How Will Pac-12 Break Ties?

I’m eager to hear the tiebreaker formula for the new Pac-12 championship game, starting in 2023. What happens if two teams tie for second place and have the same winning percentage? You can’t just go by non-conference records, especially when you look at some teams’ schedules. For example, UCLA plays Bowling Green, Alabama State and South Alabama in 2022. Will they do it like basketball … Continue reading How Will Pac-12 Break Ties?

USC Morning Buzz: SEC Gobbles Attention

The SEC is showing why it is king right now as Jimbo Fisher responded to Nick Saban after Saban said Texas A&M “bought every player.” “It’s despicable that we have to sit here at this level of ball and say these things to defend the people of this organization, the kids, 17-year-old kids and their families,” Fisher said. “It’s amazing. Some people think they’re God. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: SEC Gobbles Attention

Pac-12 Just Changed Championship Game Selection Process

The Pac-12 is going to have the teams with the highest-winning percentage in conference games, instead of the division winners, play in the conference championship game beginning immediately. It will no longer just be the winner of the North vs. the South. In the new format, five of the 11 previous championship game matchups would have been different. So now winning the South Division won’t … Continue reading Pac-12 Just Changed Championship Game Selection Process

USC Morning Buzz: Jordan Addison Narrows Choices

Former Pitt WR Jordan Addison has reportedly narrowed his choices to USC and Texas. USC remains the frontrunner for Addison. One of the things I used to love was calling legendary college football expert Beano Cook. He never said “hello” when he answered the phone, and would say something like, “Lt. Columbo.” Cook died in 2012 but his memoirs are coming out. The New York … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Jordan Addison Narrows Choices