For the Wildcat Country podcast I co-host with my buddy Shane Dale, I spoke to (former ESPN) college football analyst Mark May this week, who said no matter what happens, the Pac-12 has no chance at making this year’s final four in the College Football Playoff. His rationale is that an Oregon or USC at 7-0 doesn’t stack up to a 9-1 SEC team, Notre Dame, Miami, or Texas for example. With all due respect to Mr. May…he’s right.

We’re nearly a month into the college football season and I, like many others, have no idea what to make of the entire landscape. The SEC kicks off this weekend while the Big 10 is a month away. Last week I thought I would be writing about the Pac-12 in this space but as of now, their situation is still up in the air.

The Big 10 is officially back…so now what? Sure, I’m thrilled…more big name college football teams will be playing this Fall. But where is my Pac-12?

So we’ve finally made it…I think? Three Power 5 conferences intend to play college football this Fall and two are starting this weekend, the Big 12 and ACC, most of whom are playing a pathetic slate of non-conference games.