Canzano: Monday Mailbag focuses on Vegas, Heisman, Ducks, Beavers, Big Ten, Blazers, and more

Your questions. My answers.

Allegiant Stadium was the site of the Pac-12 football championship game in 2023. (Photo: Serena Morones)

The Monday Mailbag always delivers. Readers provided a wide array of fascinating, fun, in-depth questions this week.

Has the Heisman Trophy jumped the shark? Travis Hunter vs. Ashton Jeanty? Will the Big Ten eventually abandon Indianapolis for its football title game? And what will it take for Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups to get fired?

Readers asked about the Pac-12’s media deal and the potential creation of a new Pac-12 football title game in 2026. Also, someone asked: Why is Jonathan Smith so mean to Oregon State? Also, what’s up with Oregon’s recruiting philosophy at quarterback?

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