Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Canzano: Monday Mailbag deals with Pac-12 expansion, Civil War future, Oregon-Penn State, G5 playoff hopes, and more

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John Canzano
Sep 22, 2025
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Oregon plays at Penn State on Saturday. (Photo: Tim Healy)

I love my readers.

They ask the best questions.

This week’s Monday Mailbag includes questions about Pac-12 expansion, Oregon-Penn State, Australian outlaws, and the “Group of Five” playoff contenders.

Should the Civil War series continue if it’s going to be so lopsided every year? Does Oregon need to be nastier and meaner to win big in college football? And what’s with the sluggish judge in the Pac-12 vs. Mountain West lawsuit?

Utah State’s new athletic director: a good hire?

North Texas to the Pac-12?

I even received a trick question (I think) this week.

Thanks to all who submitted questions.

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Onto the Monday Mailbag…

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