Pac-12 spring preview: Top storyline, newcomer to watch for each team

While the conference deals with its impending search for a new media deal and potential expansion in the wake of USC's and UCLA's 2024 departure to the Big Ten, this spring will be the first time we get to see glimpses of some of the Pac-12's new additions as well as returning stars as it solidifies itself as the conference of quarterbacks.

USC's Caleb Williams leads the charge after winning the Heisman last season as a sophomore while Oregon's Bo Nix, Utah's Cam Rising and Washington's Michael Penix Jr. all opted to return to school for one more year. All four of those teams should enter and emerge from spring ball as the favorites.

But don't overlook teams like Oregon State and Washington…