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In your opinion, which college football programs in the West, either Pac-12 legacy schools or others, are going to have an outstanding year? — MrEd315

The obvious answers are Oregon and Arizona State, the defending Big Ten and Big 12 champions, respectively. Of the two, the Sun Devils might have more favorable conditions for a repeat given their established quarterback (Sam Leavitt) and the dearth of powerhouses in the Big 12.

The Associated Press preseason poll reflects their twin perches: Oregon is No. 7, with a first-place vote, while ASU

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