College sports reporter
Jon Wilner
Jon Wilner has been covering college sports for decades and is an AP top-25 football and basketball voter as well as a Heisman Trophy voter. He was named Beat Writer of the Year in 2013 by the Football Writers Association of America for his coverage of the Pac-12, won first place for feature writing in 2016 in the Associated Press Sports Editors writing contest and is a five-time APSE honoree.
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Pac-12 power ratings: UCLA on top, with Arizona closing fast
The Wildcats are undefeated and the current No. 1 team in the NET rankings with two weeks remaining until conference play ramps up.

Cal coach Justin Wilcox on verge of new contract
Wilcox reportedly rejected an offer from Oregon, his alma mater, after Mario Cristobal's departure.

Pac-12 rewind: Oregon’s new coach, Wilcox’s decision, travel trouble for UCLA and Arizona, Heisman voting, USC’s move and more
A wild weekend for the Pac-12 included a new head coach for Oregon, travel trouble for two basketball teams, a buzzer beater and another Heisman Trophy shutout.

Oregon hires Dan Lanning: Risky move comes with potential for immense reward
Lanning has never been a head coach and only spent two years as a Power Five coordinator, at Georgia. He's the Ducks' answer to Lincoln Riley.

Pac-12 Hotline mailbag: Oregon’s search, USC’s timeline, Kyle Whittingham’s place in history, and more
The mailbag also addressed Oregon's coaching search, Stanford's demise, USC's timeline for success, and the most improved players in the conference.

Pac-12 stock report: Oregon’s search, UW’s QB quandary and Arizona’s rise
The Ducks have a tricky timeline to navigate and an anxious benefactor as Nike boss Phil Knight pursues that coveted national title.

Pac-12 bowl picks: Utah beats Ohio State, Oregon struggles, WSU wins
Fresh off the Pac-12 championship, the Utes have momentum and matchups on their side against the Buckeyes in the school's first-ever Rose Bowl appearance.

Pac-12 power ratings: UCLA, USC, Arizona separate from the pack
The first NET rankings include two Pac-12 teams in the top 10 but three ranked in the 200s, an ominous sign for the conference.

Pac-12 coaching carousel: Oregon’s vacant; could Cal or UCLA be next?
The Ducks are looking for a coach after Mario Cristobal left for Miami, and two current Pac-12 coaches have deep ties to Eugene.

Pac-12 football: The Hotline’s all-conference selections and postseason award winners
Utah's Kyle Whittingham is an easy call for Coach of the Year after leading the their their first conference championship.