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MVP CONTENDERS: Brad Jackson and Maddux Madsen SPARK Pac-12 Hype, Plus Fresno State Recruiting – Locked On Pac-12 – Daily College Football and Basketball Podcast
Pac-12 MVP race heats up as Texas State’s Brad Jackson and Boise State’s Maddux Madsen headline a battle of elite quarterbacks. Can Jackson’s explosive stats overcome defensive shortcomings, or will Maddux Madsen's steady leadership and Boise’s winning pedigree sway the vote? The conversation explores how supporting casts, coaching changes, and the new defensive coordinator at Texas State could tip the scales. Fresno State’s 2027 recruiting class gets the spotlight, with under-the-radar prospects like Manaese Brown and local standout Bayon Harris poised to boost the Bulldogs’ future. Plus, San Diego State’s revamped wide receiver room—featuring Jacob Bostick, Jordan Napier, and Bert Emanuel Jr.—looks ready to fuel the Aztecs’ Pac-12 title push, especially if quarterback Jayden Denigal returns to full strength. Is this the deepest receiver corps in the league? Find out which teams, players, and storylines are primed to define the upcoming college football season. Photo Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-IMAGN Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Pac-12 Conference, Boise State Broncos, Colorado State Rams, Fresno State Bulldogs, Gonzaga Bulldogs, Oregon State Beavers, San Diego State Aztecs, Texas State Bobcats, Utah State Aggies, Washington State Cougars Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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