Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Canzano: Monday Mailbag delivers on Pac-12, MW, surprises, expansion strategy, dark-horse football picks and more

Your questions. My answers.

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John Canzano
Feb 16, 2026
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Boise State will compete in the Pac-12 in 2026.

This week’s mailbag included questions about the Pac-12, the Mountain West, the potential ambition of the two Montana schools, the Big Sky Conference, college football, the future of “flex” scheduling, the WCC, storytelling, MLB, NBA, and more.

Has the Mountain West smoked the Pac-12 in recent weeks?

Who is a dark-horse pick to win the first season of football in the Pac-12?

What is the Big Sky thinking?

What obscure sports jersey would I wear?

Lots of surprises in this week’s mailbag.

Thanks to all who submitted questions.

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Onto the mailbag…

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