Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Canzano: Sticking to 'football' in college football

Let's keep our minds on the games.

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John Canzano
Aug 06, 2026
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Washington has won three of the last five games vs. Oregon. (Photo: Naji Saker)

No words about legislation today.

No conference realignment talk.

No settlement speculation.

We need to deal with some looming questions about the actual football being played in the coming season. Practices have started so I’m placing a moratorium on all the stuff that has consumed the news cycle in the last few months.

Today’s post presents five looming football questions that I have been thinking about when it comes to Oregon, Oregon State, Washington, Washington State, Portland State, and the Pac-12’s season.

(Yes, this installment includes some words for Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, Colorado State, Texas State, and Utah State, too.)

In a fun twist, I am also asking you, dear reader, to answer five questions I’ve come up with for you. I’d love to get your answers in the comment section.

Football only today… away we go:

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