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McLaughlin: Will Pac-12 be the Premier G6 Conference?

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21 August 2026

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The Pac-12 enters 2026 trying to define itself as the premier G6 league in the country, above those below it while chasing the P4 (ACC, Big 12, Big 10, SEC).

What can they actually accomplish on the field this year?

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I make my 2026 record prediction for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Do they truly deserve top-25 votes going into the year?

Last year the Duke Blue Devils were a rather shocking ACC Football Champion.

What will the follow-up act be for the Blue Devils and HC Manny Diaz after a sub-optimal offseason?

00:00 Future of Pac-12 Conference
05:59 Pac-12’s New Era Hopes
07:19 Discussing upcoming game against Cal
12:05 Evaluating Oklahoma State football expectations
15:11 Big 12 football reputations
17:17 Oregon football strategy discussion
22:31 Early season advantage against West Virginia
24:03 Kansas State football prospects
27:35 Duke’s upcoming games and playoff potential
30:31 Discussing Duke’s tough November schedule