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Dane Miller’s 2023 Week 2 Pac-12 Football Previews
> Several teams have impactful matchups that could continue to move the needle forward

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The Pac-12 Conference enters Week Two of the College Football season with half of its teams ranked in the AP Top 25.

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Nick Bartlett’s Week 2 SuperWest Fearless CFB Predictions
> Game predictions with just enough commentary to keep Nick from eating too many pickles

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Nick Bartlett makes his 2023 Week 2 SuperWest football picks with his trademark humor and unique perspectives on each game.

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Vilardo: 2023 WK 2 MW Football Power Rankings & Previews
> How the 12 Mountain West teams stack up after their nonconference games in Week 1

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Mountain West Conference team went 5-7 in Week 1 of the season, but in games against Power Five opponents, they went 2-7.

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Vilardo: 2023 Week 2 SuperWest Football Power Rankings
> How the Pac-12 and Mountain West teams (along with BYU) stack up after their Week 0/1 games

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Now that all 25 SuperWest teams have played at least one game, we have a better sense of how they stack up for these Week 2 Power Rankings.

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Nick Bartlett talks WSU-Wisconsin with Colten Bartholomew
> A conversation with the Badgers beat writer about the Pac-12-Big Ten contest in Pullman

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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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Vilardo: Week 1 NFL West Power Rankings and Previews
> The one thing certain in the NFL every season is that we can expect some uncertainty

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The Super Bowl LVII champion Kansas City Chiefs sit atop our NFL West Power Rankings to start the 2023 season.

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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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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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NFL West Preview: Chiefs Dynasty Not Likely to End Soon
> KC has played in five AFC Championship games in the five years Patrick Mahomes has started

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Patrick Mahomes has been a starter in the NFL for five seasons and the Chiefs have played in the AFC Championship game in all five seasons.

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Aidin Ebrahimi’s ’23 NBA West Offseason Update: Aug 16-31
> The biggest NBA stories of the last two weeks, focused mainly on the World Cup, plus other news

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Several NBA stars are playing in the FIBA World Cup and their performances could give us an indication of how they will perform in 2023-24.

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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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2023 NFL West Preview: Deep 49ers Loaded with Weapons
> San Francisco is a preseason Super Bowl favorite despite the departure of two quarterbacks

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49ers QB Brock Purdy is expected to be ready to go Week 1, but should there be any issues, Sam Darnold has been brought in as the backup.

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NFL West Preview: Can the Chargers Take the Next Step?
> Los Angeles needs to get past Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to compete for a title

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The Los Angeles Chargers need to get past Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to compete for a title. When will they take the next step?

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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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NFL West Preview: Seahawks Ready to Embrace the Future
> Seattle is set up for the long term with the last two drafts and appears ready for the here and now

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Quarterback Geno Smith will look to improve on last season and lead the Seattle Seahawks to the top of the NFC West.

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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 NFL West Preview: Raiders Look to Reverse Downslide
> If the offensive firepower does not develop as expected, it will be a long season for Las Vegas

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The Las Vegas Raiders will win some games this season with their offensive firepower if it develops as it should.

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2023 NFL West Preview: Rams Struggling through ‘Remodel’
> Given the setbacks of 2022, Los Angeles will likely be on the outside looking in come playoff time

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The roster talent and depth will limit the Rams this season, but the good news is L.A. has $72.2 million in cap space and could free up more.

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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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2023 NFL West Preview: Payton Renewing Hope in Denver
> The new head coach brings a proven track record of success in New Orleans to the Broncos

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Sean Payton brings a proven track record to Denver and enough past NFL success in New Orleans to once again energize fans and expectations.

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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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Aidin Ebrahimi’s NBA West Offseason Update for Aug 1-15
> A look at the beef between James Harden and Daryl Morey and the history behind it

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A look at the biggest NBA story of the first two weeks of August, the beef between James Harden and Daryl Morey with their history.

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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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Miller: Some Fast Big 12 Facts from Josh Neighbors
> Simple inquiries about championship locations to insights on rivalries and bragging rights

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Getting to know the Big 12 with Josh Neighbors from simple inquiries about championship locations to insights on rivalries & bragging rights.

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2023 NFL West Preview: Cardinals Rebuilding under Gannon
> Arizona shifts from an offensive-minded head coach to one from the defensive side of the ball

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The Arizona Cardinals have a new head coach in Jonathan Gannon and will look to improve on their 4-13 record from 2022.

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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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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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Round-Trip Miles for UA, ASU, CU, Utah to Big 12 Cities
> Flying distances from Tucson, Phoenix, Denver, and Salt Lake City to other Big 12 airports

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Round-trip distances from Tucson, Phoenix, Denver, and Salt Lake City to airports closest to each Big 12 school.

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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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Round-Trip Air Miles for UO, UCLA, USC, UW to B1G Cities
> Flying distances from Eugene, Los Angeles, and Seattle to the airports closest to Big Ten schools

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Round-trip distances between Eugene, Los Angeles, and Seattle and the airports closest to each school the former Pac-12 programs will play.

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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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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.