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Yes, there is no 2020 PAC 12 Football Season, but don't let that get you down, because we're here to help!  We're going to relive one of the best PAC 12 seasons recently by taking the Delorean back to 2014!In Episode 98 we break down and preview the PAC 12 North in 2014.Ad: UCLA B Team PodcastSubscribe and review!Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastApple PodcastsContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

In this weeks episode of The Read Option Podcast, Dave and Will discuss the newly announced PAC 12 Football Schedule, and what it could look like IF it goes through.  Who has the easiest schedule? who has the hardest?  Will it go through?  Will it be canceled?The guys then discuss the media only meeting with the PAC 12 Leadership on why the PAC 12 has decided to continue Football this fall.Ad: The Green & Gold PodcastSubscribe and review!Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastApple PodcastsContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

WE'RE BACK!  Ready to discuss the topics of PAC 12 Football, and we get back to work with a doozy in Rudy Carpenter reporting through Twitter that the PAC 12 Football Players are forming a Union.  Which... they can't.  We'll tell you why.  In the second segment, the guys talk about the PAC 12 (and B1G) going Conference only in their scheduling for the 2020 College Football Season because of the Coronavirus.  We discuss why going conference only is going to be a good thing, and why that also will lead to no College Football Playoff or Bowl Games this season.  Here is the Tweet ___> https://twitter.com/rudygcarp12/status/1284201711670751232Ad: Going Deep PodcastSubscribe and review!Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastApple PodcastsContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

In this episode, the guys discuss the new hires in LA for Clay Helton in their ongoing search to returning to their historical roots in College Football.  An elite defense.  Is Todd Orlando really the guy?  What about Craig Naivar coming with Orlando from Texas?  How fast will the turn around be?In the 2nd segment, Dave and Will talk about the Transfer Portal, specifically on how the PAC 12 is utilizing it and how it is affecting individual teams in the conference.  Who is truly benefitting from the Transfer Portal?  What team is being hurt the most?Ad: Green & Bold Podcast @GreenAndBold1 Subscribe and review!Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

Episode 94 goes heavy into our new format. PAC 12 only coverage.  We're tossing out the SEC, ACC, B1G, and Big XII talk unless it directly affects the PAC 12.  In this episode, we discuss the WAY too early PAC 12 Championship odds from Sports Betting Dime.  Who is too high? Who is too low?  Who has a legitimate shot as of January?In the next segment, we discuss Nick Rolovich being announced the new Head Coach at Washington State.  Will he be Mike Leach Lite?  Can he bring a championship to Wazzu?Ad: A Bucking Spurs Podcast @buckingspursSubscribe and review!Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

Its Bowl Season!!! Segment 1 takes a journey through Bowl Schedule as we give you the bowls we're looking forward to watching, and how it will effect the PAC 12.  We also debut out new segment Finebombs, where the takes are hot, but they don't make sense.In Segment 2, we take an in-depth look into the Cheez-It and Holiday Bowls with Washington State taking on Air Force, and #22 USC vs #16 Iowa.  Can the PAC 12 have a good bowl season?  Can they go undefeated?  How many yards will their be in the Cheez-It Bowl? We also take a more in-depth look into the USC coaching situation and why we believe Coach Helton is the right guy.Give us a follow and reviewJoin us on our Discord discord.gg/whF6Jy4Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

This week on the Read Option Podcast, we quickly recap Week 14 in College Football, and move to Black Sunday.  Quite a few coaches were let go, 1 surprise in the retirement of Chris Petersen, and the not so shocking return of Clay Helton to USC.  Can Helton get it done at USC?  Is he struggling because USC has not fully bought into him as a Coach?  Is it his staff?In the 2nd and last segment in this episode, the guys talk about the Championship games of this week in College Football.  Can Oklahoma beat Baylor again and jump Utah into the Playoff?  Can Utah get in with just a win and a Georgia loss?  Will Georgia lose to LSU?  Is Wisconsin going to be able to compete against Ohio State in a rematch?  So many questions, all answered. Give us a follow and reviewJoin us on our Discord discord.gg/whF6Jy4Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

This week on The Read Option Podcast, we recap Week 12 in College Football.  In the 2nd segment, we have Chris Buchignani (@buchignani) from the Obligatory Penn St Podcast (@ObligatoryPSU) on the show to preview #8 Penn State going into Columbus to try and knock off the lead head in the Hydra Division #HailHydra in #2 Ohio State.  Do the Nittany Lions have what it takes to pull off the upset?  Will it be close?  Or will Ohio State continue on their rampage toward the playoff?In the last segment, we discuss the Battle for LA between UCLA and #23 USC.  The game Dorian Thompson-Robinson overlooked their previous opponent for.  So here's hoping DTR is ready for a surging USC squad who is playing for Clay Helton's job, to the chagrin of USC fans.  Does Chip Kelly really own USC?  He is 4-1 vs the Trojans.  Can Clay Helton continue his late-season push and maybe make the PAC 12 Championship game?Give us a follow and reviewJoin us on our Discord discord.gg/whF6Jy4Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastItunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-r…d1271025049?mt=2Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Icrbpfk3lcumyvryzityvvg3jdy?t=The_Read_Option_Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IEaV7TV0g2xRlMDIiP0Jp?si=fHIG_ItJQoOQSIgpfVM5TQWebsite: thereadoptionpodca.wixsite.com/websiteContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

We hit the ground running by recapping Week 11 in College Football.  Alabama loses, and it doesn't hurt.  Minnesota wins, and it hurts Penn State.  The Playoff Committee is charged with a very possible task, just don't be dumb.We then head out to Waco and preview Jalen Hurts, CeeDee Lamb, and the #10 Oklahoma Sooners vs Matt Rhule, James Lynch, and the undefeated #13 Baylor Bears.  Does Oklahoma have the defense to be able to stop Baylor?  Can Baylor hold Oklahoma to their season lows, and send a message to the College Football world, their record isn't a fluke?In the last segment, we preview Oregon State hosting Arizona State.  Will the Sun Devils be the next surprise victim in the Beavers run to relevancy?  Or will Herm Edwards, Eno Benjamin, and the ASU Defense be able to get a much-needed W in Corvallis where Jake Luton, Isaiah Hodgins, and Jonathan Smith wait with a high powered offense?Give us a follow and reviewJoin us on our Discord discord.gg/whF6Jy4Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastItunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-r…d1271025049?mt=2Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Icrbpfk3lcumyvryzityvvg3jdy?t=The_Read_Option_Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IEaV7TV0g2xRlMDIiP0Jp?si=fHIG_ItJQoOQSIgpfVM5TQWebsite: thereadoptionpodca.wixsite.com/websiteContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

Episode 89 goes back to the norms of recapping the previous week of College Football as we recap Week 9.  Yes, Oklahoma did lose, yes Kansas won because Texas Tech pushed the wrong button on the controller.  LSU beats Auburn, UCLA is getting good... (weird we know).  We also discuss why Ohio State should be ranked #2 over Alabama, and it's not even close.In the 2nd segment, Dave and Will have Trevor (https://twitter.com/4thand_inches) from the 4th and Inches: A Husky Podcast (https://anchor.fm/trevor-mueller) on the show to preview Washington hosting Utah.  Will Utah continue their demolition path to the PAC 12 Championship?  Or is Washington going to be too much to handle in Seattle?  How healthy is Tyler Huntley, and can he survive and win against Washington?In the last segment, the guys preview Oregon travelling down to LA to face off against a surging USC.  Can USC beat Oregon?  Will CJ Verdell go off against the Trojans 96th ranked Rushing Defense?  Will beating USC be enough of a marquee win in the conference to get Oregon into the playoff?Give us a follow and reviewJoin us on our Discord discord.gg/whF6Jy4Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastItunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-r…d1271025049?mt=2Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Icrbpfk3lcumyvryzityvvg3jdy?t=The_Read_Option_Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IEaV7TV0g2xRlMDIiP0Jp?si=fHIG_ItJQoOQSIgpfVM5TQWebsite: thereadoptionpodca.wixsite.com/websiteContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

In this week's episode of The Read Option Podcast, David and Will recap Week 8 of College Football, as well as discuss the importance of Strength of Schedule as a metric in deciding College Football's National Champion.  Is SOS used too much?  Too little?  Can the importance be adjusted?  We answer these questions and more.In the second segment, the guys bring on Trace Travers from Cal Rivals and discuss Evan Weaver, Justin Wilcox, and the Cal Bears going into Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake to try and get a win vs the Utes who are on fire and poised to win the PAC 12 South.  Is Tyler Huntley going to be playing in this game?  Can Cal score enough points on the nasty Utah defense with their 3rd string QB?In the last segment, Dave and Will preview Auburn vs LSU.  Is this the game where Joe Burrow has his Heisman moment?  Can Auburn keep up with the scoring onslaught the LSU will almost assuredly bring?  Can Auburn slow down the LSU offense?Give us a follow and reviewJoin us on our Discord discord.gg/whF6Jy4Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastItunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-r…d1271025049?mt=2Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Icrbpfk3lcumyvryzityvvg3jdy?t=The_Read_Option_Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IEaV7TV0g2xRlMDIiP0Jp?si=fHIG_ItJQoOQSIgpfVM5TQWebsite: thereadoptionpodca.wixsite.com/websiteContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

Episode 87 gets heated as the guys recap week 7 in College Football, but get sidetracked when discussing Georgia and their loss to South Carolina.  Should Georgia be out of the Playoff Race because of their loss?  What about ESPN's comments about Minnesota and Baylor during Halftime of the Boise State vs Hawaii game?  All of this is discussed during the first segment.In the second segment, the guys preview and breakdown Oregon vs Washington.  Does Washington have enough on Offense to hang with Oregon?  Is Oregon walking into a Chris Petersen beat down?  Will Washington's offensive line play to their potential?In the last segment, Will and Dave look at the Matchup in the PAC 12 South of Utah hosting Arizona State.  Will ASU continue their winning streak vs the Utes?  Or will Utah continue their Offensive production against a defense that has shown it is able to be hit for big plays?  Can the Utes stop Eno Benjamin?  Give us a follow and reviewJoin us on our Discord discord.gg/whF6Jy4Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastItunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-r…d1271025049?mt=2Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Icrbpfk3lcumyvryzityvvg3jdy?t=The_Read_Option_Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IEaV7TV0g2xRlMDIiP0Jp?si=fHIG_ItJQoOQSIgpfVM5TQWebsite: thereadoptionpodca.wixsite.com/websiteContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

Episode 86 recaps Week 6 in College Football, especially the PAC 12. Is Chip Kelly done in Westwood?  Stanford overpowering Washington, statement or luck?The guys also preview in Segment 2 LSU hosting Florida at night!  We get it Florida, you're better then we thought you were.  How much better?  We'll see when they face Joe Burrow and the Tigers at night in Death Valley.  FYI Heisman Voters, Joe Burrow should be your front runner.Dave and Will also preview in Segment 3 Washington State travelling to the land of Mandrake to face Herm Edwards, Eno Benjamin, and the Arizona State Sun Devils.  Does Mike Leach and the Cougs bounce back?  Or Will their defensive woes continue against an ASU Offense waiting to explode?Give us a follow and reviewJoin us on our Discord discord.gg/whF6Jy4Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastItunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-r…d1271025049?mt=2Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Icrbpfk3lcumyvryzityvvg3jdy?t=The_Read_Option_Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IEaV7TV0g2xRlMDIiP0Jp?si=fHIG_ItJQoOQSIgpfVM5TQWebsite: thereadoptionpodca.wixsite.com/websiteContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

Episode 85 stays in the PAC 12 for the recap of week 5 as the guys are joined for the first-ever fan game recap brought to you by Utahman in the ATL Matt. Go follow Matt on Twitter at @mattz1439. The guys then preview Cal going into the not so friendly confines of Autzen Stadium to face the 13th ranked Oregon Ducks.  Can Cal muster enough offense with Modster at QB to get a win?  Will Herbert have a Heisman performance against the vaunted Cal defense?  We break it down for you and answer all these questions.In the last segment, we take on #7 Auburn vs #10 Florida.  One of the guys thinks Florida is severely overrated and is headed for a buzzsaw against Bo Nix and the Auburn Tigers. The other, is much high on Florida even without Feleipe Franks.  Does Florida have enough? Or will Auburn continue its collision course with LSU and Bama at a high rate?  Give us a follow and reviewJoin us on our Discord discord.gg/whF6Jy4Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastItunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-r…d1271025049?mt=2Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Icrbpfk3lcumyvryzityvvg3jdy?t=The_Read_Option_Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IEaV7TV0g2xRlMDIiP0Jp?si=fHIG_ItJQoOQSIgpfVM5TQWebsite: thereadoptionpodca.wixsite.com/websiteContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

Episode 84 starts out with David and Will recapping Week 4 in College Football.  Is the PAC 12 really out of the playoff?  Who won the weekend?In the second segment, the guy's breakdown Virginia and their visit to South Bend to play Notre Dame.  Can Bronco get a win in South Bend to stay undefeated?  Will the Irish rebound from their loss to Georgia?In the last segment, the show moves out to Seattle to talk USC vs Washington and the potential preview of the PAC 12 Championship game.  Is Helton slowly coming off the hot seat?  Will Washington lose another home game?Give us a follow and reviewJoin us on our Discord discord.gg/whF6Jy4Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastItunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-r…d1271025049?mt=2Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Icrbpfk3lcumyvryzityvvg3jdy?t=The_Read_Option_Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IEaV7TV0g2xRlMDIiP0Jp?si=fHIG_ItJQoOQSIgpfVM5TQWebsite: thereadoptionpodca.wixsite.com/websiteContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

In this episode of The Read Option Podcast, David and Will break down what happened in Week 2.  Especially the upset of the week in the PAC 12 with BYU over USC.In the next segment, the guys discuss Utah going down to LA and trying to maintain an undefeated record on the year.  However, they're trying to do it in a place they have not won in over 100 years.  The LA Coliseum.  Will USC continue their LA dominance over the Utes?  Or will Utah maintain their path as the PAC 12's best bet to make the College Football Playoff?In the last segment, Dave and Will discuss Notre Dame's visit to Athens in a faceoff with SEC East favorite, the Georgia Bulldogs.  Does Notre Dame have enough to win between the hedges?  Or is Georgia out to prove they belong with Alabama as an elite team in College Football?Give us a follow and reviewJoin us on our Discord discord.gg/whF6Jy4Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastWebsite: thereadoptionpodca.wixsite.com/websiteContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

This weeks episode of The Read Option Podcast, Dave and Will change the script to what did we learn about College Football in Week 2? Who stood out? Who fell (UCLLLLLLLLLLLA)? Who is on the rise?In the 2nd segment, the guys head to the ACC and talk Syracuse and Clemson. Can the orange bounce back from the drubbing by Maryland and challenge Clemson? Or will Clemson continue its march toward the playoff?In the 3rd and last segment of the episode, the guys discuss ASU v MSU part deux. Can ASU and Freshman QB Jayden Daniels clean up the offense? Is Eno Benjamin going to get back to elite status? Or will Lewerke and the Spartans take control of the game and win in convincing fashion?Give us a follow and reviewJoin us on our Discord discord.gg/whF6Jy4Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastItunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-r…d1271025049?mt=2Google Play Music: play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#…xrryyj4rwarjhipleWebsite: thereadoptionpodca.wixsite.com/websiteContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

In this episode of The Read Option Podcast, the guys take the first segment to recap Week 1. How did each conference fair? Winners and losers.In segment 2, David and Will head out to LA and talk about USC hosting Stanford in the annual Week 2 matchup between the Cardinal and Trojans. Which backup will show out for their team? Is Clay Helton coaching for his job?In the last segment, we discuss Texas playing LSU in Austin. Will Texas be able to score against a vicious LSU defense? Can LSU move the ball against a power 5 opponent?Give us a follow and reviewJoin us on our Discord discord.gg/whF6Jy4Twitter @ReadOPTPodcastInstagram @readoptionpodcastItunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-r…d1271025049?mt=2Google Play Music: play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#…xrryyj4rwarjhipleWebsite: thereadoptionpodca.wixsite.com/websiteContact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.comGoogle Phone (385)404-4667

Episode 80 starts off with Dave and Will recapping Week 0. Arizona.... Is it fixable? Because.... wow. In the next segment, we play our interview we did earlier with Mike Yam (@Mike_Yam)from the PAC 12 Network to get his insider look at the upcoming season. In Segment 3, the guys discuss Northwestern travelling to Palo Alto to play Stanford. Is KJ Costello going to be slingin it? or will we see a revived Stanford run game? Is Bowser going to be the best back on the field? In the last segment, Dave and Will head to Jerry World for Oregon vs Auburn. Who is going to win the titanic battle upfront? Oregon or Auburn? Can Herbert get the W? Or will the Auburn D be too much? What about Bo Nix? Give us a follow and review Join us on our Discord discord.gg/whF6Jy4 Twitter @ReadOPTPodcast Instagram @readoptionpodcast Itunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-r…d1271025049?mt=2 Google Play Music: play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#…xrryyj4rwarjhiple Website: thereadoptionpodca.wixsite.com/website Contact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.com Google Phone (385)404-4667

Episode 79 starts off by having the guys head up to Seattle to take a look at the Huskies. Is Coach Pete winning the North again? Jacob Eason, can he be better than Browning? In the 2nd segment, Dave and Will finish off the PAC 12 Previews by hitting up Pullman and Washington State. Leach, can you just pencil his teams for 10 wins at this point? Is Leach the greatest QB coach of all time? Is this Gage Gabrud's team? In the 3rd segment, the guys take on Week 0! It's Finally Here!! Miami vs Florida, Arizona at Hawaii. Can the Canes match up with that nasty Florida Defense and a good Offense led by Feleipe Franks? Or is Florida just too much. Then out to Halawa Hawai'i. Is Khalil Tate going to be unleashed? Can Arizona start off fast, or are they going to let Cole McDonald and the Warriors hang around for far too long? Give us a follow and review Join us on our Discord discord.gg/whF6Jy4 Twitter @ReadOPTPodcast Instagram @readoptionpodcast Itunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-r…d1271025049?mt=2 Google Play Music: play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#…xrryyj4rwarjhiple Website: thereadoptionpodca.wixsite.com/website Contact us at thereadoptionpodcast@gmail.com Google Phone (385)404-4667