Even though I’m a Coug fan, I don’t know if Wazzu would be second place in the old Pac 12. They have played just a bit better than their opponents, except Boise State, but the schedule is much easier. It’s nice to dream, though. Go Cougs!
What if "realignment did not occur?" I figure Nick Saban still retires and De Boer leaves UW, but Smith stays at OSU. So, second place in that PAC-12 is probably between WSU and Colorado, based on their current records, and I'd add OSU with Smith still in place and fewer out-transfers.
Even though I’m a Coug fan, I don’t know if Wazzu would be second place in the old Pac 12. They have played just a bit better than their opponents, except Boise State, but the schedule is much easier. It’s nice to dream, though. Go Cougs!
What if "realignment did not occur?" I figure Nick Saban still retires and De Boer leaves UW, but Smith stays at OSU. So, second place in that PAC-12 is probably between WSU and Colorado, based on their current records, and I'd add OSU with Smith still in place and fewer out-transfers.