Links before heading to Auburn

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FROM PULLMAN — Technically, we won’t actually be in Alabama today. Just flying into Atlanta and staying the night there before heading into Auburn tomorrow. First, we have links to throw your way — including our contribution to this season’s football tab. Check it out.

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—- Our story in today’s newspaper focuses on what WSU is facing when it lines up against Auburn’s defense on Saturday. We also debuted our weekly Pac-12 picks .

—- Here are some notes from yesterday’s practice, as well as a recap of our live chat yesterday.

—- On to our football tab, which I recommend picking up in print form as well. Our main WSU story focuses on the process of building a program, which nowadays begins with facilities above all else. We also have a few WSU story lines , plus a short sidebar on River Cracraft.

—- Bud Withers has more on the impending transfer of Logan Mayes, quoting his father as saying his son wants an opportunity to play more.

—- Auburn is willing to let its new quarterback throw it deep . The Tigers released their depth chart yesterday.

There are two games today in the Pac-12 …

Utah State at Utah , 5 p.m., FOX Sports 1 — It’s a grudge match between these in-state rivals.

USC at Hawaii , 8 p.m., CBS Sports Network — The Trojans can’t afford to trip up in their season opener.

—- Todd Graham wants Arizona State to cut down on penalties.

—- UCLA is ready to face Nevada’s pistol offense .

—- Some Arizona freshmen are ready for their debuts .

—- Oregon likes what it’s seen from Spokane product Danny Mattingly.

—- Here’s some video from Corvallis of Oregon State players talking about things .

—- California’s freshman quarterback seems to have things under control.

—- Colorado is focusing on stopping the run .

Christian Caple can be reached at christianc@spokesman.com . Twitter: @ChristianCaple