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Martinez-Krams: Stanford Football Team Captains a Special Group
> Stanford’s leadership may be what sets the team apart in 2020
It is no surprise that 2020 is different, and Stanford’s leadership may be what sets the team apart.Â
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Scouting the Pac-12 Basketball Arenas: Gill Coliseum
> A look at the history, characteristics, and some key stats of each facility
ach Pac-12 basketball arena has unique characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages, ranging from its capacity to the way it’s structured and
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Schoeler: Trick-or-Treating for Cougar Football Candy
> Matching WSU players and Nick Rolovich with Halloween goodies
elieve it or not, October is almost over. Even though it still feels like it’s May to some of us,
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Rice: An Early Look ASU’s Opener vs. USC
> The game figures to be closer than the oddsmakers seem to believe
The Vegas line opened with the Trojans as an 11-point favorite, and ESPN FPI gives USC an 87.1% chance of winning the game.
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Perez: Can UCLA Football Shake Up the Conference and Shock the South?
> It wouldn't be the strangest event of 2020, and there are factors working in the Bruins' favor
t’s a long shot, but there’s a chance nonetheless. If 2020 has taught the world anything, it’s that crazy things
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Miller: Buffs Face Shortened Season with Litany of Questions
> From a new head coach to new schemes and new players, uncertainties abound for Colorado
Coming off their third-straight 5-7 season, the Buffs must replace three-year starting quarterback Steven Montez and star wide receiver Laviska Shenault.
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2019 Pac-12 Football Season Rewind: Highlights and Summaries from Week 8
> Highlights of the biggest games with summaries and results of the others
Week Eight saw two Top-25 Pac-12 football matchups with No. 12 Oregon visiting No. 25 UW and No. 13 Utah hosting No. 17 ASU.
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Wohl: Future of Arizona Football in Grant Gunnell’s Hands
> In three starts last season, the former 4-star demonstrated the poise coaches want in a leader
rizona football has some good young talent on both ends of the ball, but one player figures to have the
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The Great Pac-12 Helmet Ranking Debate
> Two of our senior writers have fun debating their rankings of the top football headgear
Editor’s Note: Subjective rankings are sure to draw criticism. Rarely does a sportswriter get to take it and dish it
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Cefalu: Breaking Down Utah’s 2020 Football Position Groups
> A look at some of the likely contributors at key positions this season
The key for Utah this Pac-12 football season will be consistency, staying healthy, and having guys that can step up at every position.
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Mathisen: 2021 Husky Recruiting Class Better than it Looks and Not Done Yet
> In addition to quarterback Sam Huard, UW could add two more 5-stars if things break right
ecruiting classes are the building blocks of any college football program. The Washington Husky 2021 recruiting class currently sits as
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Martinez-Krams: Stanford Wrestling with Perennial Tackling Problem
> Improving tackling technique has become even more difficult during the pandemic
Among the many nuances of 2020 Pac-12 Football is the lack of an ability to practice tackling: There”s no socially distant way to do it.
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Rice: Veteran Frank Darby Paces a Trio of Talented ASU Freshmen Wideouts
> With improvement, Darby could land in First Round of NFL Draft, as the others take up slack
he last two years the Sun Devils have had a wide receiver drafted in the First Round of the NFL
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Schoeler: Who Will Seize Emergent Opportunities in WSU Secondary?
> The departure of Skyler Thomas gives other defensive backs a chance to step up
Who will fill the huge hole in the WSU Courgar secondary, which already had holes to begin with, just weeks from the start of Pac-12 football?
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Connon: Game-by-Game Look at 2020 UCLA Season with Predictions
> Despite a tough crossover draw, the Bruins have a chance at a winning season and a bowl
he third iteration of the Bruins schedule is here, and it’s time to set some expectations. The Pac-12 schedule released
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Miller: Utes Must Find Key Replacements to Remain Competitive in 2020
> Utah's fate will depend on how well it reloads on both sides of the ball
The 2020 college football is almost upon us, and we continue our Pac-12 football previews with the Utah Utes. The
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La Rue: Evaluating the Competitive Quarterback Battle in Eugene
> Justin Herbert’s departure has left big shoes to fill at the signal caller position
With Justin Herbert gone to the NFL the Ducks are looking for a new quarterback, and there are two primary candidates.Â
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2019 Pac-12 Football Season Rewind: Highlights and Summaries from Week 7
> Highlights of the biggest games with summaries and results of the others
Week 7 of the 2019 season saw five Pac-12 football games and one nonconference contest with USC visiting No. 9 Notre Dame.Â
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Wohl: Game-by-Game Look at Arizona’s 2020 Football Schedule with Predictions
> The Wildcats may not win more than a couple of games in this shortened season
The Arizona Wildcats weren’t given any breaks when Pac-12 released the 2020 football schedule, and there won’t be many wins.
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Ackerman: Don’t Underestimate the Impact of Alijah Vera-Tucker’s Return
> The offensive lineman’s decision to opt back in eases several concerns for the Trojans
Alijah Vera-Tucker’s decision to opt back into the 2020 season might be the single most important development of USC’s offseason.Â
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Marks: Ranking the Power 5 Football Conferences for 2020
> The Pac-12 may not be the best conference this season, but neither is it the worst
With the return of Pac-12 and Big-10 football, this seems like a good time to revisit the debate over how the Power 5 conferences stack up.
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Cefalu: Game-by-Game Look at 2020 Utah Football Season with Predictions
> At third Pac-12 title game isn't likely, but the Utes should turn in another strong season
With Utah finishing third in the Pac-12 football preseason media poll, so it’s time to break down this six game Utah season.Â
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Mathisen: Who Steps Up at Wide Receiver this Season for the Huskies?Â
> Washington wideouts are short on experience, but long on talent, size, and depth
The wide receiver position has been a let-down position for the Huskies over the past few years, with drops becoming an all-too-common.
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Martinez-Krams: Stanford Will be More Competitive in 2020 than Many Believe
> The short season and a favorable schedule gives the Cardinal a chance to rebound in a big way
ast Friday, Stanford practiced for the first time since March 8. Not allowed to be in a whole-team setting in
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Rice: Despite Recent History, Sun Devils Have Raised Expectations for 2020
> With a a win over USC, ASU could end its seven-year Pac-12 Championship game drought
Arizona State has won 17 conference football titles, but only one in this millennium, before the Pac-10 expanded to the Pac-12 in 2011.Â
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Schoeler: Setting Realistic Expectations for the 2020 WSU Football Season
> The Cougars won't win the Pac-12 title, but they can reestablish themselves as consistent Conference competitors
As the 2019 Pac-12 football season proved, the 11-2 Alamo Bowl season in 2018 is not the new normal for Washington State.
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Perez: Three Wishes for the UCLA 2020 Football Season
> If granted, the Bruins could be on their way—finally—to a breakthrough season under Chip Kelly
UCLA coach Chip Kelly has struggled out of the gates at the helm, going is 0-6 against nonconference opponents and 7-17 overall.
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Scouting the Pac-12 Basketball Arenas: Cal’s Haas Pavilion
> A look at the history, characteristics, and some key stats of each facility
Upsets over ranked Pac-12 basketball opponents has secured Cal a 8-11 record against the Top 25 at Haas Pavilion.
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Jack Follman’s 2020 Pac-12 Alumni NBA All-Star Team
> The Conference 'Dream Team' has seen some shuffling with new faces added this season
ach year during the NBA Finals, I like to check in with the Pac-12’s best alums who are killing it
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La Rue: Oregon is Pac-12’s Best Chance of Making College Football Playoff
> With a break or two, the Ducks could finish this short and unusual 2020 season undefeated
It’s difficult to envision a Pac-12 team making the CFB Playoff with a loss, and Oregon seems the most likely to go undefeated
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Marks: A Game-by-Game Look at Colorado’s Season with Predictions
> Despite player losses, the Buffs should have enough weapons to surprise some teams in 2020
t’s been a long, tumultuous wait, but we have our holy grail: A Pac-12 football schedule that actually looks like
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Scouting the Pac-12 Venues: Stanford’s Maples Pavilion
> A look at the history, characteristics, and some key stats of each facility
Stanford has eight wins over ranked Pac-12 basketball opponents since 2011-12, more than Arizona (five) and UCLA (five) in the same period.
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Mathisen: Did Husky Players Make Right Choice on Opting Out or Staying?
> Two Washington football players opted out, while another likely candidate did not
pting out has never been more prevalent in college football than it is now. With the odd circumstances that surround
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Ackerman: Game-by-Game Predictions for USC in 2020
> The Trojans aren't likely to go undefeated but, would likely play in the title game with one loss
USC’s Kedon Slovis is arguably the best quarterback in the Pac-12, but Arizona State’s Jayden Daniels isn’t far behind.
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The Great Pac-12 College Towns Ranking Debate
> Two of our senior writers have fun debating their rankings of the top university venues
Editor’s Note: Subjective rankings are sure to draw criticism. Rarely does a sportswriter get to take it and dish it
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Cefalu: How Will Utah Fare Against Crossover Opponent Oregon State?Â
> Both the Utes and Beavers will be breaking in new players at quarterback and other positions
The Beavers won’t have to face the loud, raucous fans at Rice Eccles Stadium this year with no fans allowed in the stadium.
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Martinez-Krams: The Cardinal Doesn’t Need 5-Stars to Compete with the Best
> Stanford went to the Orange, Fiesta & Rose bowls with classes ranked 63rd, 51st, and 47th
As long as Stanford football recruits to its identity, it should succeed in the Pac-12 and be able to compete nationally.
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Rice: 7-Game Schedule does ASU No Favors, but Sun Devils Set to Surprise
> Arizona State will need some breaks with the Conference protecting Oregon and USC
ell, Sun Devil faithful, the wait is finally over. The seven game, conference-only schedule has been released. Once again, the
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Schoeler: The Biggest Storylines to Follow as WSU Begins Fall Practice
> WSU is getting ready to step onto the practice field for the first time in at least eight months
Here are some of the biggest storylines with WSU getting ready to step onto the practice field for the first time in at least eight months.
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Connon: Joshua Kelley an Easy Pick for Best Bruin Running Back of 2010s
> The UC Davis transfer did nearly as much in two years as other backs did in three or four
Joshua Kelley accomplished almost as much in two years at UCLA as Paul Perkins and Johnathan Franklin did in three and four years, respectively.
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La Rue: Top Recruits and Seasoned Underclassmen Set to Fill in for Departures
> The Ducks have several top recruits and other young players ready to step up
Since 2018, Oregon has had the Pac-12’s best football recruiting class each year, landing four five-star prospects and 31 four-star prospects.
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2019 Pac-12 Football Season Rewind: Highlights and Summaries from Week 5
> Highlights of the biggest games with summaries and results of the others
Week 3 of 2019 Pac-12 football saw three teams facing ranked opponents with Arizona State upsetting No. 18 Michigan State in East Lansing.
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Scouting the Pac-12 Basketball Arenas: UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion
> A look at the history, characteristics, and some key stats of each facility
Mick Cronin appears poised to eclipse the success of the Alford Era and return the Bruins to consistent national relevancy in the new decade.
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Ackerman: AP Voters Disrespected Trojans in Leaving them Out of Latest Poll
> Dropping USC from the Top 25 while ranking Oregon shows the media's inconsistency
AP voters seemed biased against USC and other Pac-12 football teams in last week’s Top 25 poll, with the exception of Oregon.
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Cefalu: Utes Relying on New and Returning Leaders to Guide them in 2020
> Having lost several key players at multiple positions, new contributors must step up
Pac-12 football: Having lost seven players to the NFL, the success of this year’s Utah team will depend on other players stepping up.
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Scouting the Pac-12 Basketball Arenas: USC’s Galen Center
> A look at the history, characteristics, and some key stats of each facility
The Trojans have taken the court as the No. 10 team in the nation in 2017, a Top 10 ranking that is rare among the schools in the Pac-12.
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Mathisen: Look for Tuli Letuligasenoa as Breakout Player for Huskies in 2020
> The sophomore has the size and athleticism to play several positions on the defensive line
Tuli Letuligasenoa could play multiple positions on the defensive line for the Huskies, including nose tackle, this Pac-12 football season.
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