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DALLAS, TX – DECEMBER 27: A Utah State Aggies helmet sits on the bench during the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl game between the Memphis Tigers and the Utah State Aggies on December 27, 2022 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Can Utah State be a contender in the new Pac-12 with Bronco Mendenhall?

Jason Batacao of The Salt Lake Tribune takes a deep dive on all the pressing questions for Utah State football and head coach Bronco Mendenhall in their debut season in the reformed Pac-12.

10 questions facing Colorado State football before first Pac-12 season

Kevin Lytle of The Coloradoan poses the questions facing Jim Mora Jr. and his Colorado State Rams in year one of this new regime. Oh, does it feel good to be reading about football again!

This is as close as it gets for a Pac-12 media poll

Hello everyone, I organized a @pac12 preseason poll. We had 16 votes from media members on every beat
No surprise, but Boise State is the consensus favorite for the first season of the new-look conference.
Full breakdown in today's @DenverGazette ⬇️https://t.co/zydLNnUw66 pic.twitter.com/eZItKOAq3e
— Tyler King (@King_TylerB) August 3, 2026

What strange times we live in

NEWS: Boise State coach Spencer Danielson leaves open the door for Braxton Fely and Jeremiah Earby to possibly return for 2026.
Both were seniors last year but might be eligible for a 5th year given recent court rulings. Said he's working through the possibility as we speak.
— B.J. Rains (@BJRains) August 3, 2026

Maxwell Award watch list players were announced

Maddux Madsen, Dylan Riley, Lucky Sutton and Brad Jackson have earned spots on the Maxwell Award Watch List for College Football Player of the Year 🔥
learn more: https://t.co/AtS3PixpF6 pic.twitter.com/45Rr5nUD7p
— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) August 3, 2026

6️⃣ #MWFB standouts have found their names on the Maxwell Award Watch List!
Make sure you keep your eyes on these six this season 👀#BuiltBold pic.twitter.com/j8thlJZLPC
— Mountain West (@MountainWest) August 3, 2026

On The Horizon:

Today – Mountain West Media Days Finale! Exclusive interview w/ MW Commissioner Gloria Nevarez! Insider conversation w/ college sports business expert KC Smurthwaite! HP Ep. #164 OUT NOW!

Today – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: PAC 12 FPI

Today – MWCConnection Reacts Survey: Watchlist Season

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