2. PAC was BAAADDD 2020 and 2021. Mid 2022 and descent 2023. Many computer rankings rated PAC close to or even better than Big12 last season.
I think I saw ESPN FPI gave Utes 4th or 5th best chance of winning the conference, which seems about right with what looks like a relatively easy schedule. Definitely not ‘running the conference’ as Utes are fond of spewing.