Analysis: Three thoughts on the Pac-12’s release of football kickoff times, TV info

The Pac-12 on Thursday released the kickoff times/TV networks for the opening three weeks and a smattering of games throughout the season.

Three big-picture thoughts …

1. The precious few

The Pac-12 has 11 opportunities to frame the national narrative, to show pundits and College Football Playoff committee members alike that its best teams are worthy of playoff consideration.

In other words: Dates on big-reach TV networks against Power Five (or elite Group of Five) opponents.

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