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What Zags Heading To Pac-12 Means For The Conference
First up, we have some breaking news: Gonzaga is making a move to the Pac-12. While this is primarily a basketball story, it has significant implications for the conference’s branding and future. The conference still needs another full-time member in order to maintain its eligibility for the College Football Playoff. Matt discusses what this means for the Pac-12 and how it might affect the football landscape moving forward.
Next, we turn our attention to the Mountain West Conference, where UNLV and Boise State have been making headlines. UNLV demolished Fresno State despite the sudden departure of their quarterback, Matthew Saluka. This game showcased the resilience and strength of Barry Odom’s team. Meanwhile, Boise State’s Ashton Gente is putting up Heisman-worthy numbers, and the team looks stronger than ever under first-year head coach Sven Danielson. These performances are crucial as both teams vie for a spot in the college football playoff.
Week 5 Sees A Number Of Upsets
In an unexpected twist, Arizona managed to pull off a surprising victory over Utah. Despite Utah’s recent success without their star quarterback, Cam Rising, Arizona’s defense stepped up to the challenge. This win has significant implications for the Big XII race, making it even more competitive.
Another shocker came from Colorado, who stunned UCF in Orlando with a 48-21 victory. The most impressive part? Colorado’s defense held UCF to just 21 points. If Colorado can maintain this level of defensive play, they could be a force to reckon with for the rest of the season.
Matt also previews the upcoming Arizona State vs. Kansas game, which will be played in the intense heat of Tempe. With temperatures expected to be around 110 degrees at kickoff, this game could be a real test of endurance and strategy.
Oregon continues to dominate, easily handling UCLA, while Washington suffered a puzzling loss to Rutgers despite racking up over 500 yards of offense. Finally, USC managed to turn things around in the second half to secure a win against Wisconsin. However, they need to work on playing a full 60 minutes if they hope to stay in the playoff race.
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