Utah State's Ben Jacobson says Gonzaga 'changes the dynamic' of the Pac-12

Utah State head coach Ben Jacobson joins Jon Rothstein to break down the decision to leave UNI, how the MVC changed during his time with the Panthers and what it will be like being a part of the new-look Pac-12.

Additionally, Jacobson breaks down what sticks out about his team's non-conference schedule, why he thinks coaches have found success at Utah State and more.

0:00 Intro
0:10 How unique is it to be introduced as HC of Utah State and not UNI
0:34 What made the timing right to leave UNI for Utah State
1:42 What was the closest he came to leaving UNI prior to taking Utah State job?
2:15 On how the MVC was 'not the same league' after Creighton, Wichita State departure
3:22 The gap between Mid-Majors and Power Conference teams
5:23 What it was like saying goodbye to UNI
7:01 Why coaches have found success at Utah State
9:06 Initial impressions of his roster
10:36 How he retained Mason Falslev
12:19 On how Gonzaga changes the dynamic of the Pac-12
14:18 Why coaching against former players isn't as much fun
15:42 What sticks out about Utah State's non-conference schedule
18:01 One loss and one win that sticks with Ben Jacobson
20:46 Why being part of a multi-bid league was a big part of decision to take Utah State job
22:20 What he hopes to accomplish in his first season at Utah State

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