Pac-12 Perspective

Karl Dorrell has faced faced twin challenges since becoming Colorado's head coach in February - a late start in the football calendar followed by a pandemic. But his steady hand and Pac-12 pedigree have helped preserve momentum in Boulder, retaining a strong coaching staff and recruiting class. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth go deep on Colorado football with Coach Dorrell.

With a stable of returning talent that includes electric quarterback Jayden Daniels, Herm Edwards has his Arizona State Sun Devils relaxed, alert and ready to contend in the Pac-12 South. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth tackle the state of football in the desert with one of the country's most colorful head coaches.

It's a big season in Westwood as the Bruins try to take the next step in their third year under one of the game's great offensive innovators. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth conduct a candid conversation with Chip Kelly about the progress of his UCLA team, the development of quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and his personal experience with COVID-19.

The Utes have won back-to-back South Division titles. But they enter 2020 with a new cast of characters, seeking worthy replacements for program greats at quarterback, running back and in the secondary. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth break down Utah's challenges and opportunities with 2019 Pac-12 Coach of the Year Kyle Whittingham.

Once upon a time, Jonathan Smith was the quarterback who led Oregon State to its greatest season ever. Now he's the man rebuilding the Beavers into a successful program, but this season, they must deal with the disruptions of a pandemic and a rugged slate in the Pac-12 North. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth join Coach Smith to analyze the schedule, roster and outlook in Corvallis.

Nick Rolovich has brought the Run & Shoot to the Palouse, where he must develop a new quarterback to work with exciting skill position talent on the Cougars' roster. Coach Rolo tells Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth about navigating season prep and COVID-19 during his first fall at Washington State.

The Cardinal won three Pac-12 titles in the 2010's but took a step back last year, when injuries put them into survival mode. Now they're back with star passer Davis Mills and a talented roster that gained valuable experience last season. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth go one-on-one with four-time Pac-12 Coach of the Year David Shaw.

The California Golden Bears have improved in every season under Justin Wilcox. Now, with veteran QB Chase Garbers and star DB Cam Bynum returning, they're ready to challenge for a North division title. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth host a conversation with Coach Wilcox.

Washington has high expectations under first-year head coach Jimmy Lake, and they open their season with a rugged matchup on November 7th at California. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth talk football with the Huskies' new head man.

The 2020 football schedule is out! It all begins with a marquee matchup on November 7th and culminates in Championship Weekend December 18-19. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth dive deep with Senior Associate Commissioner for Football Operations Merton Hanks and the head coaches of two national contenders: Oregon's Mario Cristobal and USC's Clay Helton.