THE IT FACTORY: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth

The Season 2 finale is here and we wrap it up with Yogi taking a trip to Corvallis to talk with the Beavers' head coach, Jonathan Smith. They walk through the construction at Reser Stadium as it prepares for its debut for the 2023 season. Yogi and Coach talk about what the construction of this team has been like over the past few seasons and what the construction of the stadium is going to add. Coach gives his thoughts on his journey to this point in his career and his stops along the way, his desire to build Oregon State into a national power and what he sees coming for the 2023 season. You get an inside look at the new Reser Stadium as well as an inside look to Coach Smith and the 2023 Beavers.'The Afterglow' wraps up the season after the interview.Come discover Coach Smith, Reser Stadium and Oregon State's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

Yogi chats with Super Bowl champion and former Utah defensive back, Eric Weddle. They discuss his journey to the NFL and how he saw himself once he reached that level of success, what he's learned about leadership from his various coaches over the years, his life now as a high school coach, his take on Clark Phillips' NFL future and he gives Utah football some words of wisdom for next year. Plus hear how getting hit in the eye in a high school baseball game led to his football success.'The Afterglow' dives deeper after the interview.Come discover Eric Weddle's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

Yogi chats with former Washington State receiver and current European League of Football star, Kyle Sweet. Kyle talks about going to Washington State and his time there, his relationship with Coach Leach, the passing of his dad in 2020, how that led him to get back into football and signing with the Paris Musketeers, a team Yogi is a part owner of, after dominating the European League of Football in 2022. Plus, don't miss a story about Kyle, Mike Leach and the show "The Real Housewives of Orange County."'The Afterglow' discusses after the interview.Come discover Kyle Sweet's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

We return to our coaching tour this week as we wrap it up with Washington head coach, Kalen DeBoer. Coach talks about working his way up from the University of Sioux Falls, in South Dakota, to the University of Washington and all of his stops along the way. He also talks about growing up in a small town, the philosophies he brought to Washington and how he is looking towards this year with Michael Penix Jr. returning.'The Afterglow' reacts after the interview.Come discover Coach Kalen DeBoer's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth," presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

"The It Factory" takes a short detour from our coaching tour this week. Instead, we do something we've never done before and talk to a parent of some new Pac-12 athletes. Yogi talks with Big Dave Uiagalelei, father of Oregon State quarterback, DJ, and Oregon defensive end, Matayo Uiagalelei. Dave discusses raising his sons and helping them deal with all of the hype that has been around them since a young age, DJ's journey to Clemson and then Oregon State, and he talks about both of his boys' decisions to go to Oregon and Oregon State. Plus he gives advice to parents of recruits. 'The Afterglow' discusses after the interview.Come discover the Uiagalelei's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

The coaching tour continues as "The It Factory" heads back to the desert. This time Yogi chats with new Arizona State head coach, Kenny Dillingham. Kenny talks about his dream of being the Sun Devils' head coach and how much it means to him to have achieved that goal, his coaching journey that included coaching high school football while he was a student at Arizona State and the culture he is trying to build in Tempe. 'The Afterglow' is fired up after the interview.Come discover coach Kenny Dillingham's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth," presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

Our coaching tour rolls on as Yogi heads up to the Pacific Northwest. He sits down with Washington State head coach, Jake Dickert, during Washington State's fundraiser in Seattle, A Night with Cougar Athletics. Yogi and Coach discuss the state of the program as Coach talks about the 2022 season and the changes they are making, the coaching staff turnover and his plans for the team heading into the 2023 season. Plus, Yogi is named an "Honorary Coug."'The Afterglow' breaks it down after the interview.Come discover Washington State and Coach Dickert's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth," presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insdier for more information on how to watch.

Our coaching tour continues this week as Yogi chats with a new head coach in the Pac-12. Yogi talks with new Stanford head coach, Troy Taylor, about his unique path to get to Stanford, his excitement for the job, what he has learned along the way and what he has planned for the Cardinal. Plus, we hear about Coach Taylor's history in extereme sports and how he may have launched Mike Healey's motocross career. 'The Afterglow' discusses after the interview.Come discover Troy Taylor's 'it factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

Yogi goes to the desert and sits down with Arizona head coach, Jedd Fisch. They take a look back on the 2022 football season as Coach reflects on the strides his team made and where they are going in the future. He also looks back at his journey to Arizona, his outlook on the 2023 season and why Arizona feels like home to him.'The Afterglow' gives some perspective after the interview.Come discover Jedd Fisch and Arizona's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

The NFL combine is upon us, so we thought it would be best to talk to a Pac-12 alum who has experienced every level of football. Yogi talks with former USC quarterback, Mark Sanchez. They talk about their time at USC together, Mark's decision to come to USC, and almost to transfer, the delicate balance of a quarterback room and advice to kids who are working to achieve their football dreams. Plus, Mark talks about his journey in the NFL and how he stepped into broadcasting. 'The Afterglow' gives some insight after the interview. Come discover Mark Sanchez's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

This week we dip into the alumni pool to bring you one of the most powerful stories of the season. Yogi Roth sits down with former Oregon wide receiver, Cameron Colvin. One of the highest rated recruits in Oregon history, whose career was derailed by injuries, tells his story of perserverance. He shares some never before told stories about dealing with the deaths of both of his parents by the age of 15 and the death of his best friend, Terrance Kelly, two days before they were set to leave for the University of Oregon. He also talks about his time at De La Salle high school, and his story being portrayed in the movie "When The Game Stands Tall," as well as his time at Oregon. Lastly, he shares his journey to becoming the CEO of a global investment firm, CamCo Commercial Inc.'The Afterglow' gives a unique perspective after the interview.Come discover Cameron Colvin's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Today's guest decided to come back to Utah for one more year, so we had to hear the story about his journey. This week Yogi chats with Utah tight end, Brant Kuithe. Brant talks about his under-recruited high school football career and how that journey led to Utah, life as a twin, his injury and coming back to Utah for another season and his thoughts on the future for the Utes. Plus, Brant shares what his Valentine's Day plans are for tonight!'The Afterglow' discusses after and shares some Valentine's Day thoughts.Come discover Brant Kuithe's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

It's Super Bowl week, so we had to bring in a Super Bowl champion! This week Yogi chats with Super Bowl champion and former Cal running back, Shane Vereen. Shane gives us a look inside his childhood as he tells us about his family and his upbringing, he talks about making the decision to go to Cal and what led to that, his time in the NFL (including stories about, now retired, Tom Brady and winning a Super Bowl) and he talks about his journey to his current career in television.'The Afterglow' talks about it more after the interview.Come discover Shane Vereen's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

As National Signing Day (part 2) is upon us, Yogi chats with 247 Sports host of "The Late Kick" Josh Pate. They dive into Josh's story and his journey to being the national name he is now, his thoughts on where college football is right now, how he sees Pac-12 football in 2023 and much more. Come for "The It Factory" and stay for the stories and words of wisdom from Josh Pate.'The Afterglow' discusses post interview.Discover Josh Pate's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.

The It Factory brings back a familiar guest as performace psychologist and founder of "Finding Mastery," Dr. Michael Gervais returns. He and Yogi sit down in Dr. Gervais' studio and discuss the mental skills and challenges today's college football community needs to possess and work through. Yogi plays the roles of student-athlete, coach and parent as they run through various challenges each face in today's college landscape, and Dr. Gervais gives his take on what is actually happening and how those challenges can be navigated. 'The Afterglow' reflects and Yogi and producer T.J. reveal their words of the year for 2023.Come discover a new type of 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information on how to watch.