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Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws during an NCAA college football practice Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Multiple Pac-12 schools facing quarterback competitions

By John Marshall Apr. 26, 2022 01:11 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan prepares to throw a pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Notre Dame at Stanford 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 08:41 PM EST

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 55-0. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 5 Notre Dame looks to keep playoff hopes vs. Stanford

By Josh Dubow Nov. 26, 2021 03:17 PM EST

Stanford coach David Shaw stands on the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against California in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
No. 5 Notre Dame looks to maintain playoff hopes vs Stanford

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2021 09:00 AM EST

FILE - Stanford's Tanner McKee looks to pass against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., on Nov. 20, 2021. Stanford has embraced bringing in players such as McKee after their two-year Mormon missions, valuing their life experience. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Stanford's Latter-day Saints players share life experiences

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 26, 2021 03:45 AM EST

California's Chase Garbers throws a pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Garbers returns from COVID to lead Cal past Stanford 41-11

By Josh Dubow Nov. 20, 2021 10:28 PM EST

Stanford's Tanner McKee looks to pass against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
California at Stanford 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 08:03 PM EST

California head coach Justin Wilcox, center, stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Cal excited to return for Big Game after COVID break

By Josh Dubow Nov. 18, 2021 12:55 PM EST

Oregon State tight end Teagan Quitoriano (84) and running back Deshaun Fenwick (5) celebrate Quitoriano's touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 35-14. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State, UCLA going bowling after long droughts

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 16, 2021 03:37 PM EST

Stanford running back Nathaniel Peat (8) rushes 18 yards for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 35-14. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State beats Stanford, 35-14, to become bowl eligible

By Gary Horowitz Nov. 13, 2021 08:57 PM EST

Oregon State defensive back Ian Massey, front, heads off the field as fans celebrate after double overtime of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Stanford looks to rebound against Oregon State

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 11, 2021 06:02 PM EST

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising hands off to running back TJ Pledger (5) during the second quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Pledger ran 96 yards for a touchdown. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Thomas' 4 TD runs lead Utah past Stanford 52-7

By Josh Dubow Nov. 06, 2021 01:51 AM EDT

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee (18) walks with the aid of a crutch before the team's NCAA college football game against Utah, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Utah at Stanford 11/5/2021

Nov. 05, 2021 11:17 PM EDT

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee passes against Washington during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Utah looks to maintain division lead in visit to Stanford

By Josh Dubow Nov. 04, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

Washington quarterback Dylan Morris looks for a receiver the second quarter against Stanford in an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Morris' late TD lifts Washington past Stanford 20-13

Michael Wagaman Oct. 31, 2021 02:13 AM EDT

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee warns up for the team's NCAA college football game against Washington in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Washington at Stanford 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 10:17 PM EDT

Washington running back Cameron Davis (22) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)
Stanford, Washington have faced similar struggles

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 28, 2021 02:53 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

Washington State offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston (52) lifts wide receiver Calvin Jackson Jr. while celebrating Jackson's touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Borghi leads Washington State over Stanford 34-31

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 16, 2021 11:08 PM EDT