Oregon, Utah to the CFP; USC to Alamo
The Pac-12 has remained intact in one significant regard for the next two seasons. Unless they qualify for the College Football Playoff, all 12 teams will participate in the bowl …
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Ohio State, Oregon should dominate 2024 race
Our quest to decode the Big Ten pecking order did not take long or require a deep dive into conference history. The access key to 2024 was conveniently available in …
SEC’s Sankey talks “16” as ACC issues loom for Fox, ESPN
Commissioner Greg Sankey was asked repeatedly about additional SEC expansion during his opening remarks Monday at the conference’s football media extravaganza in Dallas. “Sixteen is our today, and 16 is …
What Washington’s budget forecast says about Big Ten revenue in FY2025
The West Coast quartet will join the Big Ten in 44 days. Thanks to a public presentation by one member of the group, we can sketch the financial benefits accompanying …
Oregon football’s low APR score puts Ducks in range of postseason ban
The NCAA’s academic progress report was released Tuesday, with largely predictable results across the Pac-12 footprint. Stanford produced a perfect multi-year score of 1000 in men’s basketball, as did USC. …
Key 2024 dates for college sports, from House case to CFP expansion
College sports has undergone a breathtaking transformation in recent years with conference realignment, playoff expansion, unlimited transfers and name, image and likeness payments. The whirlwind shows no sign of abating. …
Why Utah is best positioned of Pac-12 schools to thrive
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SEC, Big Ten consolidate power on anniversary of Pac-12 collapse
The Big Ten and SEC announced on Friday the formation of a joint advisory group designed “to address the significant challenges facing college athletics and the opportunities for betterment of …