The PAC-12 just announced that they are kicking off a shorter season starting November 7th. The official schedule will be released later next week. There is still a discussion as to whether a 7 game season will qualify a team for the playoffs. However, getting the season going is a big win for PAC-12 fans.
Update: a press conference with Larry Scott has been scheduled for 5:00 a.m. Pacific standard Time. There will be additional details about this season then.