Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth

Yogi's "partner in the booth" visits the It Factory this week as broadcasting legend, Ted Robinson, joins the show. They reminisce on the Pac-12 season, Pac-12 football and the Pac-12 Network. Ted gives his thoughts on the future of the game and tells stories from his career in broadcasting.

'The Afterglow' reflects after the interview.

Come discover Ted Robinson's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can also watch these episodes on Pac-12 Insider and on YouTube. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch on Pac-12 Insider.

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This week Yogi chats with fellow Pac-12 Network football analyst, Nigel Burton. Nigel looks back on the final season of the Pac-12 as we know it. He also talks about his journey from Jesuit High School, in Sacramento, CA, to the University of Pacific and finally to the University of Washington. He shares some wild recruiting stories along the way. Lastly, Nigel looks back at the Pac-12 Networks and reminisces on his time here.

'The Afterglow' gives their thoughts after the interview.

Come discover Nigel Burton's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider and YouTube. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch on Pac-12 Insider.

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Yogi chats with one of the young stars in the Pac-12 as Cal quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, joins the show. Fernando reflects on how he almost ended up at Yale before decommitting and choosing Cal, deciding to stick it out at Cal despite being low on the depth chart, how life has changed since becoming Cal's starting quarterback and the lessons he's learned that have helped give him the drive he uses in life today.

'The Afterglow' discusses after the interivew.

Come discover Fernando Mendoza's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider and on Youtube. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch on Pac-12 Insider.

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Yogi chats with Arizona State defensive back, Jordan Clark. Jordan talks about being the son of Super Bowl champion, Ryan Clark. He discusses what life was like growing up, the approach Ryan took towards football for Jordan and Jordan's decision to go "all-in" on football. Jordan also talks about his mom, his life at ASU and his approach to what could be his final games in an Arizona State uniform. Plus, Yogi and Jordan remember the Director of Football Video, Alex Hodge, who recently lost his battle with cancer.

'The Afterglow' chats after the interview.

Come discover Jordan Clark's "it factor" on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider and on Youtube. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch on Pac-12 Insider.

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This week's guest has known Yogi since our guest was 11 years old. A man who has made his mark not only in the UCLA program, but in the community and NIL space as well. UCLA quarterback and multi-time Male NIL Athlete of the year, Chase Griffin, joins the show. Chase talks with Yogi about his exposure to high level football at a young age, being the ball boy at the Elite 11 camp at the age of 11, being under-recruited in high school, turning down Mike McDaniel for Chip Kelly, his growth as a quarterback at UCLA and his impressivle NIL platform.
Plus hear the story about Chase helping Johnny Manziel with his pro-day.

'The Afterglow' chats after the interview.

Come discover Chase Griffin's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider and on Youtube. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch Pac-12 Insider.

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Yogi chats with Washington stand-out receiver, Rome Odunze. Rome discusses his life growing up, the impact of his dad being a Nigerian immigrant, the wide receiver room at Washington, the journey of his collegiate career in Seattle, and Michael Penix freestyling on the sideline during the win against rival Oregon. Plus he tells stories about working on a dairy farm as a kid.

'The Afterglow' discusses after the interivew.

Come discover Rome Odunze's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider and YouTube. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch on Pac-12 Insider.

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Completing the trifecta of the Utah tight ends is this week's theme at the It Factory. We've had Dalton Kincaid and Brant Kuithe previously, and now we can add Thomas Yassmin to the mix. The Australian native talks about making that transition from Australia to America, the transition from rugby to football and why he elected to make the change. Plus he and Yogi break down the level of rugby Thomas was playing at in Australia and how he almost signed a contract for rugby rather than a national letter of intent to Utah. Unfortunately, since this recording took place, Thomas got injured and appears to be done for the year. While we do not know what his future will hold, we know the story of what he's been through and it is worth a listen!

'The Afterglow' chats post interview.

Come discover Thomas Yassmin's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider and on YouTube. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch on Pac-12 Insider.

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Yogi keeps the receiver trend going as he chats with Arizona wideout, Tetairoa McMillan. Yogi compares Tetairoa to a Hall of Fame receiver, and Tetairoa talks about when he realized football was his sport, his mentality when playing, why he chose Arizona and the trust he has in the coaching staff. He also talks about his desire to make highlight plays to get his team and the crowd energized.

'The Afterglow' chats following the interview.

Come discover Tetairoa McMillan's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider and on Youtube. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information how to watch Pac-12 Insider.

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The It Factory brings you a unique episode this week. Earlier this season you heard Yogi sit down with Oregon quarterback, Bo Nix. During that interview Bo talked about his adopted brother, and now Oregon wide receiver, Tez Johnson. Now you get to hear Tez's side of the story. Tez talks about the circumstances that led to him joining the Nix family and what that has been like, his love for Oregon football dating back to a young age and what it is like to be a part of the team and playing with Bo. Bo and his parents also chime in.

'The Afterglow' provides some additional perspective about the interview.

Come discover Tez Johnson's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider and YouTube. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch on Pac-12 Insider.

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The It Factory stays in the Pacific Northwest as Yogi chats with Washington State edge, Brennan Jackson. Brennan talks through his career in Pullman. He explains his journey from the beginning where he wore fake glasses, dealt with a multitude of injuries and considered quitting to overcoming those doubts and becoming a leader and key player for his team. Plus, every Coug has at least one Mike Leach story, and Brennan shares one of his.

'The Afterglow' continues the coversation after the interview.

Come discover Brennan Jackson's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can also watch this, and all It Factory episodes, on Pac-12 Insider and on YouTube. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch on Pac-12 Insider.

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