In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are recording remotely to talk about the aftermath of the season, with big coaching moves, like Kalen DeBoer moving on from Washington to head to Alabama after the retirement of Nick Saban, Jedd Fisch leaving Arizona for Washington, and then some guy whose parents named him Brent Brennan being hired at Arizona.
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Pac-12 Bowl Picks Totals: Ryan (6-3), David (2-7)
Season Totals: Ryan (51-40-1), David (50-41-1)
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In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are in studio to breakdown the final Pac-12 college football game ever, Washington’s 34-13 loss at the hands of Michigan in the national championship game. The Huskies had an opportunity to win their first national championship since 1991, but the Wolverines run game and defensive front were too much for Kalen DeBoer’s squad that finishes the season an impressive 14-1 in only his second year at the helm.
The guys breakdown what they saw from Monday night’s game where UW was unable to generate the explosive plays that propelled them past Texas and into this title bout.
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Pac-12 Bowl Picks Totals: Ryan (6-3), David (2-7)
Season Totals: Ryan (51-40-1), David (50-41-1)
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In this episode of the Podcast of Champions, Dave and Ryan recap the January 1 bowl games, including Oregon’s dominating win over Liberty in the Fiesta Bowl and Washington’s thrilling 37-31 win over Texas in the CFP Semifinal.
Then, the fellas preview the CFP Final, between Washington and Michigan. The contrast of styles between the two teams makes this a very difficult one to predict.
Finally, and as always, Ryan and Dave finish the show up by answering listener questions.
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Pac-12 Bowl Previews
CFP Preview
Monday, January 8 ESPN 4:30 p.m. No. 2 Washington vs. No.1 Michigan (-5) – Dave (Washington), Ryan (Washington)
Pac-12 Bowl Picks Totals: Ryan (6-2), David (2-6) Season Totals: Ryan (51-39-1), David (50-40-1)
Power Rankings
1. Oregon
2. Washington
3. Arizona
4. Oregon State
5. Utah
6. USC
7. California
8. UCLA
9. Washington State
10. Arizona State
11. Colorado
12. Stanford
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In this episode of the Podcast of Champions host Ryan Abraham is in studio with David Woods joining the stream remotely to recap the Alamo, Holiday and Sun Bowls and previewing the Fiesta Bowl and Sugar Bowl., the first College Football Playoff appearance for the Pac-12 since 2016.
The guys start off breaking down what was a depleted USC squad facing No. 15 Louisville in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego. Despite the limited roster numbers the Trojans came out inspired behind Miller Moss and his USC bowl record six touchdown passes en route to a 42-28 victory.
Next up No. 14 Arizona had a monster matchup with No. 12 Oklahoma in the Alamo Bowl, one of the best games outside of the NY6 games. The Wildcats ran out to a 13-0 lead before the Sooners rattled off 28-straight. Arizona was able to capitalize on OU turnovers and finished strong for the 38-24 victory.
Finally, No. 19 Oregon State faced No. 16 Notre Dame in the Sun Bowl on Friday morning in El Paso. Both teams suffered major roster opt-outs, but the Beavers were far more depleted including the majority of their coaching staff. This one wasn’t much of a contest with ND cruising to a 40-8 victory.
The guys then look ahead to the New Year’s Day bowls with No. 8 Oregon facing No. 23 Liberty in the Fiesta Bowl and No. 2 Washington matching up with No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl in the College Football Playoffs.
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Pac-12 Bowl Previews
Fiesta Bowl – Monday, January 1 ESPN 10 a.m. No. 23 Liberty vs. No. 8 Oregon (-16.5) – Dave (Liberty), Ryan (Oregon)
Sugar Bowl, Semifinal – Monday, January 1 ESPN 5:45 p.m. No. 3 Texas vs. No. 2 Washington (+4) – Dave (UW), Ryan (UW)
Pac-12 Bowl Picks Totals: Ryan (4-2), David (1-5)
Season Totals: Ryan (49-39-1), David (49-39-1)
Power Rankings
Washington
Oregon
Arizona
Oregon State
Utah
USC
California
UCLA
Washington State
Arizona State
Colorado
Stanford
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In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods come to you on Christmas Day to bring you the glad tidings of even more Pac-12 football.
The guys start off recapping the Las Vegas Bowl, in which Utah fell to Northwestern 14-7 in a truly unwatchable mess of a game. Then, the fellas preview the three Pac-12 bowls this week, including the Holiday Bowl between Louisville and USC, the Alamo Bowl between Oklahoma and Arizona, and the Sun Bowl between Notre Dame and Oregon State.
The fellas also break down the latest in Pac-12 news, including the account of the final days of the Pac-12 from the Washington perspective.
As usual Ryan and Dave end the podcast answering listener emails and questions from the YouTube chat.
Pac-12 Bowl Picks Totals: Ryan (2-1), David (0-3)
Season Totals: Ryan (47-38-1), David (48-37-1)
Pac-12 Bowl Previews
Holiday Bowl – Wednesday, December 27FOX 5 p.m. No. 15 Louisville vs. USC (+7) – Dave (Louisville), Ryan (Louisville)
Alamo Bowl – Thursday, December 28 ESPN 6:15 p.m. No. 14 Arizona vs. No. 12 Oklahoma (+2.5) – Dave (Arizona), Ryan (Arizona)
Sun Bowl – Friday, December 29 CBS 11 a.m. No. 19 Oregon State vs. No. 16 Notre Dame (-6.5) – Dave (OSU), Ryan (ND)
In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio breaking down all of the exciting Pac-12 bowl action from over the weekend and look ahead to the upcoming bowl games for Conference of Champions programs.
The guys start off recapping the two bowl games from Saturday, UCLA and Boise State in the Los Angeles Bowl and California and Texas Tech in the Independence Bowl. The Bruins came out in the first half looking like they were nursing a collective hangover as the Broncos could do whatever they wanted. But after halftime Chip Kelly rallied the troops and put Ethan Garbers in the game and UCLA cruised to victory. The Golden Bears scored on their first offensive possession following a Red Raiders turnover and when the game was tied at 14 early it appeared to be a shootout in the making. Unfortunately Cal didn’t score again and got dismantled by Tech while getting dominated on both lines of scrimmage.
On Saturday the next Pac-12 bowl game kicks off with Utah facing Northwestern in the Las Vegas Bowl. Head coach Kyle Whittingham shines in these non-NY6 bowls and the guys will talk about how they feel the Utes will play and do their picks against the spread.
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Pac-12 Bowl Previews
Las Vegas Bowl – ABC 4:30 p.m. Utah vs. Northwestern (+6.5) – Dave (Utah), Ryan (NW)
Pac-12 Bowl Picks Totals: Ryan (1-1), David (0-2)
Season Totals: Ryan (46-38-1), David (48-36-1)
Power Rankings
Washington
Oregon
Arizona
Oregon State
Utah
USC
California
UCLA
Washington State
Arizona State
Colorado
Stanford
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In this episode of the Podcast of Champions host Ryan Abraham is back in studio and David Woods is in a secured, nondisclosed location joining the show remotely previewing the first two Pac-12 bowl games of the season. These are the first two of what will be the final seven games played by Pac-12 programs (unless Washington can win and advance in the playoffs).
On Saturday two teams from Conference of Champions will try to end their season on a high note with a bowl win. First up the UCLA Bruins will take on the Boise State Broncos in the Los Angeles Bowl hosted by Gronk held in SoFi Stadium. Less than two hours later the California Golden Bears will take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Shreveport, Louisiana at Independence Stadium. The guys preview both games and make their picks against the spread.
They also discuss former Pac-12 quarterback Jayden Daniels winning the Heisman Trophy over Washington’s Michael Penix and Oregon’s Bo Nix.
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Pac-12 Bowl Previews
LA Bowl – ABC 4:30 p.m. UCLA vs. Boise State (+4) – Dave (BSU), Ryan (UCLA)
Independence Bowl – ESPN 6:15 p.m. California vs. Texas Tech (-3) – Dave (Cal), Ryan (Cal)
Season TotalsPicks Against the Spread: Ryan (45-37-1), David (48-34-1)
Power Rankings
Washington
Oregon
Arizona
Oregon State
Utah
USC
California
UCLA
Washington State
Arizona State
Colorado
Stanford
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In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio recapping the very last Pac-12 Championship Game where 10-point underdog Washington took care of business against Oregon, claiming the final Pac-12 Championship in history and securing the first College Football Playoff berth since 2016. The Huskies are the overall No. 2 seed and will face No. 3 Texas (and UW former head coach Steve Sarkisian) for a chance to advance to the national championship game.
The guys also discuss where the rest of the conference of champions programs are heading for bowl season, the Pac-2 schools coming up with a scheduling agreement with the Mountain West, two Pac-12 Heisman finalists, some coordinator hires in the conference plus the opening of the NCAA Transfer Portal.
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Pac-12 Championship Totals: Ryan (1-0), David (1-0)
Picks Against the Spread Season Totals: Ryan (45-37-1), David (48-34-1)
Power Rankings
Washington
Oregon
Arizona
Oregon State
Utah
USC
California
UCLA
Washington State
Arizona State
Colorado
Stanford
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In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio previewing what should be an exciting end to the Pac-12 football conference, a championship game in Las Vegas between 12-0 No. 3 ranked Washington and 11-1 No. 5 ranked Oregon. The Huskies have been in some close games but they have come out on the right end each and every week, posting the first ever undefeated conference season in the Pac-12 era. The Ducks have been blowing teams out left and right after their midseason loss to UW and they have revenge on their mind.
Both teams have Heisman Trophy candidates at quarterback with Washington’s Michael Penix and Oregon’s Bo Nix, and both programs have a College Football Playoff berth on the line, which would be the conference’s first since 2016.
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Pac-12 Champ Game Pick
FRIDAY 5 p.m., ABC No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 3 Washington (+9.5) – Dave (UW), Ryan (UW)
Season TotalsPicks Against the Spread: Ryan (44-37-1), David (47-34-1)
Power Rankings
Oregon
Washington
Arizona
Oregon State
Utah
USC
California
UCLA
Washington State
Arizona State
Colorado
Stanford
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In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio recapping the very last Pac-12 regular season football weekend, not just for the season but unfortunately forever. We knew Washington had locked up the No. 1 seed for the Pac-12 Championship game but we didn’t know who the Huskies would face. Now we do thanks to Oregon’s beatdown of Oregon State in what could be the final game formerly known as the Civil War for the foreseeable future.
Meanwhile the Huskies kept their playoff hopes alive with a narrow win in the Apple Cup over Washington State (luckily, that game is set to continue for at least the next five years). Arizona still had a shot at a conference championship until the Ducks took care of business, but that did not deter the Wildcats who absolutely dominated ASU in the Territorial Cup.
A beat up Utah squad survived an upset bit from a beat up Colorado squad, Cal came into the Rose Bowl and gave the UCLA administration more to think about when it comes to keeping Chip Kelly into the Big Ten era plus Stanford got embarrassed by Notre Dame on the very last Pac-12 Network football broadcast.
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Week 13 Totals: Ryan (4-2), David (1-5)
Season Totals: Ryan (44-37-1), David (47-34-1)
Power Rankings
Oregon
Washington
Arizona
Oregon State
Utah
USC
California
UCLA
Washington State
Arizona State
Colorado
Stanford
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