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![The Holy Score: Breaking down Week 1 victories by Utah and Brigham Young](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3009/300940/30094055.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
The Holy Score: Breaking down Week 1 victories by Utah and Brigham Young
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Sept. 4 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
Both teams played FCS opponents, but the Utes were sharper than the Cougars.
![Pac-12 bowl projections: Utah and Oregon reach the CFP, Washington heads to Las Vegas](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3009/300908/30090872.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Pac-12 bowl projections: Utah and Oregon reach the CFP, Washington heads to Las Vegas
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Sept. 3 - 10:20 p.m. | Save Story
The schools could have trouble filling all their spots if two teams reach the playoff.
![Best of the West rankings: Utah is No. 1, USC rises while Oregon fades](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3009/300921/30092163.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Best of the West rankings: Utah is No. 1, USC rises while Oregon fades
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Sept. 2 - 1:51 p.m. | Save Story
The Utes looked like CFP contenders in their opener; the Ducks most definitely did not.
![Utah football: Our look at the 10 greatest wins of Kyle Whittingham's 2 decades at the helm](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2954/295443/29544353.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Utah football: Our look at the 10 greatest wins of Kyle Whittingham's 2 decades at the helm
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Aug. 26 - 2:23 p.m. | Save Story
Whittingham, who replaced Urban Meyer in December 2004, has built a Hall of Fame resume.
![Hotline heat check: Sitake, Sanders, Bray among the coaches under pressure as 2024 season begins](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2999/299900/29990074.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Hotline heat check: Sitake, Sanders, Bray among the coaches under pressure as 2024 season begins
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Aug. 22 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
Success is measured differently on each campus as realignment casts a long shadow.
![Pac-12 bowl projections: Utah, Oregon jump into the CFP while WSU qualifies for Independence](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2954/295445/29544580.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Pac-12 bowl projections: Utah, Oregon jump into the CFP while WSU qualifies for Independence
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Aug. 20 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
Bowl tie-ins are unchanged despite the breakup of the conference.
![Big 12 football preview: Utah, Oklahoma State, Kansas State the front-runners in crowded race](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3002/300287/30028737.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Big 12 football preview: Utah, Oklahoma State, Kansas State the front-runners in crowded race
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Aug. 18 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
Arizona and Kansas also have what it takes to finish on the top tier.
![Big 12 football preview: Conference schedule analysis shows advantage for Arizona, Kansas and Cincinnati](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2949/294987/29498743.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Big 12 football preview: Conference schedule analysis shows advantage for Arizona, Kansas and Cincinnati
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Aug. 14 - 11:11 p.m. | Save Story
In the new world order, the so-called schedule "misses" matter a great deal.
![Wilner's AP preseason Top 25 ballot: Ohio State, Georgia lead the way with Utah close behind](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3003/300354/30035482.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Wilner's AP preseason Top 25 ballot: Ohio State, Georgia lead the way with Utah close behind
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Aug. 11 - 11:02 p.m. | Save Story
More than half the teams (14) are from two conferences: the Big Ten and SEC.
![Breaking down which Big 12 athletic budgets are most (and least) efficient after Arizona's shortfall](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2955/295567/29556758.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Breaking down which Big 12 athletic budgets are most (and least) efficient after Arizona's shortfall
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Aug. 7 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
A lengthy assessment of Arizona athletics offers clues into money management elsewhere.
![Our radical ideas for Big 12 football schedule as Brett Yormark seeks 'value creation'](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2998/299879/29987967.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Our radical ideas for Big 12 football schedule as Brett Yormark seeks 'value creation'
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Updated July 31 - 1:02 a.m. | Save Story
There are several broadcast windows available, but the conference must get creative.
![Hotline Mailbag: How the 2024 Pac-12 race would have looked, a new 'Pac' name and more](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2901/290130/29013055.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Hotline Mailbag: How the 2024 Pac-12 race would have looked, a new 'Pac' name and more
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted July 19 - 11:37 p.m. | Save Story
There would have been a clear favorite this fall if the conference had stayed intact.
![Realignment 101: Sankey focuses on '16' while ACC legal issues linger, but is Fox targeting unclaimed ground?](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2999/299995/29999545.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Realignment 101: Sankey focuses on '16' while ACC legal issues linger, but is Fox targeting unclaimed ground?
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted July 16 - 11:55 p.m. | Save Story
The Big Ten Network is missing a major college football state.
![New Pac-12 bowl partnerships for 2024-25 same as old Pac-12 partnerships (despite realignment)](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2963/296337/29633703.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
New Pac-12 bowl partnerships for 2024-25 same as old Pac-12 partnerships (despite realignment)
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted July 12 - 10:17 a.m. | Save Story
The status quo was the simplest solution for the conferences and the bowl games.
![Why Big 12 should consider private equity: Winning football can counteract enrollment apocalypse](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2987/298766/29876673.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Why Big 12 should consider private equity: Winning football can counteract enrollment apocalypse
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted June 18 - 12:13 p.m. | Save Story
Commissioner Brett Yormark reportedly is negotiating a $1 billion PE deal.
![Analyzing the value of 'Allstate 12' conference (if Big 12 makes giant leap with naming rights deal)](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2992/299270/29927081.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Analyzing the value of 'Allstate 12' conference (if Big 12 makes giant leap with naming rights deal)
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted June 14 - 11:53 p.m. | Save Story
"If the branding is on every Big 12 football field and basketball court … the number of impressions is astronomical."
![College football recruiting: Why June matters more than any other month](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2991/299165/29916594.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
College football recruiting: Why June matters more than any other month
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted May 30 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
A combination of factors, including the rise of mega-camps, have turned the spotlight onto June.
![10 key dates for college sports: From the House case to the Pac-12 departures](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2990/299089/29908985.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
10 key dates for college sports: From the House case to the Pac-12 departures
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted May 21 - 12:55 p.m. | Save Story
The outgoing Pac-12 schools won't be leaving at the start of the fiscal year.
![Mailbag: Why Utah is best positioned of Pac-12 schools to thrive in next era and more](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2954/295443/29544353.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Mailbag: Why Utah is best positioned of Pac-12 schools to thrive in next era and more
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted May 18 - 8:43 p.m. | Save Story
Combine their success and their competition, and the Utes' path into the CFP is wide.
![Mailbag: Utah's post-Whittingham plan, USC's valuation, BYU's win total and more](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2984/298455/29845555.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)