Zags on top as UCLA soars after Oregon upset
The Best of the West offers fans a candid assessment of the top teams in the western third of the country — a collection that includes the Mountain West and …
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Hunter, Jeanty, Gabriel, Skattebo lead all-Best of the West team
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders could be the first player selected in the 2025 NFL Draft but was not the best player on his own team or, arguably, the best quarterback in …
Breaking down CFP winners (Big Ten, Texas) and losers (SEC, Big 12)
In one form or another, College Football Playoff controversy touched the SEC, Big 12, ACC and Mountain West — all the relevant conferences except one. The Big Ten was essentially …
Oregon, Clemson lock up bids as SMU-Bama controversy looms
Clemson became the fifth and final conference champion to qualify for the College Football Playoff with a dramatic victory over SMU in the ACC championship on Saturday night that placed …
Will WSU, OSU be ready for top Mountain West teams?
The experimental season is over. Next comes what could be termed the exhibition season, followed by the real deal. Are Washington State and Oregon State ready for their new existence? …
Championship week picks: Arizona State’s fate in the Big 12 title game depends on (who else?) Cam Skattebo
Arizona State is one step from the promised land, but the toughest test remains. Iowa State poses a slew of problems for the Sun Devils in the Big 12 championship …
West Coast recruiting: Cal and Oregon duel for top quarterback prospect while Washington goes big
The Hotline is delighted to provide college football fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Seattle-based national recruiting editor …
CFB picks Week 14: Our detailed forecast for Oregon-Washington, Arizona State’s advantage, USC’s challenge and Cal’s opportunity
The Hotline’s call, after much consideration and several darts tossed: Oregon covers, and it’s close. Those outcomes appear mutually exclusive with the Ducks favored by 18.5 points in their rivalry …
Saturday Night Five: Breaking the Big 12’s four-team tie (ASU controls its fate), Cal and Oregon State rise, USC survives
Instant reaction to Week 13 developments … 1. Big 12: on brand The Big 12 title chase is utter mayhem, but one thing is clear: The conference championship on Dec. …
On media: How the ESPN deal with Warner Bros. Discovery is a big win for the Big 12
There goes the Big 12, wheeling and dealing its way to increased media exposure for football and men’s basketball through an industry trade between ESPN and Warner Bros. Discovery, which …