Byes could affect Pac-12’s big games, including Utah vs. Colorado

Night games and Friday road assignments have become big topics in Pac-12 football this season, and another scheduling subject is coming into play in important games in November and December.Colorado, Washington State and USC all have waited until at least the 12th week of the season to have a bye, but that apparent hardship could turn into an advantage. Colorado is off this week before facing Utah, with bowl eligibility probably at stake for both teams. WSU is idle before meeting Washington in