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Y-Option is a podcast and newsletter that covers all angles of college football through the lens of the West Coast. Award-winning analyst Yogi Roth leads thoughtful discussions around the biggest topics on campus as the college football landscape goes through an immense shift while continuing to celebrate the athletes, coaches, and characters that make the game great.
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About Y-Option
On August 4, 2023, college football on the West Coast was changed forever. Washington and Oregon announced their intentions to follow USC and UCLA to the Big Ten. Arizona, Arizona State and Utah then proclaimed they would accompany Colorado to the Big 12. California and Stanford would soon set a path for the ACC, leaving Oregon State and Washington State to hold down the legacy of the 108-year-old conference. While playing apart, these schools will always be connected and Y-Option will be the common thread for these fans while also celebrating the entire footprint and giving a thoughtful and West Coast-lens on the biggest stories in college football.
has been driven by the power of sports and story for over 20 years, as an on-air college football analyst, Elite 11 coach, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, and New York Times and Amazon best-selling author. A former Pitt wide receiver and USC coach, he is also a motivational speaker, tv and event host, and world traveler. To talk football, family, and storytelling, connect with him @YogiRoth.
is an Emmy Award-winning television producer who has worked in sports media for over 25 years. After spending almost a decade with FOX Sports Net, he helped launch both MLB Network and Pac-12 Networks. He also spent three seasons overseeing football communications for the Pac-12 Conference. Follow Jim @jthornby.
