OSU, WSU stay flexible, watch for ACC breakup
It has been 21 weeks since they were completely abandoned, 21 weeks since Oregon State and Washington State became the last two, fighting for survival, revenue and relevance. On Sept. …
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How ESPN, Fox could create the CFP super league
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ADs face big deficit, more hurdles ahead
Months away from joining new conferences, UCLA and Cal might consider changing school colors before going their merry ways. A deep red hue seems appropriate. The Bruins and Bears continue …
Small sample size increase the risk factor
It took Washington months to lose its head coach but only days to find a replacement. The Huskies hired Jedd Fisch away from Arizona on Sunday following a two-day search …
‘Pac-2’ costly deal with MW ultimately won’t prevent poaching
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Alabama’s search could hit Oregon, UW, West Coast
A legend is retiring, a throne is vacant and at least two West Coast schools have reason to fret. The Alabama coaching search, which began Wednesday when Nick Saban announced …
Bowl season winners and losers: It’s Michigan’s championship, but it’s the Big Ten’s world
Michigan won the final national championship of the College Football Playoff’s four-team format, beating Washington 34-13 on Monday night in Houston. But the Big Ten won the era. Well, the …
Will Jen Cohen’s genius open doors for P5 female ADs?
Two years later, the specifics remain murky. What was her strategy? Did she have an archetype in mind? Where did she turn for advice? And above all, why him? But …
WSU, OSU reach settlement with 10 departing members
The fight for control of the Pac-12 is over. The 10 departing schools have agreed in principle to a settlement with Washington State and Oregon State that ends three months …
UCLA isn’t as ready for Big Ten as USC, UW, Oregon
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