 DB Unit Rankings
> It could be trial by fire for these groups facing some serious passing attacks in the Conference

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iI’s a bit of a rebuilding year with secondaries across the Pac-12 Conference losing a lot of experience and multi-year starters.

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McLaughlin: Utah a Key Piece for Pac-12 Moving Forward
> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Utes' host JT Wistrcill to talk about the Utes and their place

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As college football realignment plays out in the coming years, there are several programs to keep an eye on for moves to Power 5 conferences.

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Preseason Top Pac-12 Defensive Backs
> It’s not a strong year for Conference DBs, but there’s a solid group of returning standouts on top

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It’s not a strong year for Pac-12 DBs, but there’s a fresh crop of young talent, a solid group on top, and depth that’s ready to break out.

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McLaughlin: Schools to Watch for Future Pac-12 Moves
> Spencer discusses some of the possibilities along with other timely Conference issues

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As college football realignment plays out in the coming years, there are several programs to keep an eye on for moves to Power 5 conferences.

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Mountain West Preview: Rams Look for Turnaround in 2023
> Nevada's high-powered offense did not follow Jay Norvell to Colorado State as planned in 2022

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Nevada’s high-powered offense did not follow Colorado State head coachJay Norvell to Colorado State in 2022 as planned.

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McLaughlin: Where Do Things Stand with San Diego State?
> Spencer discusses a truly epic battle of semantics for the Aztecs as they look to join the Pac-12

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Spencer McLaughlin reacts to the latest news about the Aztecs from the Mountain West and updates San Diego State’s quest to join the Pac-12.

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2023 Pac-12 Football Preview: Devils Retooled to Surprise
> Arizona State has a chance to reach bowl eligibility in Kenny Dillingham’s maiden season

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With depth at quarterback, the Arizona State Sun Devils have a chance to reach bowl eligibility in Kenny Dillingham’s maiden season.

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McLaughlin: San Diego State and Pac-12 Need Each Other
> Spencer examines a realignment-ridden future for the Conference and the Aztecs

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San Diego State’s Power 5 hopes appear to rest on the ability of the Pac-12 Conference to finalize its media deal and add the Aztecs.

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Mountain West Preview: Rebels Resetting Under Barry Odom
> UNLV transitions from offensive-minded Arroyo to the defensive-minded former Missouri HC

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After going 7-23 in three seasons under offensive-minded Marcus Arroyo, UNLV brought in defensive-minded Barry Odom to turn around the Rebels.

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McLaughlin: San Diego St News Another Negative for Pac-12
> Spencer reacts to the news about the school believed to be the Pac-12's top expansion candidate

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San Diego State may still join the Pac-12 at some point, but failing to land the Aztecs by June 30th is another negative for the Conference.

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McLaughlin: Washington Ready to be Pac-12’s Top Dawg?
> Spencer is joined by Roman Tomashoff of Inside the Huskies to talk about UW's rise

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The Washington Huskies celebrated 11 wins in 2022 and finished with the best overall record in the Pac-12. Can they do it again?

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Preseason Top 50 Pac-12 Players (10-6)
> We’re getting down to some of the most elite players in the nation returning to school

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At t his point in our countdown of the Top 50 Pac-12 football players for 2023, We’re down to some of the most elite players in the nation.

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McLaughlin: Will Restructured Pac-12 have Lesson to Learn?
> Spencer looks at an instructive scenario for the Conference to learn from down the line

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In future realignment scenarios and for media rights deals, the Pac-12 might not want to be the last conference to take action.

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Preseason Pac-12 LB Unit Rankings
> The position is getting harder to categorize and harder to play against the new spread offenses

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Preseason Pac-12 Linebacker Unit Rankings: The position is changing and getting harder to categorize.

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McLaughlin: Adding Only 2 Schools Right Move for Pac-12
> Spencer lays out the argument for expanding the Conference with two schools instead of four

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The Pac-12 has a viable path forward, but could it simultaneously crumble due to factors outside its control?

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Preseason Top Pac-12 Linebackers
> It's not a great year for LBs, but there are still some really good players at the position

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t’s not a great year for returning linebackers in the Pac-12. No other way to say it. The way new

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McLaughlin: A Logical Holdup to Pac-12 Media Rights Deal
> Spencer is joined by John Canzano of 750 The Game to glean insight on what's causing the delay

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The Pac-12 has a viable path forward, but could it simultaneously crumble due to factors outside its control?

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2023 Pac-12 Football Preview: Arizona Wildcats Trending Up
> UA returns eight starters on an offense that ranked No. 6 nationally in passing yards per game

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Arizona Wildcats football returns eight starters on offense from a group that was No. 6 in the nation in passing yards per game.

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McLaughlin: Two Different Paths for Pac-12 Going Forward?
> Spencer discusses the future of the conference in the current realignment/media landscape

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The Pac-12 has a viable path forward, but could it simultaneously crumble due to factors outside its control?

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2023 CFB Preview: Hawai’i Shows Signs of Righting the Ship
> The talent isn't there to compete for a championship, but there seems to be some promise

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The talent isn’t there for Hawai’i to compete for a championship in 2023, but there seems to be some increased promise under Timmy Chang.

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McLaughlin: Is Paul Finebaum Right about Fate of Pac-12?
> Spencer discusses some factors that could determine the long-term viability of the Conference

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Spencer McLaughlin discusses some factors that could determine the long-term viability of the Pac-12 Conference..

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Preseason Top 50 Pac-12 Players (20-11)
> This group features some of the really elite players in the Conference for the upcoming season

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This group in the countdown of the Top 50 Pac-12 football players features some of the really elite performers in the Conference.

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McLaughlin: How Soon Could SDSU & SMU Compete?
> Spencer looks at how quickly expansions schools could make a significant impact in Pac-12

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Spencer looks at how quickly potential expansion schools San Diego State and SMU could make a significant impact in the Pac-12.

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Preseason Pac-12 DL Unit Rankings
> There’s some great talent and experience returning all over the Conference at this position

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There’s some great college football talent and experience returning at the defensive lineman position throughout the Pac-12 Conference.

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McLaughlin: Pac-12 Realignment Could Benefit Oregon State
> Spencer is joined by Carter Bahns of BeaverBlitz.com and 247Sports to talk about it

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Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Carter Bahns of BeaverBlitz.com to talk about how Pac-12 realignment my actually benefit Oregon State.

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Bartlett & Vilardo: Pac-12 Status, UO Football & NBA Draft
> Why Oregon football could be really good this season and what might hold the Ducks back

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Nick & Stephen give us their takes on why Oregon football could be really good this season and what might hold the Ducks back.

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Preseason Top Pac-12 D-Linemen
> It's close at the top between Bralen Trice and Laiatu Latu, and don’t sleep on Brandon Dorlus

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The ranking is close at the top between Bralen Trice and Laiatu Latu for the top Pac-12 defensive lineman, and don’t sleep on Brandon Dorlus.

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McLaughlin: Pac-12 on the Clock to Add San Diego State
> Spencer discusses what leverage, if any, the Pac-12 may have without a media deal

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The Mountain West Conference is playing hardball with San Diego State, denying its request for an exit fee extension.

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2023 Pac-12 Football Preview: As Goes Rising, So Goes Utah
> The veteran quarterback's keepers are what make the offensive scheme work so effectively

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Coming off back-to-back Rose Bowl seasons, Utah has distinguished itself as the leader of the Pac-12 heading into the 2023 season.

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McLaughlin: When Might San Diego State Join the Pac-12?
> Spencer reacts to last week's news surrounding the disclosure of SDSU's notification to the MWC

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Spencer reacts to last week’s disclosure of San Diego State’s notification that it intends to leave the Mountain West Conference.

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2023 CFB Preview: New Mexico Seeking First Win in 9 Games
> The Lobos ended last season on a losing streak that is tied for the fourth-longest in the nation

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College Football Preview: New Mexico ended the 2023 season on a nine-game losing streak, tied for the fourth longest in the nation.

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Preseason Pac-12 OL Unit Rankings
> There’s a big gap this season between the better groups and the lower groups at this position

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One of the reasons the Pac-12 is on the rise as the conference possibly folds is improved offensive line play.

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McLaughlin: When Might SDSU/SMU Become Must-See TV?
> Spencer looks at the likelihood that the two schools could one day play in high-viewership games

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Spencer McLaughlin examines how likely it is that San Diego State and SMU could one day play in must-see games in the Pac-12 Conference.

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Preseason Top 50 Pac-12 Players (30-21)
> It's a talented group loaded with players that more casual fans might start to recognize

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Jack Follman continues his countdown of the Top 50 football players in the Pac-12 Conference going into 2023.

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McLaughlin: UNLV a Future Target for Pac-12 Expansion?
> Spencer looks at the ever-emerging market of Las Vegas and how it could factor into realignment

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Spencer McLaughlin looks at the ever-emerging market of Las Vegas and how it and UNLV could factor into Pac-12 expansion/realignment.