Derek and Dom discuss Mountain West and Pac-12 outlooks after week one

The Pac-Mountain Pulse podcast reviewed the opening week of the college football season on September 10, 2026. Hosts Derek and Dom examined the initial results to identify emerging trends and team uncertainties within both the Mountain West and Pac-12 conferences. The discussion included a breakdown of surprises from the first week of play. The hosts also established personal power rankings for teams in both leagues. This evaluation aims to set the stage for upcoming matchups as programs head into the second week of the season. The podcast provides an assessment of the current standing of participating schools following the initial round of games.

• 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Pac-Mountain Pulse Ep. 8: Surprises/Uncertainty in the MW/Pac-12 after Week 1, Power Rankings Heading into Week 2