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McLaughlin: Why Utah Should be Pac-12 Favorite, but Isn’t
> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Utes' host JT Wistrcill to talk about their matchup with Baylor

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The Utes should be considered the Pac-12 favorites if they go down to Waco, TX and beat Baylor without QB Cam Rising.

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McLaughlin: Colorado Could Start 3-0 After Upset of TCU
> Spencer is joined by Kevin Borba of 'Locked On Buffs' to discuss the biggest Pac-12 storylines

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With two nonconference games left on the schedule, Colorado has a Top 25 ranking and a real chance to be 3-0 heading into Pac-12 play.

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Dane Miller’s 2023 Week 2 Pac-12 Power Rankings
> The 12 wins emphasized the strength of the league this season and put the nation on notice

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The Pac-12 made a big impression in Week One, going 12-0 with noteworthy victories over then-No. 17 TCU, Florida, and Boise State.

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Jack Follman’s 10 Thoughts on 2023 Week 1 in the Pac-12
> The Conference was at its best with every member team winning—most of them handily

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Each week during the 2023 college football season, Jack Follman gives us his 10 quick thoughts about the previous weekend’s Pac-12 games.

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Stephen Vilardo’s 2023 Week 2 College Football Top 25
> Week 1 brought some upsets and dominant performances, including Duke's win over Clemson

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Each week, Stephen Vilardo gives us his College Football Top 25 in reaction to the previous weekend’s games across the country.

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McLaughlin: The Pac-12’s Path to the CFP Remains Daunting
> Spencer lays out the argument for the League not making the Playoff due to its competitive depth

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The Pac-12’s wealth of quality teams could once again make it difficult for any of them to make it to the College Football Playoff.

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Nick Bartlett talks UA-Miss State with Stefan Krajisnik
> A conversation with the Bulldogs beat writer about the Pac-12-SEC contest in Starkville

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Nick Bartlett talks with Stefan Krajisnik, Mississippi State beat writer for the Clarion Ledger, about the Pac-12-SEC contest in Starkville.

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Dane Miller’s 2023 Week 1 Pac-12 Football Previews
> The final two of four straight days of football continues with nine games on Saturday and Sunday

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Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the Huskies face Boise State in a big opening season game on Saturday.

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Stephen Vilardo’s Week 1 MWC Power Rankings and Previews
> Where each team stands heading into the weekend, based on current results and expectations

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George Holani and Boise State the Broncos top our Week 1 SuperWest Mountain West power rankings and face a tough test at No. 10 Washington.

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Dane Miller’s 2023 W1 Thurs-Fri Pac-12 Football Previews
> Utah hosts Florida, Arizona State hosts Southern Utah, and Stanford travels to Hawai'i

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Utah and ASU play today with home contests against Florida and Southern Utah, respectively, and Stanford travels to Hawai’i on Friday.

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Nick Bartlett’s Week 1 SuperWest Fearless CFB Predictions
> Game predictions with just enough commentary to keep Nick from drinking too much coffee

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Nick Bartlett makes his 2023 Week 1 SuperWest football picks with his trademark humor and unique perspectives on each game.

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Nick Bartlett talks CU vs. TCU with Melissa Triebwasser
> A conversation with the Frogs Insider podcaster about the Pac-12-Big 12 contest in Fort Worth

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Nick Bartlett talks with Melissa Triebwasser, TCU podcaster for Frogs Insider, about Colorado’s season-opener vs. the Horned Frogs.

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Dane Miller’s 2023 Week 1 Pac-12 Football Power Rankings
> With opening games just a few days away, it's time for a first look at how the teams stack up

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The USC Trojans top the SuperWest Sports 2023 Pac-12 Football Power Rankings heading into Week One of the 2023 season.

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Nick Bartlett talks about UW-BSU Game with Jordan Kaye
> A conversation with the Bronco Nation News writer on the Pac-12-MWC contest in Seattle

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Nick Bartlett talks with Jordan Kaye, Boise State football beat writer for Bronco Nation News, about Washington’s game against BSU.

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Dane Miller’s 2023 Pac-12 Football Season Projections
> College Football is here and the time is ripe for some win-loss projections and game predictions

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Our Dane Miller picks the USC Trojans to win the Pac-12 Championship in their final year in the dismantled 108-year-old Conference.

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Nick Bartlett’s Week 0 SuperWest Fearless CFB Predictions
> Game predictions with just enough commentary to keep Nick from running out of Cheetos

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Nick Bartlett makes his 2023 Week 0 SuperWest football picks with his trademark humor and unique perspectives on each game.

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Stephen Vilardo’s 2023 Week 0 Mountain West CFB Previews
> Nearly half of the early contests feature MWC teams, with 3 kicking off their seasons on Saturday

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SJSU senior quarterback Chevan Cordeiro is on a number of preseason watch lists and looks to lead his team to an upset of USC.

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Dane Miller’s 2023 Week 0 Pac-12 Football Preview
> USC kicks off the action against San Jose State in a minor litmus test for the Trojan defense

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Calen Bullock and the rest of the USC defense have an opportunity to show their improvement in their season-opener against San Jose State.

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Nick Bartlett talks Cal vs. Auburn with Cole Pinkston
> A conversation with the AuburnLive/On3 Sports analyst on the Pac-12-SEC contest in Berkeley

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Nick Bartlett talks with Cole Pinkston, a football & recruiting analyst for AuburnLive/On3 Sports, about Cal’s Week Two tilt vs. the Tigers.

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2023 Pac-12 Preview: Defense Remains Wazzu’s Calling Card
> A productive transfer class and revamped O-line should get the Cougars back into a bowl game

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A productive transfer class and shored-up offensive line should Washington State in a position to once again make a bowl game.

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2023 Pac-12 Preview: Huskies Poised for Historic Season
> With exceptional talent returning, Washington is expected to contend for the CFB Playoff

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Entering the season No. 10 in the AP Top 25 poll, and loaded with talent, the Huskies should contend for the College Football Playoff.

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Pac-12 Season Predictions: Weeks 9-13
> Scores for every game with commentary on top contests, plus projected standings and title game

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In 2023, the Pac-12 figures to have legit CFP contenders on top, strong teams in the middle, and exciting, improving teams at the bottom.

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Pac-12 Season Predictions: Weeks 5-8
> Early picks with scores for every game and commentary for top contests & projected standings

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Utah got the best of USC twice last season and the Trojans will be looking to avenge the losses in their final year in the Pac-12.

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Nick Bartlett talks Oregon vs. Texas Tech with Mike Roach
> A conversation with the 247Sports national analyst on the big early season contest in Lubbock

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Former Oregon and current Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough hopes to lead the Red Raiders to an upset of the Ducks.

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Jack Follman’s 2023 Pac-12 Season Predictions: Weeks 1-4
> It’s one of the most-anticipated campaigns we have ever seen and the race is super tight

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It’s one of the most-anticipated campaigns we have ever had and the race for the title is super tight between the Pac-12’s marquee programs.

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2023 Pac-12 Preview: Beavs Could Have League’s Last Laugh
> Oregon State is a legitimate contender to win the final title in the current configuration

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Combined with one of the Pac-12’s elite offensive lines and running back rooms, Oregon State is a legitimate contender to win the Conference.

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2023 Preseason SuperWest Composite Top 25 CFB Rankings
> An aggregate of 22 of the top media rankings including CBS Sports, ESPN, and USA TODAY

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Our 2023 SuperWest Preseason Composite Football Rankings aggregate 20 of the top media rankings including CBS Sports, ESPN, and USA Today.

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McLaughlin: Can Wildcats Make Noise Before Exiting Pac-12?
> Spencer makes his win-loss record prediction for the Big 12-bound Wildcats for 2023

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The much-improved Arizona Wildcats are a fascinating team for other football teams to have to deal with this fall.

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Stephen Vilardo’s 2023 Preseason College Football Top 25
> The imploding Pac-12 lands an impressive six teams in our 2023 preseason rankings

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The imploding Pac-12 Conference lands an impressive six teams in our 2023 preseason college football Top 25.

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McLaughlin: Which Pac-12 Teams Can Make the CFB Playoff?
> Spencer also makes a prediction for Cal Football's record in 2023 under Justin Wilcox

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Oregon and Utah are among the four teams Spencer McLaughlin thinks have a legitimate chance to make the 2023 College Football Playoff.

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McLaughlin: Can Trojans Break Through to CFP in 2023?
> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On USC' host Marc Kulkin to talk about USC's prospects this season

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With Caleb Williams back coming off a Heisman Trophy-winning season, the Trojans are in a great position to win 10 or more games this season.

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2023 Pac-12 Preview: Better ‘D’ Difference for Ducks
> The Oregon offense once again figures to rank among the best in College Football

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The key to Oregon Ducks football taking a step forward in Dan Lanning’s second season in Eugene is improvement on defense.

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McLaughlin: Utes Can Win 10 Again if Cam Rising Healthy
> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Utes' host JT Wistrcill to talk about Utah's prospects

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The Utah football is seeking the Conference’s first three-peat since Oregon won three consecutive titles in 2009, 2010, and 2011.

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Nick Bartlett talks with Husker Writer Brian Christopherson
> A conversation about the Nebraska football program and its game with Colorado

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The Cornhuskers look to turn the beleaguered Nebraska program around in new coach Matt Rhule’s debut season.

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Nick Bartlett talks with ‘Voice of the Bulldogs’ Paul Loeffler
> A conversation about the Fresno State football program and the game with Arizona State

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Nick talks with Paul Loeffler, play-by-play announcer for Fresno State, about the state of the Fresno State Football program.

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McLaughlin: Latest in Pac-12 Saga Prompts More Questions
> Spencer reacts to yet another news day gone by without a completed and signed media deal

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Yet another news day has come and gone without a completed and signed Pac-12 Conference media rights deal.

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2023 Mountain West Football Predicted Order of Finish
> Projected win-loss records for each team with a schedule analysis & predictions for every game

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A schedule analysis, predictions for every Mountain West football game, a link to each team’s full preview, and a championship game pick.

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2023 Mountain West Football Standings

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Complete 2023 Mountain West football standings with results, Conference & Overall records, Points For and Against, Streaks & Upcoming games.

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2023 Pac-12 Preview: Cardinal in Full Rebuild Mode
> Stanford Football has been on a multiyear downtrend and it won’t be a quick turnaround

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Stanford Football has been on a multi-year downtrend under David Shaw and it won’t be a quick turnaround in 2023.

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McLaughlin: Might Survival of Pac-12 Hinge on Tuesday?
> Spencer looks at the ever-evolving landscape of the Pac-12 attempting to maintain itself

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The Pac-12 Conference is reportedly going to present a media deal with a per-team valuation Tuesday morning.

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2023 Mtn West Preview: Boise State Building on Tradition
> The Broncos have won 86 games since 2014 and haven't had a losing season since 1997

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he Broncos have won 86 games since 2014, tied with Appalachian State for the most in the nation during the

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McLaughlin: Is No News Good News for the Pac-12?
> Spencer discusses a quiet Friday on the realignment front after a wild and crazy 48 hours

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The Pac-12 has been unable to come up with actions to keep its members together and steady the Conference on solid ground.

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Nick Bartlett talks with Oklahoma St Writer Scott Wright
> A conversation about the Cowboys football program and their game with Arizona State

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Nick Bartlett of SuperWest Sports talks with Oklahoma State beat writer Scott Wright The Oklahoman about the Cowboys football program.

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McLaughlin: Is the Pac-12 Moving Fast Enough to Survive?
> Spencer examines what might play out in the near future as the league struggles to stay afloat

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Colorado got impatient and left the Pac-12 with just 9 remaining schools amidst rumors that more of them are interested in going elsewhere.

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2023 Mtn West Preview: Falcons Keep Winning on Ground
> The Falcons have led the nation in rushing three years straight, averaging 300+ yards per game

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Air Force, the nation’s top rushing team the past three years, looks to win 10 games or more for the fourth tine in the last five seasons.

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2023 SuperWest Sports Preseason All-America Teams
> First, Second, and Third Teams with Annual Player & Coach Awards chosen by Stephen Vilardo

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SuperWest Sports All-America teams with summaries for First-Team or offense, defense & special teams, and Player & Coach Awards.

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McLaughlin: The One ‘Hard’ Deadline for Pac-12 Media Deal
> Spencer also looks at the biggest question for Colorado in Year One under Deion Sanders

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Spencer McLaughlin discusses the one hard deadline by which a Pac-12 media rights deal, in whatever form, must be completed.

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2023 Pac-12 Preview: Retooled Offense Key to Cal Reset
> The Bears enter the year with a new offensive coordinator and QB as they seek to right the ship

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With the offense expected to revolve around Ott’s production, the Bears are primed for a better year than some expect.