In the ever-unpredictable world of college football, injuries can often be the unforeseen adversary that teams least want to confront. As the new season unfolds, both Baylor and Utah find themselves grappling with such challenges. With both teams potentially missing their starting quarterbacks, the upcoming clash promises to be as much about resilience and adaptability as it is about on-field prowess. Here’s a snapshot of the current situation:

• Baylor’s Rough Start:
  • The Baylor Bears had a difficult opening weekend, falling 42-31 to Texas State.
  • Baylor will be without their starting quarterback, Blake Shapen, for 2-3 weeks due to an MCL injury he got at the start of the 2023 season.
  • To add to their quarterback woes, backup QB Sawyer Robertson is now the center of focus for the Utes’ defense.
• Utah’s Quarterback Situation:
  • The Utes might also miss their starting quarterback, Cam Rising, who’s recovering from an ACL tear from the Rose Bowl earlier this year.
  • Rising didn’t play in Utah’s opening game against Florida, and his status for this week is uncertain.
• Kyle Whittingham Weighs In:
  • Utah’s coach, Kyle Whittingham, addressed the Baylor situation during a Monday press conference.
  • Whittingham acknowledges that Baylor underperformed but anticipates a stronger performance in their upcoming match.
  • He stressed the need for Utah to play their best football to secure a win.
  • Whittingham recognizes the potential of Baylor’s backup QB, Sawyer Robertson, despite his intermittent struggles. He emphasizes the need for Utah’s defense to remain solid.
• Injury Updates:
  • Apart from their quarterback, Baylor has more injuries to deal with:
    • Starting safety Devin Lemear will be absent due to a dislocated elbow.
    • Outside linebacker Garmon Randolph will likely miss the game against the Utes due to a high ankle sprain.

With both teams looking to solidify their season’s momentum, the upcoming match isn’t just another game on the calendar – it’s a true test of depth and determination.

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UTAH – In a turn of events Utah vs. ASU football game has been canceled. The game was originally scheduled to be played this Sunday. However, covid hit the ASU team hard and forced the game to be canceled. Luckily Washington had already canceled the Apple cup and was looking for a new opponent.

The Utah vs. Washington football game is scheduled for this Saturday at 8:30 PM MST. The game will once again be broadcast on ESPN.

Seattle on Saturday

8:30pm MT
ESPN #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/SPft7jzPyL

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) November 25, 2020

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Podcasts have become one of the best ways to mentally prepare yourself for your holy Pac-12 matchup. Whether I am washing the dishes or driving podcasts allow me to check in on my team and relive the highs and lows of college football. A weekly tradition of mine is to listen to a competitor’s podcast before a game to hear what they have to say about my team and the upcoming game. The opponent’s podcast provides some interesting insight that usually gets me even more pumped for the game. But with so many podcasts out there it is easy to waste time listening to a show that sucks. In an effort to save you some time we compiled a list of the best Pac-12 football podcasts for your listening pleasure.

If you have a favorite Pac-12 podcast that wasn’t mentioned please leave it in the comments below.

Oregon Ducks Podcast

The Oregon Ducks—besides having a great mascot—are a great team to follow. If you want to stay informed, check out the Talkin’ Ducks podcast. It is an NBC owned podcast hosted by Jordan Kent. They cover anything from news and interviews to gossip and analysis. If you crave information on the Oregon Ducks, Talkin’ Ducks is a must.

Oregon State Beavers Podcast

As for the Beavers, Talkin’ Beavers is a great podcast. Host Nigel Burton is an expert on the team, providing listeners with expert analysis while keeping the show entertaining and fun. Next time you get your gas pumped, check it out.

California Golden Bears Podcast

Everyone gets stuck in the famous California freeway traffic. There is no better time to listen to a podcast. Bear In Mind Podcast, hosted by Todd McKim, brings listeners interviews from coaches, players, and alumni. This podcast is informative and entertaining, providing expert insights and analysis. A great way to get updates and help ease the frustration of the traffic jam.

USC Trojans Podcast

The Peristyle Podcast, hosted by Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com, is the most popular USC Trojans podcast. Packed with guests, news, and opinions, Peristyle Podcast is your best option for USC Trojans news. Host Ryan has great enthusiasm that keeps it fun. He draws listeners right in. Grab some In-N-Out Burger, pop on the Peristyle Podcast, and enjoy.

UCLA Bruins Podcast

Locked on Bruins is hosted by Bryan Fenley and Nick Koop of Learfield IMG College. Locked on Bruins is one of the top-rated UCLA Bruins podcasts out there. This podcast will keep you entertained, informed, and ready for game time.

Arizona State Sun Devils Podcast

Besides the best Mexican food in America, Arizona has some great football teams, including the Arizona State Sun Devils. Speak of the Devils, hosted by Brad Denny and Joe Healey, is a podcast that provides listeners with news, opinions, and expert analysis. Brad and Joe are highly knowledgeable, and after listening to them, you feel as though they are your friends.

Arizona Wildcats Podcast

Sitting out in the dry heat, looking to kill some time? Listen to The Wildcat Scoop. Hosted by Jason Scheer of Wildcat Authority, The Wildcat Scoop is your one-stop-shop for Arizona Wildcats news and expert analysis. Jason is highly knowledgeable—you will end each episode knowing more than you did before.

Colorado Buffaloes Podcast

Eat your pizza with honey while listening to the DNVR Buffs Podcast, hosted by Henry Chisholm. It is a great podcast for all your Colorado Buffaloes news and updates. With interviews, expert analysis, and opinion, this podcast is one of the greats. Host Henry is extremely knowledgeable and an expert on the game.

Utah Utes Podcast

Besides green Jell-O and Mitt Romney, Utahns have the Utah Utes. Locked On Utes, hosted by Tyson Ewing, is a daily podcast that gives listeners first-hand information on the Utah Utes world. With interviews and analysis, this podcast will keep you up-to-date on your team. The host is highly knowledgeable and passionate—you can feel his passion through the speakers.

As a bonus, the Hans & Scotty G. podcast is one of the best in the Pac-12. Hans Olsen is a former BYU lineman who provides incredible insight into Utah and BYU football games. We love Hans because he provides offensive/defensive line insights that you don’t normally hear from most analysts. He also provides a video break down after a game that helps you understand football in a way most armchair coaches wouldn’t.  You can check out those videos here.

Washington State Cougars Podcast

What connects East and West Washington? Football (if you are from WA, you get it). To stay informed on your team, I recommend the Coug Center Podcast, hosted by Jeff Nusser, Craig Powers, and Michael Preston. It is the go-to podcast for all your Cougars news and information. From interviews to gossip, they have it all.

Washington Huskies

Get your Jojo potatoes ready for this podcast! GoHuskies Podcast is your Huskies one-stop-shop. Hosted by Tony Castricone and produced by the University of Washington Athletic Department, this podcast supplies listeners with all the information they crave.

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Nick Saban is quite possibly the greatest College Football coach ever. But did you know he still plays Football on the weekends? For Alabama fans and men in general this may be very confusing. Or it may bring together your two favorite things. Either way, behold the 3rd greatest deep fake video of Alabama’s Nick Saban.

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Is it a coincidence that Jean Claude Van Damm and Trevor Lawrence have never been seen in the same room at the same time? We have footage from the set of Blood Sport and it appears Trevor Lawrence was actually in the movie…

 

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HOUSTON – This College football year has been crazy. From Conferences not playing to big upsets every weekend. But one of the biggest surprises for me has been watching this BYU football team dominate nearly every weekend. BYU’s contract with ESPN has certainly helped push the narrative this team is on the cusp of something great.

From the jump, Zach Wilson continued to impress. He was 25-35 and went off for 40 yards and 4 TDs. What’s really impressive about Wilson’s play is that BYU’s offensive targets aren’t exactly 5/4 star athletes. He is putting up ridiculous numbers with players that most likely will never play after College. Could you imagine Wilson on a team like USC or Texas? Our SBit deep fake studio was able to create this very accurate representation of Zach Wilson’s play in

There is a shareable GIF version of the video below!

The BYU vs. Houston Cougars game was a competitive battle until the 4th quarter. At one point Houston even had the lead and looked as if they might pull this one out. However, in the 4th BYU put their foot on the accelerator to blow them out. Keep in mind this is only the 2nd game Houston has played. It is entirely possible that they aren’t a very competitive team. Notwithstanding BYU continues to put up impressive numbers.

The analytics company PFF, best known for its College football data provided a top 5 list of the best offenses. Interestingly enough BYU came in at #1. We will see how this changes over the next week but things are looking good.

1. BYU – 97.5
2. Alabama – 93.9
3. Marshall – 88.8
4. Notre Dame – 88.2
5. Coastal Carolina – 85.7

Listen I am no BYU fan. I honestly thought they were going to get blown out and my -3.5 line would be covered. But as I watched Wilson play there were just so many times I thought this kid is special.

“I feel like the statement we made is that we are a big-time team.” — BYU quarterback Zach Wilson

Look at this absolute dime by Wilson. He is throwing fire.

Wilson with the no-look shovel pass

If this is what I can expect to see when watching BYU then call me a fan. This team is exciting and has a QB who is mobile and able to throw. This is an exciting year for BYU and I can’t wait to see what they do next.

GIF version of Zach Wilson as Thor:

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Welp, it looks like #2 from the Houston Cougars didn’t get the Covid memo. In what is a dirty play a Houston Cougars player was caught on camera spitting on a BYU player. Check out the video below for the dirty play. BYU would end up winning the game 43-26 and move on to a 5-0 record. This is one of BYU’s best starts in recent memory and if they win out they might have a shot at a New Year’s 6 bid. That is unless the entire team gets Covid from being spit on…

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The University of Utah will officially kick off their short in season on November 7th against Arizona.

There official schedule is as follows.

2020 Utah Football Schedule:

11/7: AZ
11/13: @ UCLA
11/21: USC
11/28: @ ASU
12/5: OSU
12/11: @ CU

“The seventh and final week will feature all twelve teams in action highlighted by the Pac-12 Football Championship Game on Dec. 18.”

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The PAC-12 just announced that they are kicking off a shorter season starting November 7th. The official schedule will be released later next week. There is still a discussion as to whether a 7 game season will qualify a team for the playoffs. However, getting the season going is a big win for PAC-12 fans.

Update: a press conference with Larry Scott has been scheduled for 5:00 a.m. Pacific standard Time. There will be additional details about this season then.

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