The Utes have a wider path into the expanded CFP than any other departing school.
Media dollars aside, except for their impact on recruiting, which of the Pac-12’s departing schools will benefit the most from the move to their new conferences? — @bogeycat85
The Utes will possess the best football program in the Big 12 the minute they enter the conference on Aug. 2. The conference is devoid of football blue bloods, which is both a weakness and a strength. The resulting parity will create a pathway to first place for the Utes on a regular basis.We envision the Big Ten receiving 3.5 berths, on average, in the 12-team playoff. Same with the SEC. Add the Group of Five slot and Notre Dame’s frequent presence, and there are roughly three spots for the ACC and Big 12 to share.
From the standpoint of football success — of reaching the expanded CFP — it could be a very difficult stretch for a handful of the departing schools. But the networks won’t necessarily pick the games in that order. One week, NBC could pick first; another week, Fox could have the top selection; then CBS.
Am I wrong to think that Washington can win eight or nine games this year? I’m very optimistic about the Jedd Fisch hire. — @Moneyline_RAY True, the power conferences will be bigger in 2024. The Big Ten and Big 12 have added four schools; the ACC has added three; and the SEC has grown by two. Are we to believe that UCLA was the lynchpin for the collapse of the Pac-12? I haven’t heard a peep from Stanford fans, but Cal, Oregon State and Washington State fans seemingly blame UCLA for the tectonic shifts in college football. — @tsdaffern
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