Mailbag: Comparing Washington State to Oregon State, CFP changes for 2026, the Big Ten schedule, ...

The Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to wilnerhotline@bayareanewsgroup.com and include “mailbag” in the subject line. Or hit me on the social media platform X: @WilnerHotline. Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity. And if you missed it, last week’s mailbag examined the implications of former Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako’s attempt to regain college eligibility after playing in the G League. At this point, would you rather be an Oregon State fan or a Washington State fan? WSU has recovered remarkably well after losing its head coach two years in a row, while OSU has well-documented issues with NIL and coaches salaries. Is there any hope for...