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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 1 1902 — Michigan beats Stanford 49-0 in the first Rose Bowl. Neil Snow scores four touchdowns in a game that...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 31 1961 — Paul Hornung, on leave from the Army, scores 19 points to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 37-0 win over the New York Giants...

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, right, throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
No. 11 Ducks set to host UCLA a day later than planned

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 19, 2020 02:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith looks at the scoreboard during a timeout against Stanford in the second half during an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif. The Beavers open the season at home against Washington State on Nov. 7. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Cougars unveiling new offense in opener against Beavers

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 05, 2020 05:39 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks downfield for a receiver in an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Rams 28-17. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
DJ Uiagalelei latest rising QB star with Polynesian heritage

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 05, 2020 12:12 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 12:51 PM EDT
Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in...

Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun (56) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 7 Oregon faces No. 11 Wisconsin in 106th Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019 11:10 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert walks off the field after Oregon defeated Utah 37-15 in an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship, in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon QB Herbert caps stellar career in his 1st Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Dec. 30, 2019 07:55 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

Ducks, Badgers approach pomp of Rose Bowl in different ways

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 26, 2019 06:51 PM EST
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oregon and Wisconsin are taking contrasting approaches to everything that comes before the Rose Bowl. Ducks coach...

NCAA college football player, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow poses for a photo after winning the Heisman Trophy, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason Szenes)
LSU QB Joe Burrow wins Heisman Trophy in landslide vote

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2019 09:03 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) and teammate La'Mar Winston Jr. (32) celebrate after Oregon defeated Utah 37-15 in an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
No. 7 Oregon, No. 11 Wisconsin to clash in 106th Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Dec. 08, 2019 03:35 PM EST

Ohio State offensive lineman Branden Bowen (76) holds the trophy as he leaves the field following the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
The Latest: Toledo left out of bowl berths despite 6-6 mark

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 01, 2019 09:24 AM EST
Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. ...

Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith keeps an eye on the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 14 Ducks hold off Beavers 24-10 in the 123rd Civil War

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 30, 2019 07:24 PM EST

Oregon safety Jamal Hill (19) and linebacker Ge'mon Eaford leave the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 31-28. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Oregon looks to rebound against Oregon State in Civil War

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 29, 2019 05:11 PM EST

Arizona kicker Lucas Havrisik, right, points to the sky after a second-quarter field goal against Oregon in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 6 Oregon downs Arizona 34-6 for 9th straight win

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 17, 2019 01:57 AM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 file photo ,Oregon running back C.J. Verdell, center, and Oregon State safety Jeffrey Manning Jr. (15) during an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore. College football starts better than it ends. The sport has evolved through numerous postseason systems that have clumsily crowned champions, and while the College Football Playoff does a better job than its predecessors it has also spawned a month’s worth of tedious debate over the meaningfulness of bowl games. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez, File)
No. 11 Oregon-No. 16 Auburn opener 9 years after title game

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 30, 2019 03:33 AM EDT

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Pac-12 could have a couple morning kickoffs this season

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2019 09:20 PM EDT

Pac-12 Conference Commissioner Larry Scott speaks during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: New Los Angeles Bowl to feature Pac-12, MWC

Jul. 24, 2019 01:29 PM EDT