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College Football

jonathan smith and beavers vs florida
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Assessing OSU Recruiting After 10-Win Season

> Spencer is joined by Carter Bahns of BeaverBlitz.com to talk about the 2023 Class

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How the Beavers’ performed on the recruiting front compared to expectations after a wildly successful 2022 campaign.

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College Football NFL Draft Pac-12 Football 

Jack Follman’s Updated Two-Round 2023 NFL Mock Draft

> A picture of where Pac-12 players might go in the first couple of rounds is starting to take shape

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The draft isn’t stacked with Pac-12 players and that’s a big reason why the Conference hasn’t succeeded on a national level.

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sdsu football at utah 2022
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Why SDSU is the Best Option to Join the Pac-12

> Spencer also looks at a possible massive conference merger as an 'out-of-the-box' option

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With the pending departure of USC and UCLA, San Diego State’s ability to capture some of the SoCal television market makes them appealing.

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George Kliakoff at SMU
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Pac-12 Media Rights Deal Concerns?

> Spencer reacts to the lack of news on the Conference's future without the L.A. schools

featured, recent 1 min read

The Action Network’s Brett McMurphy reported that Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff went to Dallas, TX earlier this week to meet with SMU.

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Rashada
College Football Pac-12 Football 

Jack Follman’s Top 2023 Pac-12 Football Impact Freshman

> With both signing days behind us, we know who the top incoming freshman will be in 2023

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Oregon cleaned up again, USC grabbed a ton of blue-chip talent, Utah snuck into the Top 25., and Colorado became an instant recruiting power.

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Is Pac-12 Expansion Imminent after SMU Visit?

> Spencer reacts to the potentially ground-breaking news surrounding the Mustangs

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The Action Network’s Brett McMurphy reported that Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff went to Dallas, TX earlier this week to meet with SMU.

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utah football running onto field
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Pac-12 Recruiting vs. Other Conferences?

> Spencer is joined by Locked On recruiting insider John Garcia Jr. to discuss the League's status

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The Pac-12 Conference is now in a place where it’s able to keep pace in recruiting with some of the other top conferences in the country.

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Should Pac-12 Expand with Two Teams or Four?

> Spencer discusses the merits of each possibility and looks at the top expansion candidates

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Nevada has a compelling argument for joining the Pac-12 Conference as an expansion candidate a media rights decision looming.

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Deion Sanders Helping the Pac-12 Compete

> Spencer also makes the case for Nevada joining the Conference as an expansion candidate

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Nevada has a compelling argument for joining the Pac-12 Conference as an expansion candidate a media rights decision looming.

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College Football Pac-12 Football 

Jack Follman’s Top 12 Incoming Pac-12 Football Transfers

> Conference schools are recruiting hard in the portal to stack their teams each offseason

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he transfer portal is getting more and more important in college football. We all know that and Pac-12 schools are

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Washington vs Texas
College Football Pac-12 Football 

Jack Follman’s Way-Too-Early 2023 Pac-12 Bowl Projections

> It’s going to be an interesting race for bowls this year with so much strength at the top

featured, recent 3 min read

t’s barely February but that doesn’t mean we aren’t already looking ahead to the next bowl season. It’s going to

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oregon at usc football
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Is the Pac-12 Meeting Recruiting Expectations?

> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Utes' host JT Wistrcill to discuss how each program fared

featured, recent 2 min read

USC brought in the most talent in the 2023 recruiting cycle, factoring in the transfer portal, just edging out Oregon for the top spot.

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Oregon vs Washington
College Football Pac-12 Football 

Jack Follman’s Best 2023 Pac-12 Conference Football Games

> Big conference games start right out the gate and go all the way through rivalry week

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2023 is going to be a tight and tense and competitive conference slate, perfect for the last true year of the Conference.

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cu vs asu football 2022
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: ASU, CU among Pac-12 Winners on Signing Day

> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Sun Devils' host Richie Bradshaw to talk about the results

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The most notable storylines around the Pac-12 after the second National Signing Day and which teams had the best (and worst) day.

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Why 5-star Nyckoles Harbor a Priority for Ducks

> Spencer looks at the biggest headlines heading into the February 1st National Signing Day

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Most of Oregon’s 2023 recruits have already committed and some are already on campus, but a couple of notable names are still out there.

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College Football Pac-12 Football 

Jack Follman’s Best 2023 Pac-12 Nonconference Games

> It’s a mix of winnable games against teams from other power conferences and mid-majors

featured, recent 7 min read

it’s not the most exciting nonconference slate, but one that should be super competitive with a lot of Pac-12 teams coming out unscathed.

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: The Case for the Pac-12 Staying at 10 Teams

> Spencer explores the possibility of the Conference forging ahead without the Los Angeles schools

featured, recent 1 min read

The options for the Pac-12 to expand in order to remain are numerous, ranging from SDSU to SMU or simply remaining at 10 teams.

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College Football Pac-12 Football 

Jack Follman’s Way-Too-Early 2023 College Football Top 25

> 2022 was a strong year for the Pac-12 and 2023 shapes up to be the same, if not even stronger

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We’re nine full months out from the Pac-12 football season but that doesn’t mean we aren’t all looking ahead to the first Top 25 ranking.

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College Football Pac-12 Football 

Jack Follman’s Way-Too-Early All-Pac-12 Teams for 2023

> We’re going to see some of the strongest and deepest All-Conferences teams in quite some time

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It’s a good place and time to take a look ahead at how the All-Pac-12 teams might look going into the season in the Fall.

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oregon state vs florida bowl 2022
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Analyzing OSU’s Favorable 2023 Football Slate

> Spencer is joined by Carter Bahns, senior writer/editor at BeaverBlitz.com to talk about it

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Oregon State proved itself a worthy adversary for Pac-12 teams in 2022, putting up its first 10-win season since 2006.

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Deion Sanders Set to Make Signing Day Splash?

> Spencer is joined by Locked On recruiting insider John Garcia to talk about CU's path to a 5-star

featured, recent 2 min read

Deion Sanders has made it clear that as long as he’s at Colorado, he is going to be a force to be reckoned with on the recruiting trail.

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utah vs asu 2022
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Analyzing Utah’s Tough 2023 Football Schedule

> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Utes' host JT Wistrcill to talk about next season's slate of games

featured, recent 1 min read

In 2023, Utah will attempt to become the first Pac-12 team to “three-peat” as conference champions since the league formed in 2011.

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air force vs colorado football 2022
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: The Case for Air Force Joining the Pac-12

> Spencer examines how the Falcons stack up as a potential Conference expansion school

featured, recent 1 min read

Their ability to engage in the NIL and transfer portal space may limit their ceiling compared to the talent potential of other schools.

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boise state vs oregon state 2022
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: The Case for Boise State Joining the Pac-12

> Spencer examines how the Broncos stack up as a potential Conference expansion school

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Boise State has been one of the largest Group of 5 brands out West since their Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma on New Year’s Day 2007.

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: What Co-DC Chris Hampton Brings to Ducks

> Spencer is joined by Tulane radio play-by-play broadcaster Corey Gloor for some insight

recent 2 min read

Chris Hampton had success helping the Green Wave reach 12 wins and a Cotton Bowl victory this year, but how else did he land on UO’s radar?

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fresno state vs wsu 2022
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Fresno State’s Case for Joining the Pac-12

> Spencer examines the Bulldogs as one of the most enticing expansion options for the Conference

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Fresno State is one of the strongest potential expansion candidates for the Pac-12, with a former FOX executive comparing them to Utah.

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Is Oregon Adding Enough Defensive Talent?

> Spencer looks at Dan Lanning's progress in building an 'SEC-style of defense' in Eugene

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Dan Lanning is reshaping Oregon’s football roster via both the portal and high school recruiting ranks in a big way.

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Coach Prime Not Reason for Axed Week 0 Game

> Spencer also continues to examine in-depth potential expansion candidates for the Conference

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Spencer McLaughlin continues to examine in-depth potential expansion candidates for the Pac-12 Conference.

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College Football National CFB 

Stephen Vilardo’s Way-Too-Early 2023 CFB Top 25

> With the Bulldogs putting a ribbon on the season with another title, we look ahead to next fall

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With the Bulldogs winning their second of back-to-back championships, we will look ahead to next fall with our Way-Too-Early Top 25.

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: ‘Outside the Box’ Pac-12 Expansion Options

> Spencer examines some potential under-the-radar schools the Conference could add

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The Pac-12 could have a myriad of expansion opportunities should they desire to remain at 12 teams beyond 2023.

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deion sanders colorado team room
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: CU Recruiting Heading into Feb Signing Day

> Spencer is joined by recruiting insider John Garcia to help break down the Buffs' roster needs

featured, recent 1 min read

Deion Sanders has been recruiting well at the prep ranks at Colorado but has had even more success via the transfer portal.

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osu vs uw 2022
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: UW, OSU Deserve Top Pac-12 Grades in 2022

> Spencer looks at some of the biggest football news storylines from around the Conference

featured, recent 2 min read

How should each fanbase in the Pac-12 be feeling heading into the offseason, national signing day (Round 2), and Spring Football?

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: What Cam Rising Brings Back to Utah & Pac-12

> Spencer and 'Locked On Utes' host JT Wistrcill talk about how the Conference QBs stack up

featured, recent 2 min read

Cam Rising will return to Utah and Kyle Whittingham and attempt to win a third consecutive Pac-12 Championship with the Utes.

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: The Argument for Adding UNLV to the Pac-12

> Spencer puts on his 'lawyer hat' to make the case for inviting the Rebels to join the Conference

featured, recent 2 min read

UNLV has been one of the worst football programs in the country, but there may be reasons to believe the Rebels could be a fit for the Pac-12.

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christian gonzalez oregon vs colorado 2022
College Football West Coast Football 

Updated Underclassmen NFL Draft Declaration Tracker

> Players who have decided to forgo their remaining college eligibility and turn pro

featured, recent 1 min read

Underclassmen must be out of high school for at least three years before they can request the NFL’s approval for special draft eligibility.

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Potential Amazon-Pac-12 Partnership Problems

> Spencer examines a couple of different angles pertaining to the future of the conference

recent 1 min read

A partnership between Amazon and the Pac-12 could be in the cards, but is it in the best interest of the Conference?

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Does USC Need a New Defensive Coordinator?

> Spencer looks at some of the fallout from USC's surprising 46-45 loss to Tulane out of the AAC

recent 2 min read

Aafter dropping their last two games, allowing over 40 points in both, should the Trojans be considering a new defensive coordinator?

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cam rising leaves field in 2023 rose bowl
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Has Cam Rising Played His Last Game for Utah?

> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Utes' host JT Wistrcill to talk about what comes next

recent 1 min read

Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei put Oregon State in the news when he announced his transfer to Corvallis from Clemson.

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lanning with trophy after 2022 holiday bowl
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Tracking Dan Lanning’s Vision for Oregon

> Spencer looks at the progress of Oregon's recruiting efforts with another signing day coming

recent 1 min read

How close are the Ducks to building a roster full of Dan Lanning’s players that could fully implement his vision for the team?

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DJ Uiagalelei to osu
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin Mailbag: DJ Uiagalelei, UW’s ASU Loss & More

> Spencer dives into listener responses to answer the most pressing questions in the Conference

recent 2 min read

Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei put Oregon State in the news when he announced his transfer to Corvallis from Clemson.

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Cam Rising
College Football Pac-12 Football 

Dane Miller’s Cotton Bowl and Rose Bowl Previews

> USC and Utah can raise the stock of their programs and the Pac-12 with wins today

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The Sun Bowl, Cotton Bowl, and Rose Bowl—some of the oldest in College Football—provide opportunities for the league to boost its reputation.

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: How the Utes Can Win Their First Rose Bowl

> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Utes' host JT Wistrcill to discuss the 'Grandaddy of them All'

recent 2 min read

The Utes are going to have to manage without two of its best players in CB Clark Phillips and TE Dalton Kincaid for the 2023 Rose Bowl game.

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Tosh Lupoi
SuperWest Recruiting West Coast Football 

Updated Top 25 Class of 2023 SuperWest Football Recruiters

> Based on ratings points assigned to their respective commits by 247Sports

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A listing of the Top 25 Pac-12 recruiters based on ratings points assigned to their respective commits by 247Sports.

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CAleb Williams
College Football Pac-12 Football West Coast Football 

Nick Bartlett’s Dec 30-Jan 2 SuperWest Bowl Predictions

> UCLA plays Pitt in the Sun, USC faces Tulane in the Cotton & Utah takes on PSU in the Rose

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UCLA plays Pitt in the Sun Bowl, USC faces Tulane in the Cotton Bowl, and Utah takes on Penn State in Rose Bowl.

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Why Bruins Need to Beat Pitt in Sun Bowl

> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On UCLA' host Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer to talk about it

recent 2 min read

What’s at stake for UCLA, and why it’s in the conference’s best interests to have the Bruins emerge victorious.

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Penix
College Football Pac-12 Football 

Washington vs Texas: Dane Miller’s Alamo Bowl Preview

> The Huskies can crown their season with an 11th win against Texas in the Alamo bowls

featured, recent 3 min read

The Huskies have a chance to cap off their phenomenal 10-2 turnaround campaign with a win over a former coach.

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Michael Penix
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: Keys for Huskies to Beat Texas in Alamo Bowl

> Spencer and 'Locked On Texas Longhorns' host Jonathan Davis to break down the Alamo Bowl

recent 1 min read

Washington has a major opportunity to potentially finish inside the Top 10 if they can beat the Texas Longhorns in the Alamo Bowl.

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QB DJ Uiagalelei clemson
College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis 

McLaughlin: What QB DJ Uiagalelei means for Oregon State

> Spencer is joined by senior writer/editor at BeaverBlitz.com, Carter Bahns to talk about it

recent 1 min read

NIL may be playing a factor in helping outstanding QBs such as Washington’s Michael Penix and Oregon’s Bo Nix return for another year.

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