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 bowl-eligible former Pac-12 teams will participate in …
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Utah, OSU, KSU teams to beat in crowded race
The Big 12 has embraced its place as the Power Four conference with the greatest depth, where the difference between No. 1 and No. 16 is small and the potential …
Guide to new College Football Playoff, realignment & more
We are fast approaching the start of a college football season unlike any other, ever. The combination of conference realignment and playoff expansion has set the stage for three months …
Desiree Reed-Francois’ challenging first 100 days
Desiree Reed-Francois spent her 100th day as Missouri’s athletic director basking in an overtime victory over Florida that clinched a bowl berth for her Tigers. It was Nov. 23, 2021. …
Buying Utah, Oregon FB in the fall and selling UW, Arizona
The Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to [email protected] and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line. Or hit me on Twitter/X: @WilnerHotline. Please note: Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity. …
Big 12 considers private equity as enrollment apocalypse looms
The Big 12 provided a double dose of news last week with revelations the conference could sell its naming rights to a corporate sponsor and an ownership stake to a …
Big 12 commish Brett Yormark to UA, ASU regents: Invest in athletics
After a sharp, 30-minute presentation Thursday on the Big 12’s strategy and priorities, commissioner Brett Yormark opened the floor to questions from the board — the Arizona Board of Regents. …
Ohio State, Georgia lead revised Top 25 rankings
What changed in our Top 25 forecast from the original version published in early January? Well, Washington’s out, and Nebraska’s in. Alabama dropped, but Texas climbed. Utah held its ground. …
Key 2024 dates for CFB from the House case to playoff 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
The Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to [email protected] and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line. Or hit me on Twitter/X: @WilnerHotline. Please note: Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity. …