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FILE - This Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, shows the Pac-12 logo during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Kent State, in Tempe, Ariz. The Pac-12 has set Sept. 26 as the start of its 10-game conference-only football schedule. The Pac-12 announced three weeks ago it would eliminate nonconference games for its 12 member schools. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Pac-12 sets Sept. 26 start for 10-game football schedule

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 31, 2020 03:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2019, file photo, Washington NCAA college football defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake speaks during a news conference about taking over the head coaching position, in Seattle. Just when it seemed like things were up and rolling, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The ensuring national shutdown hurt coaches across college football as they prepare for next season, but it was particularly difficult on programs with first-year coaches trying to build something from the ground up. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Pac-12 football coaches pitch uniform start to season

By Ralph D. Russo May. 12, 2020 06:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Stanford coach David Shaw watches during the team's NCAA college football game against California in Berkeley, Calif. The Pac-12 has discussed the possibility of moving to an 11-game, all-conference schedule this year amid the unprecedented uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, Southern California's Clay Helton says. Shaw also says he doesn't necessarily agree with NCAA President Mark Emmert's belief that college campuses should be open for college sports to resume. (AP Photo/John Hefti, File)
Pac-12 has discussed all-conference football regular season

By Greg Beacham May. 11, 2020 07:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Stanford head coach David Shaw looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash. Colleges around the country finished off their football signing classes this week, proudly touting scores of African-American athletes as their next big stars. A review of all 130 FBS schools found shockingly low numbers, with blacks still largely shut out of head coaching positions and even more so the prime coordinator spots. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Stanford's Shaw on ending faked injuries

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 16, 2020 12:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Indianapolis. Between family time, trying to perfect a crock-pot chili recipe and binging on “Tiger King” on Netflix, Ohio State coach Ryan Day is spending his quarantined hours trying to keep coaches and players on track in the face of an uncertain future. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Amid uncertainty, college football trying to plan for season

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 10, 2020 05:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade, right, tackles Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal in Glendale, Ariz. Wade was ejected from the game for targeting. Players ejected from games for targeting will be allowed to remain in the bench area and replay reviews will be limited to two minutes if proposals by the NCAA football rules committee are passed. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
NCAA committee proposes 2-minute limit on replay reviews

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2020 03:49 PM EST

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal reacts during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Oregon gets boost to recruiting class by adding Jones

By John Marshall Feb. 05, 2020 07:28 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book passes against Stanford in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Ian Book throws 4 TD passes, No. 15 Notre Dame tops Stanford

By Josh Dubow Nov. 30, 2019 07:36 PM EST

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly watches his team from the sideline as they play against Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. Notre Dame defeated Boston College 40-7. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Stanford wraps up down season against No. 15 Notre Dame

By Josh Dubow Nov. 29, 2019 11:02 AM EST

Stanford quarterback Davis Mills (15) hands off to running back Cameron Scarlett (22) for a touchdown against California during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Notre Dame visits Stanford in regular season finale

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 06:07 PM EST

Stanford wide receiver Donald Stewart (8) celebrates with teammate Osiris St. Brown (9) after scoring a touchdown against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Garbers' late touchdown lifts Cal past Stanford 24-20

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 23, 2019 07:37 PM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers, right, passes against Southern California in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
California, Stanford limping into 122nd Big Game

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 22, 2019 03:31 PM EST

Washington State wide receiver Davontavean Martin (1) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Gordon leads Washington State over Stanford 49-22

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 16, 2019 08:16 PM EST

Washington State's Easop Winston Jr., right, makes a pass reception ahead of California's Camryn Bynum in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Stanford, Washington St look to redeem disappointing seasons

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 15, 2019 01:36 PM EST

Colorado running back Alex Fontenot, front, is pulled down after a short gain by Stanford cornerback Ethan Bonner in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Price hits winning kick with no time left, CU beats Stanford

By Pat Graham Nov. 09, 2019 06:35 PM EST

Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello, left, is pressured by Arizona's Tony Fields II (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
After 5-game skid, Colorado needs to win out for bowl berth

By Pat Graham Nov. 08, 2019 03:48 PM EST

Arizona's Nathan Tilford, center, rushes against Stanford in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Costello sparks Stanford offense in 41-31 win over Arizona

By Rick Eymer Oct. 26, 2019 07:21 PM EDT

Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate (14) throws against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stanford has questions at quarterback facing Arizona

Oct. 25, 2019 08:22 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Austin Burton (12) is tackled y Oregon State defensive back Omar Hicks-Onu, top, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stanford seeks 12th straight win against rival UCLA

By Josh Dubow Oct. 16, 2019 02:05 PM EDT

California quarterback Devon Modster, right, looks down field for an open receiver against Oregon during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct.. 5, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Around the Pac-12: Injuries lead to shuffling QBs

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 08, 2019 07:04 PM EDT