Oregon State proved themselves a worthy adversary for Pac-12 teams in 2022, putting up their first 10-win season since 2006. Their 2023 schedule could very well help them have another successful regular season of at least 8 wins.

On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Carter Bahns, senior writer/editor at BeaverBlitz.com. Together they examine the Beavs' schedule and see how it shapes up as they attempt something their program has never achieved before: win 10+games in back-to-back seasons.

They also go through Stanford's schedule under 1st-year HC Troy Taylor after a 3-9 2022 season. With just 1 transfer and a low-rated recruiting class, it's hard to find a lot of wins on the Cardinal's schedule.

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Deion Sanders has made it clear that as long as he's the head coach for Colorado, he is going to be a force to be reckoned with on the recruiting trail. Rumors have been flying around about the Buffs making another splash, but it seems like that's not as likely barring a (near) future change in the landscape. However, the buffs popping up in conversations for another high-profile player are indicative of the changing winds in Boulder.

On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Locked On recruiting insider John Garcia. He sheds insight on the path for Colorado landing 5-star ATH Nyckoles Harbor, and why Harbor would likely have to push back his commitment date in order for the Buffs to have a chance. They also discuss whether or not Colorado as a major player in the Pac-12 recruiting landscape is here to stay.

They also look at the rest of the Pac-12 recruiting landscape, and whether or not it's surprising that 2 programs coming off of 10-win seasons (Utah, Oregon State) are outside the top 4 (and one in the bottom 4) in terms of offseason talent acquisition. Some schools, especially in the new world of college football for acquiring talent, are going to be fighting an uphill battle going forward.

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In 2023, Utah will attempt to become the first Pac-12 team to "3-peat" as conference champions since the league formed in 2011. The path to doing that includes going through one of the toughest schedules in the league next season.

On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by 'Locked On Utes' host JT Wistrcill to talk about Utah's tough 2023 schedule. How high their ceiling is this year could very well be decided in the first 5 weeks of the year.

Washington State could be poised for a bit of a pullback 2023 season having to replace both coordinators this off-season. But, Jake Dickert's team has an immensely favorable schedule that could help them tremendously with several key games early in the year.

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Several Mountain West teams, such as Boise State, Fresno State, and San Diego State, are likely to be considered as expansion programs for the Pac-12. Why is Air Force getting overlooked? It's a question that is worth answering.

On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin fully evaluates the case for the Air Force Falcons to join the Pac-12. There's some real upside, but there are potential drawbacks as well.

Their ability to engage in the NIL and transfer portal space may limit their ceiling as a program compared to the talent acquisition potential of other schools. However, they may have one of the higher floors for any potential G5 teams that the Pac-12 could add.

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Boise State has been one of the largest G5 brands out West ever since their unforgettable Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma on New Year's Day 2007. Where is the program at now located in the heart of Pac-12 country as the league mulls expansion?

On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin takes a look at the Broncos' case for joining the Pac-12. With potential expansion looming, would any schools potentially prefer to stay at 10 teams?

Oregon State made a big splash this offseason landing former Clemson QB DJ Uiagalelei in the transfer portal. For more reason than one, they should be in pursuit of a true #1 wide receiver.

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The Pac-12 announced its 2023 Football schedule for each conference team, the last time USC and UCLA will be members of the league. Fortunately for the PAC going forward, there are loads of big-time games and matchups featuring the 10 teams that are remaining in the conference after 2023.

On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin examines the biggest takeaways from the 2023 Pac-12 Football schedule release. The non-conference slate has a fantastic rundown of games, with intra-conference matchups also catching our eyes in January.

The league office has done a tremendous job of creating high-level matchups between Pac-12 teams early in the season, specifically in week 4 (the first full slate of conference games across the country). Spencer goes through some of the other notable games/trends that the schedule will bring us come Fall of 2023.

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Fresno State is one of the strongest potential expansion candidates for the Pac-12, with a former FOX executive comparing them to Utah when they joined back in 2011. What sorts of components do the Bulldogs bring to the table if they were to be added?

On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin fully examines one of the most enticing expansion options for the Pac-12. Washington had a stellar 2022 season at 11-2, so what should their expectations be heading into 2023?

The transfer portal radically impacted quarterback play in the Pac-12 this season in the best way possible, leading to a Heisman winner and the country's leading passer. That trend is set to continue heading into next year as well.

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Deion Sanders let slip on the broadcast of the National Championship between TCU and Georgia that plans were in the works for a week 0 game between Colorado and Arizona State. The plan has since been axed, and that might be better for the Pac-12 anyway for Coach Prime's first game come Fall of 2023.

On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin continues to examine in-depth potential expansion candidates for the conference. Each school brings something unique (or many things) to the table, and that is perhaps no true for a school more than SMU. Spencer 'presents the case' for adding the Mustangs out of the American conference.

The transfer portal, still open for a couple more days, continues to see a flurry of movement. Are some schools set up to benefit more than others when it comes to adding players from other schools?

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The Pac-12 could have a myriad of expansion opportunities should they desire to remain at 12 teams beyond 2023. Is there a chance an under-the-radar school could wind up joining the league, such as Hawaii or Utah State?

On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin examines more potential expansion teams for the Pac-12. One listener sends in an expansion idea that would be a homerun for the conference, but is unfortunately not likely to come to pass.

Washington QB Sam Huard, a 5-star recruit and the highest-rated QB recruit in program history, has entered the transfer portal. His playing time has been limited at Washington, so where could he end up and are any Pac-12 teams a potential landing spot?

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Deion Sanders has been recruiting well at the prep ranks since taking over Colorado, but at the moment his greatest achievement is who he's brought in via the transfer portal. Who are the most impactful players coming in right now?

On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Locked On recruiting insider John Garcia, helping him break down just where the Buffs' roster is ahead of the next national signing day in February.

John also looks at Coach Prime's remaining roster holes of greatest importance and how they could go about filling him. Coach Prime should take the opportunity once Spring Football rolls around to showcase the program as much as he can.

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