Instant reaction to weekend developments on the field … 1. Late starts, lopsided games A stacked lineup of night games along the West Coast on the first fully-loaded Saturday was…
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Welcome the Hotline’s weekly picks against the point spread, published each Thursday throughout the regular season with a focus on the top games nationally and the most intriguing matchups across the West….
The case for a turnaround season in Tucson is not exactly airtight. The depth chart has holes, the coaching staff is unproven and the skepticism is swirling over the trajectory of Brent Brennan’s…
The data likes Arizona State, and the data doesn’t lie. Intact leadership team? Coach Kenny Dillingham has a new contract, as do offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo and defensive playcaller Brian…
The Big Ten eliminated divisions when the West Coast schools arrived last year, but one has emerged nonetheless — at least unofficially. Within the new western wing, it’s Oregon and…
The second season of the new Big 12 features expanded broadcast partnerships, with TNT joining ESPN and Fox as the third prong in the conference’s content-delivery machinery. Except it’s not…
On the eve of the eve of the 2025 season, the SEC delivered thunderous news that will impact the sport for many seasons. After years of discussion and consideration, the…
No conference has more Hot Seat situations in 2025 than the SEC, where at least five coaches (out of 16) might have their jobs on the line come November. But…
The public furor over relatively light NCAA penalties in Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal was barely 24 hours old Saturday when the Big Ten interrupted the news cycle with a leaked proposal to super-size…
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