Richard and Alex preview the two remaining FBS independents, Notre Dame and UConn, before diving into the reconstituted Pac-12. Teams in order:
5:57: Notre Dame, featuring Jessica Smetana of The Echoes
26:45: UConn
34:30: Moving to the new Pac-12 and refreshing you on the new membership and competitive format of the league
40:29: Boise State
48:21: San Diego State
51:35: Fresno State
58:41: Utah State
1:01:42: Washington State
1:09:25: Oregon State
1:12:50: Texas State
1:17:06: Colorado State
1:19:39: Pac-12 superlatives and preseason honors
Producer: Anthony Vito
Thanks to all of you who joined us during RELAUNCH WEEK. The 2026 season is now underway.
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Subscriber podcast: “Why You’re Always Bad: Northwestern” feat. Rodger Sherman
Free podcast: The 2026 Coach Firing Confidence Draft
Subscriber podcast: “Story of a Season: 2001”
Wide release: “Anatomy of a Coach Carousel: 2001”
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