PAC-12 Is Officially BACK! Expansion, Rankings & 2026 College Football Predictions

The Pac-12 officially returns, but the biggest questions are only beginning. In this crossover episode of Locked On Pac-12 and Locked On College Football, Christian Rauh and Spencer McLaughlin break down what the future of the conference could look like following its official relaunch. From conference expansion and potential future members to the race for the 2026 football championship, every major storyline is on the table. Topics include: Why the Pac-12 may not stay at eight football members for long Expansion candidates including UNLV, UConn, North Dakota State, Sacramento State, Stanford and Cal Whether the conference now has leverage in future realignment Ranking the best head coaches in the Pac-12 Can anyone catch Boise State in 2026? Fresno State vs. San Diego State as the biggest challenger Expectations for Washington State and Oregon State under new head coaches Long-term outlook for the conference If you're following Pac-12 football, conference realignment, Boise State, Washington State, Oregon State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Colorado State, Utah State, or the future of college football, this episode covers everything you need to know. Subscribe for daily Pac-12 coverage, breaking news, recruiting, coaching updates, conference expansion, and football analysis all season long. #Pac12 #CollegeFootball #BoiseState #WashingtonState #OregonState #ConferenceRealignment #CFB #FresnoState #SanDiegoState #LockedOnPac12 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Pac-12 Conference: Boise State Broncos, Colorado State Rams, Fresno State Bulldogs, Gonzaga Bulldogs, Oregon State Beavers, San Diego State Aztecs, Texas State Bobcats, Utah State Aggies, Washington State Cougars