INT. ESPN STUDIO Sports anchors STEVE, JENNY, and TONY are discussing the upcoming college football playoff. STEVE: Welcome back to ESPN, where we're talking college football playoffs. The Pac-12 champ usually has a tough road to make the playoff, but this year is a little different. JENNY: That's right, Steve. Florida head coach Dan Mullen recently said that even the Pac-12 champ will make it into the playoff this year. What do you guys think? TONY: Well, I think Coach Mullen might be jumping the gun a little bit. The Pac-12 hasn't had a team in the playoff since Washington made it in 2016. STEVE: But you have to look at the strength of schedules this year. The Pac-12 has some tough opponents, and their conference games will be more balanced than in years past. JENNY: I agree with Steve. Look at Oregon, for example. They have games against Ohio State and USC, two teams expected to be in contention for a playoff spot. If Oregon can win those games and win the Pac-12 championship, I think they should be in the conversation for a playoff spot. TONY: And don't forget about USC. If the Trojans can go undefeated, they have a legitimate shot at making the playoff. STEVE: Exactly. It's not just about the Power 5 conferences. The committee will consider a team's strength of schedule and overall record when making their decision. JENNY: And with the expanded playoff coming next year, I think we'll see even more teams from outside the Power 5 conferences making it in. TONY: Bottom line, it's anyone's game. Let the season play out and let the committee make their decision. STEVE: That's right. We'll be keeping a close eye on the Pac-12 this year, and we'll see if Florida head coach Dan Mullen was right about their chances. JENNY: Thanks for joining us, and we'll see you next time on ESPN.