Before college football in the Pacific Northwest takes on a completely different look in 2024, the region is getting quite the send-off the next two weeks as Washington and Oregon make their final push for spots in the College Football Playoff. Standing in the way of a possible rematch in the last-ever Pac-12 Championship Game is Oregon State, which hosts the No. 5 Huskies on Saturday and has a date next weekend with the No. 6 Ducks.
The compelling games, in addition to the last-stand Apple Cup between Washington and Washington State in Seattle, should draw huge audiences, offering another stark reminder about the soon-to-disappear traditional rivalries and the underlying effects that might have on small college towns like Corvallis and Pullman.
The recruiting landscape, too, might continue to shift, making it more challenging for the programs to attract talent.