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Arizona looks to avenge their loss at Maples Pavilion when they host Stanford at McKale on Sunday | Stan Szeto/USA TODAY Sports

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Preview for Feb. 4
> Arizona can take a one-game lead over Oregon and WSU with a win today over Stanford

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Arizona looks to avenge their loss at Maples Pavilion when they host Stanford at McKale Center in a Pac-12 men’s basketball rematch on Sunday.

NBA NBA Western Conference

Aidin Ebrahimi’s NBA Western Conf. Update: Jan 28-Feb 3
> The trade deadline is this week and we could see some big and exciting moves in the coming days

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An update on the status of NBA Western Conference teams as well as a look at the previous week’s best team and MVP.

Utah hosts Colorado and both teams are in line for at-large bids to the NCAA tournament | Lindsey Wasson/AP

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Feb. 3 & 4
> The cream tends to rise in February as teams that may have struggled begin to find their groove

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All 12 Pac-12 men’s basketball teams are in action this weekend as the countdown to Selection Sunday begins.

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Top 50 in SuperWest Career Passing Efficiency Rating
> Oregon's Marcus Mariota leads the way, followed by USC's Caleb Williams, a 2023 addition

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an updated ranking of career leaders in Career Passing Efficiency Rating through 2023 with rank, years played, and program.

2025 WR Vernell Brown with Alabama assistant Ryan Grubb (right), is reportedly a candidate for the Seahawks OC job

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: CFB Coaching Carousel About to Spin Again?
> Spencer talks about potential moves that could shake things up at Alabama and Ohio State

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Kalen DeBoer could be in need of a new offensive coordinator with Ryan Grubb reportedly interested in the Seahawks’ OC position.

Brock Forsey is Boise State's all-time career touchdown leader from scrimmage.

College Football Stats & Records West Coast Football

Top 50 SuperWest Career TDs from Scrimmage Leaders
> Boise State's Brock Forsey leads the way with 68 touchdowns, eighth all-time nationally

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A list of the Top 50 SuperWest football career performances in touchdowns from scrimmage through 2023 with rank, years played, and program.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Major Changes Needed in College Football
> Spencer is also joined by 'Locked On Big 12' host Drake Toll to talk about the league's schedule

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McLaughlin: College football needs to make some major changes to the way it operates soon, or things will get much worse.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Feb 1
> As few as 3 Conference teams could end up dancing, but there's still time to bolster resumes

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As few as three teams from the Pac-12 could wind up dancing, but there is still time to bolster the resumes this weekend.

Oregon football coach Dan Lanning celebrates after defeating BYU at Autzen Stadium in 2023.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Oregon Has Filled its Transfer Portal Needs
> Spencer talks about how the Ducks are positioned to match up with opponents in the Big Ten

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McLaughlin: The Ducks do not need to make another addition to shore up their 2024 roster as they head to the Big Ten.

College Basketball MW Men's Hoops

Stephen Vilardo’s 2023-24 WK 5 MW Hoops Power Rankings
> If we've learned anything, it's that we can expect just about anything in the Mountain West

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Utah State guard Ian Martinez and the Utah State Aggies beat the Broncos in Boise for the first time since 2019.

Michigan football head coach Sherron Moore

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Sherrone Moore the Right Hire for Michigan?
> Spencer is also joined by 'Locked On Aggies' host Andrew Stefanik to talk about Texas A&M

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McLaughlin: The Mountain West could be the next conference to trigger massive realignment in College Football.

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Stats & Records West Coast Football

Updated SuperWest Top 50 in Career Yards per Play
> BYU leads with 7 athletes on the list, which is searchable and sortable by player and program

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An updated list of the Top 50 Pac-12 football career leaders in Total Yards per Play through 2023 with rank, years played, and program.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Week 12 Pac-12 Hoops Players of Week Votes
> Our senior men's basketball writer gives us his weekly men's hoops selections with explanations

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Dane Miller shares his picks and gives brief explanations of why he voted the way he did for the Freshman and Player of the Week.

Mountain West Conference football stadium

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Can Mountain West Survive in Coming Years?
> Spencer is also joined by 'Locked On Buckeyes' host Jay Stephens to talk Ohio State football

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McLaughlin: The Mountain West could be the next conference to trigger massive realignment in College Football.

NBA NBA Western Conference

Aidin Ebrahimi’s NBA Western Conference Update: Jan 21-27
> Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid had 70-point outings, while Devin Booker and Karl-Anthony 60+

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he NBA world just keeps getting crazier and crazier. Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid had 70+ point outings, while other

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Jan 27
> The matchup between No. 9 Arizona and Oregon is the headliner of today's five games

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N’Faly Dante and the Ducks look to extend their home win streak vs Arizona to seven games and stay on top of Pac-12 standings.

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Stephen Vilardo’s NFL Conference Championship Previews
> With a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, which two teams will advance for one more game?

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The top three scoring defenses in the NFL are still playing football while three of the top five scoring offenses are also playing.

Cal's Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 30 points against Washington State - photo by Pac-12

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Preview for Jan 26
> Stanford renews its rivalry with a much-improved California team in Berkeley tonight

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California’s Jaylon Tyson hopes to produce another highlight reel against Stanford after scoring a career-high 30 points vs Washington State.

ACC First-Down Markers on the sidelines of a football game.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: More ACC Teams in 12-Team CFP than Big 12?
> Spencer also talks about why Utah should be favored to win the Big 12 with Cam Rising back

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Spencer McLaughlin believes the ACC has a better chance than the Big 12 to put multiple teams into the expanded playoff this Fall.

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Pac-12 Football Stats & Records

Final Pac-12 Top 50 Career Receiving Touchdown Leaders
> 2023 additions included Oregon's Troy Franklin, UW's Rome Odunze, and USC's Brenden Rice

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An updated list of the Top 50 Pac-12 football leaders in Career Receiving Touchdowns through 2023 with rank, years played, and program.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Is Colorado’s Coach Prime Being Undervalued?
> Spencer also looks at two new head coaches and how long they figure to stay in their roles

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Dan Lanning has Oregon prepared to compete in the Big Ten, a conference known for a more physical style of play.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Jan 25
> The Arizona schools face the Oregon duo Thursday and Stanford takes on California on Friday

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This week in the Pac-12 features a handful of impactful contests amid a tight race for the Regular Season Championship.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Dan Lanning has Oregon Prepared for Big Ten
> Spencer also talks about the Ducks pursuing Washington transfer CB Jabbar Muhammad

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Dan Lanning has Oregon prepared to compete in the Big Ten, a conference known for a more physical style of play.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Jan 24
> The Mountain schools begin their first leg of the road trip to the State of Washington Wednesday

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This week in the Pac-12 features a handful of impactful contests amid a tight race for the Regular Season Championship.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Big 12 Disadvantaged in 12-Team CFP for 2024?
> Spencer also talks about Jim Harbaugh's uncertain future and its effects on Michigan's recruiting

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Spencer McLaughlin: The Big 12 enters this new football season at a distinct disadvantage compared to their other leagues.

College Basketball MW Men's Hoops

Stephen Vilardo’s 2023-24 WK 4 MW Hoops Power Rankings
> The top two teams both went 1-1 last week, but the teams nipping at their heels also fell

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Donovan Dent and the New Mexico Lobos upset No. 16 Utah St last week and take a 3-game win streak to San Jose State.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Week 11 Pac-12 Hoops Players of Week Votes
> Our senior men's basketball writer gives us his weekly men's hoops selections with explanations

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Dane Miller shares his picks and give brief explanations of why he voted the way he did for the Freshman and Player of the Week.

New Alabama football head coach Kalen Deboer

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Does DeBoer Have a Top 15 Roster at Alabama?
> Spencer talks about that and Alabama QB commit Julian Sayin transferring to Ohio State

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Does new Alabama football head coach Kalen Deboer currently have a Top 15 roster heading into the 2024 season?

NBA NBA Western Conference

Aidin Ebrahimi’s NBA Western Conference Update: Jan 7-20
> At the start of the season, who would have thought the Timberwolves would be in first place?

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Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton is averaging 17.2 pts and four assists per game in the NBA Western Conference in the month of January.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Oregon-Utah Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Preview
> It's another game that figures to impact not only the standings but also Selection Sunday

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he weekend concludes with a final Pac-12 men’s basketball game in the Mountain region, with Oregon traveling to Utah. It’s

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Basketball Previews for Jan 20 & 21
> The six games this weekend figure to impact not only the standings but also Selection Sunday

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UCLA travels to Tucson to face Arizona at McKale for the last time as Pac-12 Conference foes in the storied rivalry.

NFL NFL West Divisions

Vilardo: NFL West Divisional Playoff Previews
> The temperatures outside may be plummeting but the excitement on the field is heating up

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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has over 2,000 scrimmage yds in a season for the 2nd time and is ready to go against the Packers.

Houston transfer defensive lineman Jamaree Caldwell should immediately help the Ducks

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: What Impact Transfers are Bringing to Oregon
> Spencer is joined by Locked On recruiting insider Brian Smith to talk about the additions

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Big Houston transfer defensive lineman Jamaree Caldwell should immediately help the Ducks overcome some key losses.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Can DeBoer Overcome Alabama Roster Chaos?
> Spencer also looks around the country at CFB teams making the best wide receiver moves

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Lincoln Rilehy’s hiring of D’Anton Lynn comes two years too late for Caleb Williams to have had a shot to win a national championship.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Jan 18
> Thursday's four games are highlighted by the marquee matchup of Oregon vs. Colorado

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Colorado’s Eddie Lampkin Jr. and the Colorado Buffaloes look to continue their dominance of the Oregon Ducks in Boulder.

USC head coach Lincoln Riley and quarterback Caleb Williams.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: USC Making Right Moves—Two Years Too Late
> Spencer also goes through the five best coaching hires in college football this offseason

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Lincoln Rilehy’s hiring of D’Anton Lynn comes two years too late for Caleb Williams to have had a shot to win a national championship.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Jan 17
> UCLA heads to ASU for a showdown in Tempe while USC travels to Tucson to take on Arizona

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UCLA heads to Arizona State for a showdown in Tempe while USC travels to McKale Center to take on Arizona.

College Basketball MW Men's Hoops

Stephen Vilardo’s 2023-24 WK 3 MW Hoops Power Rankings
> USU's 16 wins are tied for the most nationally & BSU leads the NCAA with 22 straight home wins

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]he Mountain West Conference has two weeks in the books and things are looking competitive in the top half.

Washington State's Isaac Jones vs Arizona in 2024 | Geoff Crimmins/For The Spokesman-Review

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Week 10 Pac-12 Hoops Players of Week Votes
> Our senior men's basketball writer gives us his weekly men's hoops selections with explanations

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Dane Miller shares his picks and give brief explanations of why he voted the way he did for the Freshman and Player of the Week.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Alabama, UW Coaches Face Similar Challenges
> Spencer is joined by Chris Gordy of 'Locked On SEC' to talk about Kalen DeBoer and Alabama

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New Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer and new Washington head football coach Jedd Fisch face similar challenges.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Jan 14
> Utah travels to Stanford for a key test while Washington visits UCLA in a must-win contest

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Lawson Lovering and the Utes face an improved Stanford team with both looking to stay above .500 in conference play.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Jan 13
> Arizona visits Washington State, Oregon hosts Cal, and USC travels to Colorado today

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Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad and the Ducks are 4-0 in conference play and face a surging Cal team in Eugene on Saturday.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: JAN 06 Colorado at Arizona State

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Jan 11
> Three quality conference games air today, two back-to-back on ESPN2 and a third on FS1

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Guard Adam Miller and the Sun Devils are 4-0 in conference play for the first time since 2007-08 heading into today’s game in Seattle.

NFL NFL West Divisions

2023 Final NFL West Power Rankings & Wild Card Previews
> The Kansas City Chiefs, LA Rams, and San Francisco 49ers will be playing in the postseason

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Three teams from the West will be playing in the postseason: The Kansas City Chiefs, the Los Angeles Rams, and the San Francisco 49ers.

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College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Reaction to Dan Lanning Staying at Oregon
> Spencer closes the book on the short-lived Alabama saga and looks at UO's running back room

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Dan Lanning sent a clear message to Duck fans and the country in response to the Alabama opening: He is not going anywhere.

Colorado forward Tristan da Silva (23) drives on Arizona State forward Alonzo Gaffney during their game Saturday in Tempe, Ariz.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Jan 10
> The Pac-12 is in a precarious situation with only a few teams projected to make the Big Dance

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The Pac-12 finds itself in a precarious situation two weeks into conference play with only a few teams projected to make the NCAA Tournament.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: OSU, WSU Need Patience in ‘Pac-X’ Rebuild
> Spencer dives into the potentially precarious and cautionary tale of SMU in 2024

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As Oregon State and Washington State plot their next moves in rebuilding, patience is indeed a virtue for the ‘Pac-2’.

College Football

Stephen Vilardo’s Way-Too-Early 2024 CFB Top 25
> A pre-preseason look at how the nation's best teams stack up after the National Title Game

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With the 2023-24 college football National Championship decided in Michigan’s favor, it’s time to look ahead to the 2024 season.