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Georgia assistant coach Dan Lanning takes the field to help coach the team in his final game after taking the head coaching job at the University of Oregon, at the College Football Playoff championship game Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Fresh off UGA title, Lanning hits ground running at Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 14, 2022 02:04 AM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 52-21. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Week 11 preview: 4 ranked matchups to sort conference races

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2021 05:28 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown, left, runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Oregon hosts Washington State with Pac-12 coming into focus

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 11, 2021 02:20 PM EST

Washington State defensive back Jaylen Watson (0) celebrates his interception with Armani Marsh (8) against Arizona State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct 30, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Cougars visit the Ducks needing a win for bowl eligibility

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 11:56 AM EST

Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade (6) celebrates their win over Arizona State with teammates De'Zhaun Stribling (88) and Simon Samarzich (34) at the end of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct 30, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Oregon can clinch Pac-12 North with win vs Cougars and help

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 11, 2021 04:28 AM EST

Washington State running back Max Borghi carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. BYU won 21-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
BJ Baylor among Pac-12 running backs hitting their stride

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 26, 2021 06:27 PM EDT

UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich (85) carries the ball as Washington linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio, left, closes in during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. UCLA won 24-17. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
No. 10 Oregon, UCLA clash with bigger goals at risk

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 03:21 PM EDT

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) works to escape the grasp of Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 10 Oregon getting healthy just in time for trip to UCLA

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 21, 2021 10:28 AM EDT

Oregons' CJ Verdell runs against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Whittingham among AP's Pac-12 award winners for 1st half

By Pat Graham Oct. 19, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

California wide receiver Kekoa Crawford is tackled by Oregon cornerback DJ James during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 9 Oregon holds off tenacious California 24-17

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 16, 2021 02:30 AM EDT

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) passes against Washington State in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
No. 9 Oregon regroups after Stanford loss, ready to host Cal

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 14, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

Oregons' Travis Dye (26) walks off the field after losing to Stanford after overtime in an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Ninth-ranked Oregon looks to rebound at home against Cal

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 11:55 AM EDT

Texas A&M wide receiver Demond Demas (1) gets away from Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: UGA joins No. 1 club; Tide slips

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 11, 2021 02:21 AM EDT

Penn State returner Jahan Dotson (5) breaks away from Indiana's Jonathan Haynes (17) on a punt return during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Penn State defeated Indiana 24-0. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers surge into October

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 04, 2021 03:14 AM EDT

Stanford's Tanner McKee throws against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Oregon at Stanford 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 04:29 PM EDT

Oregon running back CJ Verdell (7) runs through hole in during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 3 Oregon visits Stanford in search best start in 8 years

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 01:54 PM EDT

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) rolls out to throw a pass against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 25, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona State at No. 20 UCLA tops the Pac-12 this week

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 02:42 AM EDT

Oregon safety Bennett Williams (15) dives to make an interception in front of Arizona offensive linemen Josh McCauley (50) and Donovan Laie (78) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 3 Oregon has big 4th quarter in 41-19 win over Arizona

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 26, 2021 02:16 AM EDT

Oregon wide receiver Jaylon Redd (6) looks back as he is pursued by Arizona cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace (4) while heading to the end zone on a 75-yard run in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Arizona at Oregon 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 11:19 PM EDT

Arizona quarterback Will Plummer throws down field against Northern Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 3 Oregon opens Pac-12 play against struggling Arizona

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 11:25 AM EDT