Jon Wilner

NCAA Tournament: Breaking down BYU's loss to Duquesne

NCAA Tournament: Breaking down BYU's loss to Duquesne

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted March 21 - 2:07 p.m.

The Cougars fell behind early and never gained control.
College Football Playoff: Conferences solve differences (for now), agree on general framework

College Football Playoff: Conferences solve differences (for now), agree on general framework

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted March 15 - 3:14 p.m.

The Big Ten and SEC reportedly will get an outsized portion of the revenue.
Utah basketball: As a mediocre season ends, pressure mounts on 3rd-year coach Craig Smith

Utah basketball: As a mediocre season ends, pressure mounts on 3rd-year coach Craig Smith

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted March 15 - 11:28 a.m.

The Utes have not reached the NCAA Tournament in eight years.
Our Pac-12 MBB tournament picks: The favorites stumble, Colorado rises

Our Pac-12 MBB tournament picks: The favorites stumble, Colorado rises

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted March 11 - 1:26 p.m.

The Cougars would be better off financially if they lose in Las Vegas.
CFP controversy: Proposal for AQ spots actually benefits Big 12 and ACC schools

CFP controversy: Proposal for AQ spots actually benefits Big 12 and ACC schools

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted March 4 - 2:57 p.m.

The 3-3-2-2 format would give Big 12, ACC two automatic bids in 14-team event.
Projecting the 2024 Big 12 race: BYU not equipped to compete in 2nd season in conference

Projecting the 2024 Big 12 race: BYU not equipped to compete in 2nd season in conference

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted March 1 - 10:04 a.m.

The Pac-12 teams entering the conference should have vastly different experiences.
Projecting the 2024 Big 12 race: Utah is our pick for the conference title (and playoff berth)

Projecting the 2024 Big 12 race: Utah is our pick for the conference title (and playoff berth)

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted March 1 - 9:59 a.m.

The Pac-12 teams entering the conference should have vastly different experiences.
NFL Combine preview: QB's Williams, Nix and Penix lead impressive group of Pac-12 prospects

NFL Combine preview: QB's Williams, Nix and Penix lead impressive group of Pac-12 prospects

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Feb. 28 - 12:44 p.m.

At least six schools could produce first-round picks in the April draft.
Pac-12 sends commissioner George Kliavkoff packing with 'mutual' separation agreement

Pac-12 sends commissioner George Kliavkoff packing with 'mutual' separation agreement

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 1:28 p.m.

Kliavkoff lost 10 schools on his watch, in little more than two years.
After the fall: Pac-12 officially moving on from commissioner George Kliavkoff

After the fall: Pac-12 officially moving on from commissioner George Kliavkoff

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 4:20 p.m.

The process could take days, if not weeks, but Kliavkoff's catastrophic tenure is ending.
Pac-12 MBB Hot Seat update: At least 4 coaches on fragile ground as stretch run arrives

Pac-12 MBB Hot Seat update: At least 4 coaches on fragile ground as stretch run arrives

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 9:44 a.m.

UW's Mike Hopkins sits on the hottest seat as Huskies flounder in conference play.
Mailbag: Kliavkoff's status, a replacement option, ACC scenarios for Stanford and Cal

Mailbag: Kliavkoff's status, a replacement option, ACC scenarios for Stanford and Cal

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 9:32 p.m.

One ACC endgame is worse for the Cardinal and Bears than the others.
Big 12 football: Breaking down the 2024 schedules for Arizona, ASU, BYU, Colorado and Utah

Big 12 football: Breaking down the 2024 schedules for Arizona, ASU, BYU, Colorado and Utah

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 30 - 3:01 p.m.

Our biggest takeaway: If the Utes survive September intact, they won't be caught.
Mailbag: The SEC, Big Ten and a playoff breakaway; an ACC divorce(?) and more

Mailbag: The SEC, Big Ten and a playoff breakaway; an ACC divorce(?) and more

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 11:40 p.m.

The two kingpin conferences have massive leverage starting in 2026.
Hotline predictions for college sports in 2024: Big Ten and Big 12 races, the ACC's future

Hotline predictions for college sports in 2024: Big Ten and Big 12 races, the ACC's future

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 11:01 a.m.

The industry is changing at a mind-boggling rate, and that won't change in '24.
Best of the West: Arizona on top as Utah (the state and the team) thrives

Best of the West: Arizona on top as Utah (the state and the team) thrives

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 4:05 p.m.

With BYU, Utah and Utah State rolling, the state is No. 1 in the West.
Washington hires Jedd Fisch: Assessing the circumstances, risk factors and sample size behind the move

Washington hires Jedd Fisch: Assessing the circumstances, risk factors and sample size behind the move

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 11:27 p.m.

Fisch was one of the hottest coaches in the country after a 10-3 season.
Mailbag: Strategy for WSU and OSU, poaching penalty for MW schools, Cal and Stanford in ACC and more

Mailbag: Strategy for WSU and OSU, poaching penalty for MW schools, Cal and Stanford in ACC and more

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 11:53 p.m.

The Cougars and Beavers are monitoring the tumult in the ACC before making their next move.
Pac-12 football: Grading each team's performance in the 2023 season

Pac-12 football: Grading each team's performance in the 2023 season

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 4 - 12:54 p.m.

Several teams received high marks and one was an abject failure.
Pac-12 commissioner blames schools for lacking patience, takes credit for football success

Pac-12 commissioner blames schools for lacking patience, takes credit for football success

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 9:08 p.m.

Did George Kliavkoff play a role in the stellar football season?
Pac-12 legal saga: After wipeout in court, 10 departing schools agree to settlement with WSU, OSU

Pac-12 legal saga: After wipeout in court, 10 departing schools agree to settlement with WSU, OSU

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 7:22 p.m.

The terms were not disclosed, but the outgoing schools will forfeit some revenue.
Hotline mailbag: UCLA as realignment case study, media options for the 'Pac-14'

Hotline mailbag: UCLA as realignment case study, media options for the 'Pac-14'

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 2:59 p.m.

The Bruins aren't well equipped for football success in the Big Ten.
Pac-12 bowl picks: Washington, Oregon, Arizona cover in marquee games; UCLA, Utah and OSU struggle

Pac-12 bowl picks: Washington, Oregon, Arizona cover in marquee games; UCLA, Utah and OSU struggle

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 11:19 p.m.

The undefeated Huskies are underdogs against Texas in the Sugar Bowl.
Pac-12 legal saga: OSU, WSU block mid-year revenue payments to 12 campuses

Pac-12 legal saga: OSU, WSU block mid-year revenue payments to 12 campuses

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 3:36 p.m.

Thanks to a court order, the two remaining schools have the power to prevent any financial decisions.
NCAA reform: Baker's radical plan, the cost of paying players and impact across Pac-12 footprint

NCAA reform: Baker's radical plan, the cost of paying players and impact across Pac-12 footprint

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Dec. 7 - 1:49 p.m.

The NCAA president wants to change college football, but is his plan too late?