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Vilardo: 2023 WK 9 MW Football Power Rankings & Previews
> Wyoming has a chance to cement its claim as the League's clear No. 2 team with a win over BSU

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Stephen Vilardo’s Week 9 Mountain West Power Rankings along with his previews of upcoming contests and game picks.

College Football Pac-12 Conference Business Video Analysis

McLaughlin: OSU, WSU Inching Closer to Off-Field Clarity
> Spencer also looks at the range of outcomes for each of the six Pac-12 games this week

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A resolution may be coming within the next few weeks in Oregon State and Washington State’s lawsuit to gain control of the Pac-12 assets.

NFL NFL West Divisions

Vilardo: ’23 Week 8 NFL West Power Rankings and Previews
> Once again, the eight teams combined for a 3-5 mark in their respective AFC and NFC divisions

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Week 8 Power Rankings for the eight teams with a quick look at the upcoming week’s matchups and my game picks.

Olympic Sports

2023 Pac-12 Women’s Cross Country Championship Preview
> As usual, the Conference boasts some of the best in the country with six ranked in the Top 25

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The 2023 Pac-12 Women’s Cross Country Championships, scheduled for Friday, October 27, figure to be bitter-sweet.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Oregon State Can’t Overlook Fast-Rising Arizona
> Spencer is joined by Carter Bahns of BeaverBlitz.com and 247Sports' national writing desk

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The 6-1 Oregon State Beavers can’t afford to overlook the fast-rising Arizona Wildcats in their quest for a Pac-12 title.

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McLaughlin: Can Bryson Barnes Lead Utes to a Third Title?
> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Utes' host JT Wistrcill to talk about the possibility

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Can Utah quarterback Bryson Barnes lead the Utes to a Pac-12 Championship over the likes of Oregon or Washington?

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Dane Miller’s 2023 Week 9 Pac-12 Football Power Rankings
> In a conference with such great depth from top to bottom, no program can be overlooked

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The Pac-12 enters Week 9 with half of its team ranked in the Top 25. In a league with such depth, no program can be overlooked.

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Stephen Vilardo’s 2023 Week 9 College Football Top 25
> Some top teams struggled last week but still picked up wins, though UNC did not survive

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e saw some top teams struggle last week but still pick up wins—though North Carolina did not survive their scare.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Utes Prove They’re Not to be Underrated—Again
> Spencer breaks down Week 8 games and the moods of the respective fanbases in the Conference

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Utah once again bested USC, improving to 3-0 against the Trojans since Lincoln Riley and Caleb Williams arrived in Los Angeles.

College Football Video Analysis West Coast Football

SuperWest on Sundays with Nick, Dane & Stephen for Oct 22
> The three return to talk about the most interesting games in a lively, off-the-cuff discussion

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Nick, Dane, and Stephen talk about the most interesting Week 7 games in a lively, off-the-cuff discussion and hand out their weekly awards.

College Football Pac-12 Football

Dane Miller’s 2023 Week 8 Pac-12 Football Previews
> None of this weekend's games are on Pac-12 Net & two are on national TV, signaling their value

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No. 14 Utah travels to No. 18 USC, No. 9 Oregon hosts Washington State, No. 5 Washington plays ASU, and No. 25 UCLA faces Stanford.

College Football West Coast Football

Nick Bartlett’s Week 8 SuperWest Fearless CFB Predictions
> Game predictions with enough commentary to keep Nick from drinking too much coffee

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ise is the bettor who consults Nick’s No-Nonsense Betting Tips before logging on to his sportsbook. Last week was only

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Will the Utes Spoil USC’s Season Once Again?
> Spencer is joined JT Wistrcill of 'Locked On Utes' to break down the game of the week

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Utah kept USC from the College Football Playoff last year, beating the Trojans in their regular season and Pac-12 Championship games.

College Football West Coast Football

Vilardo: 2023 Week 8 SuperWest Football Power Rankings
> After last week's games involving the Pac-12, Mountain West & BYU, we see how they stack up

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Stephen Vilardo’s Week 8 Power Rankings for the 25 SuperWest teams from the Pac-12, Mountain West, and BYU.

College Football Mountain West Football

Vilardo: 2023 WK 8 MW Football Power Rankings & Previews
> This week sees nine teams in action with three on byes and the Falcons playing out of conference

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Stephen Vilardo’s Week 8 Mountain West Power Rankings along with his previews of upcoming contests and game picks.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Dickert Rumors Not Cause of WSU’s poor play
> Spencer discusses that and looks at the range of outcomes for all four of the matchups this week

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Some have theorized that Jake Dickert potentially looking at other head coach jobs is playing a factor in WSU football’s dropoff.

NFL NFL West Divisions

Vilardo: ’23 Week 7 NFL West Power Rankings and Previews
> The eight teams combined for a 3-5 mark in their respective AFC and NFC divisions

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Last week, the eight NFL West teams combined for a 3-5 mark in their respective AFC and NFC division games.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Pac-12 Playoff Hopes Don’t Depend on Dawgs
> Spencer gets us ready for Week 8 action by looking at the curious case of USC

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The Washington Huskies are 6-0, but thanks to Utah’s QB situation, it’s still possible for other teams to make the CFP this year.

College Football West Coast Football

Stephen Vilardo’s 2023 Week 8 College Football Top 25
> North Carolina, Washington, and Notre Dame were the biggest winners over the weekend

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There were some marquee matchups last week with North Carolina, Washington, and Notre Dame cementing their spots in the poll.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Don’t Overlook OSU & Utah in Pac-12 Title Hunt
> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Huskies' co-host Roman Tomashoff to talk Power Rankings

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Washington remains the favorite, but Oregon State and Utah football should not be overlooked in the Pac-12 Conference Title Race.

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Dane Miller’s 2023 Week 8 Pac-12 Football Power Rankings
> Last weekend’s results showed why the Pac-12 is the best conference in America this season

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Noah Fifita has the fast-rising Wildcats in a position to compete in every game after an emphatic road win over then-No. 19 Washington State.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Washington Now Favorite to Win Pac-12 Title
> Spencer McLaughlin reacts and assesses what the mood of each fanbase should be after Week 7

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Spencer McLaughlin reacts and assesses what the mood of each Pac-12 football fanbase should be after Week 7.

College Football Video Analysis West Coast Football

SuperWest on Sundays with Nick, Dane & Stephen for Oct 15
> The trio returns to talk about the most interesting games in a lively, off-the-cuff discussion

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Nick, Dane, and Stephen talk about the most interesting Week 7 games in a lively, off-the-cuff discussion and hand out their weekly awards.

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Aidin Ebrahimi’s NBA West Offseason Update for Oct 1-15
> Preseason has started and coaches are already experimenting with different combinations

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The NBA preseason has started and coaches from all around the league are already experimenting with different combinations and lineups.

College Football West Coast Football

Nick Bartlett’s Week 7 SuperWest Fearless CFB Predictions
> Game predictions with enough commentary to keep Nick from eating too many Hot Tamales

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Dante Moore and the Bruins go on the road to Corvallis to face the Beavers after an impressive win over Washington State.

College Football West Coast Football

Vilardo: 2023 Week 7 SuperWest Football Power Rankings
> After last week's games involving the Pac-12, Mountain West & BYU, we see how they stack up

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Stephen Vilardo’s Week 7 Power Rankings for the 25 SuperWest teams from the Pac-12, Mountain West, and BYU.

Auto Racing Formula 1

Round 18 Formula 1 Driver, Rookie, and Constructor Awards
> Our auto racing writer Greg Kokot selects the top performers for each Grand Prix race

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Max Verstappen posted a grand slam, winning the race and sweeping all the Japanese Grand Prix accolades for the weekend.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: UO-UW Loser Can Still Have a Great Season
> Spencer McLaughlin dives into predictions for every matchup on the Pac-12 slate for Week 7

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Spencer McLaughlin dives into predictions for every matchup in the Pac-12 slate for Week 7, including the big UW-Oregon contest.

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Dane Miller’s 2023 Week 7 Pac-12 Football Previews
> This week's results will shape the Conference race and alter the league's perception nationally

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No. 8 Oregon and No. 7 Washington clash in Seattle, No. 10 USC visits No. 21 Notre Dame, and No. 15 Oregon State hosts No. 18 UCLA.

College Football Mountain West Football

Vilardo: 2023 WK 7 MW Football Power Rankings & Previews
> After a three-game schedule last week, there's a full slate of contests with all 12 teams in action

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Stephen Vilardo’s Week 7 Mountain West Power Rankings, plus previews of upcoming contests, and game picks.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Should GameDay, McAfee Hear from WSU fans?
> Spencer McLaughlin talks about it and looks at big questions for this weekend's football games

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The Beavers are favored against No. 18 UCLA and will need both sides of the ball to have good games on Saturday in order to win.

NFL NFL West Divisions

Vilardo: Week 6 NFL West Power Rankings and Previews
> The teams in the NFC and AFC West divisions went a combined 3-3 with two of them on byes

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The teams in the NFC and AFC West divisions went a combined 3-3 with two of them on byes. All eight teams are in action this week.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Pac-12 Title Hopes on Line for Beavs vs. UCLA
> Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Carter Bahns of BeaverBlitz.com & the 247Sports national desk

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The Beavers are favored against No. 18 UCLA and will need both sides of the ball to have good games on Saturday in order to win.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s ’23-24 Pac-12 Hoops Preseason Media Ballot
> How our senior writer voted to rank the men's teams with summaries for each of his picks

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Dane Miller shares his Pac-12 Conference Men’s Basketball Media Poll ballot with commentary on each of his team selections.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s ’23-24 Preseason All-Pac-12 Player Selections
> The rankings our senior writer submitted for his All-Conference First and Second Team picks

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Dane Miller’s rankings submitted to the Pac-12 for his 2023-24 All-Conference First and Second Team media picks.

College Football Pac-12 Football

Dane Miller’s 2023 Week 7 Pac-12 Football Power Rankings
> The Pac-12's middle is more jumbled than ever, and Week 6 only added to the quagmire

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WSU was beaten lost UCLA, which lost to Utah, which lost to OSU, and completing the circle, the Beavers lost to the Cougars a few weeks prior.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Stage Set for Biggest Ducks-Dawgs Game Ever
> Spencer McLaughlin is also joined by recruiting insider Brian Smith to talk UO recruiting

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Saturday’s Top 10 Northwest matchup is shaping up as the biggest game in the history of the Oregon-Washington series.

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Stephen Vilardo’s 2023 Week 7 College Football Top 25
> There were some big Top 25 matchups that did not disappoint, and we have a few more on deck

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Stephen Villardo’s Week 7 College Football Top 25 reflects the upsets and near-upsets of an exciting Week 6.

College Football Pac-12 Football

Mark Schmor’s Top 10 Wide Receivers of the Pac-10/12 Era
> The fifth in a series of lists ranking the best players, coaches, teams, games, and plays

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Mark Schmor’s Top 10 Wide Receivers in the Pac-10/12 era with Honorable Mention players that just missed and analysis.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Time for Media to Stop Bashing Beavs & Cougs
> Spencer McLaughlin also looks at the fallout from a four-game Conference slate on Saturday

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It’s become tiresome for the Beavs and Cougs to watch people with large platforms try to justify their pending conference relegation.

College Football Video Analysis West Coast Football

SuperWest on Sundays with Nick, Dane & Stephen for Oct 8
> The trio returns to talk about the most interesting games in a lively, off-the-cuff discussion

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Dane, Nick, and Stephen dish on the Arizona-USC and UCLA-WSU matchups and other games, giving us their teams and players of the week.

SuperWest College Basketball

2023-24 Preseason Composite Men’s Hoops Rankings
> An aggregate of 14 of the top media rankings including CBS Sports, ESPN, and USA Today

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The SuperWest Sports Preseason Composite Basketball Ranking aggregates 12 media rankings.

College Football Pac-12 Football

Dane Miller’s 2023 Week 6 Pac-12 Football Previews
> Each of Saturday's four conference matchups has a degree of upset potential to it

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The day starts with the Cougars taking on the Bruins in Pasadena and ends with the Wildcats kicking off against the Trojans in Los Angeles.

College Football West Coast Football

Vilardo: 2023 Week 6 SuperWest Football Power Rankings
> How teams from the Pac-12, Mountain West, and BYU stack up after their Week 5 games

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Following another week of football for the 25 SuperWest teams from the Pac-12, Mountain West, and BYU, it’s time to see how they stack up.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: A Look at Every Pac-12 Game this Weekend
> Spencer McLaughlin gives us his keys and predictions for all four conference games on Saturday

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Washington State football looking to remain unbeaten against UCLA—and doing so as a 3.5-point underdog to Chip Kelly’s Bruins.

College Football West Coast Football

Nick Bartlett’s Week 6 SuperWest Fearless CFB Predictions
> Game predictions with enough commentary to keep Nick from eating too many Milk Duds

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The last time the Cougars and the Bruins met was in the 2019 shootout in Pullman in which UCLA prevailed 67-63.

College Football West Coast Football

Vilardo: 2023 WK 6 MW Football Power Rankings & Previews
> It's a light schedule this week in the Mountain West with just three games on tap this Saturday

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The Mountain West went 2-1 in non-conference games last week as conference play starts to heat up this weekend.

College Football Pac-12 Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Colorado, WSU betting lines pose questions
> Spencer McLaughlin sets the stage for a pivotal Week 6 of Pac-12 football on Saturday

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Spencer McLaughlin asks why the Buffs are a small favorite against an ASU team that hasn’t beaten an FBS opponent this year.