Davis Mills
Stanford wide receiver Elijah Higgins (6) is stopped from gaining yardage after a catch as Kansas State defensive back Ekow Boye-Doe (25) and Daniel Green (22) close in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Thompson and K-State open with 24-7 win over Stanford

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 04, 2021 03:27 PM EDT

FILE- In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Stanford's Tanner McKee calls out at the line of scimmage during an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Both senior Jack West and 6-foot-6 sophomore Tanner McKee will get snaps under center in their opener against Kansas State. West has played in five career games, McKee one. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
K-State a fresh start as Stanford builds off strong finish

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 02, 2021 01:37 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Huskies quarterback Dylan Morris looks to pass during NCAA college football practice in Seattle, in this Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, file photo. Washington begins the 2021 season as one of the favorites in the Pac-12 North Division, while also trying to erase the bad taste of how last year ended when a COVID-19 outbreak brought a sudden end to an already truncated schedule. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
5 Pac-12 teams still haven't named starters at QB

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 25, 2021 03:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 file photo, Oregon coach Mario Cristobal welcomes his team back to the sideline after a first-quarter score against Arizona in an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Oregon has won the past two Pac-12 championships and is poised to be in contention to win another. Coach Mario Cristobal has pulled in the conference's top recruiting class the past two seasons and the 2021 class was sixth nationally, including pro-style quarterback Ty Thompson, who will likely battle Anthony Brown for the starting spot. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
Slovis, Daniels and Garbers among top returning Pac-12 QBs

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 29, 2021 07:51 PM EDT

Stanford running back Casey Filkins (23) and defensive end Thomas Booker (34) celebrate after their win against UCLA during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. Stanford won 48-47 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Road warriors: Stanford caps trip with win over UCLA in 2 OT

By Joe Reedy Dec. 19, 2020 11:19 PM EST

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon (8) runs for the end zone to score past Northwestern defensive back Cameron Mitchell (21) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2020 08:33 PM EST

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan (10) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Mills accounts for 3 TDs, Stanford beats Oregon St. 27-24

Gary Horowitz Dec. 13, 2020 01:55 AM EST

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan (10) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State at Stanford 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 11:59 PM EST

Washington linebacker Zion Tupuola-Fetui (58) pressures Stanford quarterback Davis Mills in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Jones has 2 TD runs, Stanford tops No. 23 Washington 31-26

By Tim Booth Dec. 05, 2020 07:34 PM EST

Washington quarterback Dylan Morris (9) throws against Stanford in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Stanford at Washington 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 05:51 PM EST

Stanford quarterback Davis Mills (15) throws a pass against California during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Stanford begins extended road trip at No. 23 Washington

By Tim Booth Dec. 03, 2020 07:12 PM EST

Stanford celebrates after a 24-23 win over California in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Stanford takes back Axe trophy, beats Cal 24-23 in Big Game

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 27, 2020 08:13 PM EST

Stanford quarterback Davis Mills (15) throws a pass against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Stanford at California 11/27/2020

Nov. 27, 2020 05:15 PM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) rolls out to throw the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Oregon State won 31-27. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Cal-Stanford stagger into very different Big Game on Friday

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 25, 2020 05:07 PM EST

Stanford quarterback Davis Mills, center, looks to pass against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Stanford quarterback Davis Mills looks to build momentum

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 19, 2020 12:25 PM EST

Colorado quarterback Sam Noyer, right, runs toward the end zone in front of tight end C.J. Schmanski to score a touchdown against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Colorado holds off Stanford behind Noyer's big day

Michael Wagaman Nov. 14, 2020 07:28 PM EST

Stanford safety Malik Antoine (3) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Colorado at Stanford 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 04:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2020, file photo, Karl Dorrell smiles as he responds to a question during a news conference to announce that he is the new NCAA college head football coach at Colorado during a news conference in Boulder, Colo. Colorado will host UCLA on Nov. 7, 2020, to begin the Dorrell Era in Boulder, where he steps in for Mel Tucker after Tucker unexpectedly bolted for Michigan State in February. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Stanford prepares for Colorado with players set to return

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 13, 2020 03:27 PM EST

Oregon's Tyler Shough, left, throws downfield against Stanford during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 12 Oregon opens with 35-14 victory over Stanford

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 07, 2020 11:08 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) and his teammates react after defeating Michigan in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 38-21. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Could Harbaugh spin coaching carousel?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 07, 2020 07:50 PM EST