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Big 12 looking west, Pac-12 looking for TV deal: What we’re hearing about the realignment
This past July, weeks after the stunning Big Ten announcement of USC and UCLA, Pac-12 Commissioner George Klyafkov made a bold realignment prediction: “No Pac-12 school is going to the Big 12.” After eight months, we may finally learn whether his confidence was warranted or a feigned bravado. Kliavkoff is under pressure to offer its members a new media rights deal by the end of the month. If the dollar numbers or the details disappoint, March could be the moment when the Big 12 finally hits. Sources familiar with the…
Read MoreSend a question to Stuart Mandel Football Mailbag
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Read MorePac-12 recruiting thoughts: Oregon’s flurry, USC’s star power, Utah’s foundation
With all of the coaching hires in the Pac-12 over the past year and change, it’s clear that the recruiting outlook across the league has been on an upswing. Now that the three-day early signing period has come to an end, let’s sort through some recruiting takeaways from across the Pac-12. Note: All rankings per the 247Sports Composite. Oregon (11th nationally, 1st in the Pac-12) The Ducks started last week by losing five-star quarterback Dante Moore, who had been committed to Oregon since July, to UCLA. It didn’t matter much…
Read MoreCollege signing day winners, losers: Oregon shines, Notre Dame falters
The first day of the early college football draft signing period came and went on a Wednesday. As always, there was a fair share of drama. While there are still some dominoes to fall in the remaining two days of this window, let’s take a look at some of the winners and losers as of Wednesday. winners Oregon There is no greater Signature Day winner than Oregon State. And the strikes may still be coming. Oregon State fans are still dreaming of landing five-star running back David Hicks from Katie…
Read MoreFive-star safety Peyton Bowen turns from Notre Dame to Oregon
Peyton Bowen, a five-star security guard from Denton (Texas) Gower, flipped his commitment from Notre Dame to Oregon and signed with the Ducks on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know: Bowen was ranked No. 14 overall and No. 2 safety in 247 Sports Composite. He teamed with Class of 2023 five-star quarterback—and Oklahoma signing—Jackson Arnold for Goyer’s team that made it to the Texas Class 6A Division II semifinals. This is the Ducks’ second major signing ceremony. Earlier in the day, they signed 4-star quarterback Austin Novosad, who has…
Read MoreCollege football recruiting ideas: 10 stories to keep track of as signing day approaches
There is no need to explain the importance of this week, as the accumulation of talent is the most important in this sport. After all, the stars are important. Here are 10 interesting stories to keep track of as we approach the most exciting few days in the college football calendar – the start of the early signing period. 1. How will Colorado finish this season? For the average coach hired in December – just weeks before the early signing period – it’s unrealistic to see a massive amount of…
Read MoreOregon CB Christian Gonzalez is declared for the 2023 NFL Draft
Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez will exit the Ducks’ game and enter the 2023 NFL Draft, Christian Gonzalez announced Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: Gonzalez tallied 50 tackles, including 35 solo for the Ducks this season. He ranks third in the Pac-12 in interceptions (four) and is tied with Stanford’s Jonathan McGill and Colorado’s Nico Reed for passes defended (seven). Thank you Lord 💚🦆# prodex pic.twitter.com/DFXKxqZlVv – Gonzo (@chrisgonzo28) December 4, 2022 Scout report After a breakout sophomore season with the Buffaloes, leading the team in assists and passing…
Read MoreTCU silences doubters, Pac-12 goes off script, Harold Perkins Jr. goes wild: Saturday Takeaways
Five takeaways and much more from Week 11 in college football. If you didn’t want to miss any big moments, you had to stay up until 2 a.m. ET Sunday. But it was definitely worth it, wasn’t it? TCU proves plenty in Austin If you had any reservations about TCU, its many close Big 12 games, the caliber of its defense or anything else, you got a lot of answers on Saturday night. That’s not to say the No. 4 Horned Frogs’ road win in a big-time battle with No.…
Read MoreWith the release of the first CFP rankings for 2022, what will the expanded 12-team field look like?
Although the FIFA World Cup has yet to be officially concluded, the expanded 12-team football final is expected to begin in the 2024 season. Every week for the remainder of the season, the athlete It will test the proposed format using the latest CFP’s top 25 rankings – and anticipate how it will be implemented. Here’s how the slide is distributed and positioned using the November 1 commission rankings. Note: The Orange and Cotton Bowls were previously scheduled to host the 2024-25 semifinals and Atlanta will host the National Championship…
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