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Colorado running back Deion Smith is stopped by Washington defensive back Asa Turner, right, linebacker Daniel Heimuli, on turf, and defensive back Zakhari Spears left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
No. 12 Washington looks for payback vs Washington State

By Tim Booth Nov. 23, 2022 10:55 AM EST

Washington State defensive back Sam Lockett III (0) gets tackled by Arizona running back Michael Wiley after making an interception in the second half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 12 Washington looks to reclaim Apple Cup facing Wazzu

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 10:48 AM EST

Washington St. going for bowl eligibility when ASU visits

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 11:21 AM EST
Arizona State (3-6, 2-4 Pac-12) at Washington State (5-4, 2-4), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST (Pac-12 Network) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: Washington...

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) scores a 2-point conversion against Southern California during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
No. 14 Utah, Washington St heading in different directions

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 26, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

Washington State running back Nakia Watson (25) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Cameron Ward during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Beavers host Cougars with both teams sitting at 4-2

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 12:45 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker talks to the referee during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Badgers, Spartans try to salvage seasons that have gone awry

By Steve Megargee Oct. 12, 2022 03:13 PM EDT

Colorado State's Troy Horton runs the ball in for a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State in an NCAA college football game at in Fort Collins, Colo., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (Jon Austria/The Coloradoan via AP)
Colorado State faces tough challenge at Washington State

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 12:53 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Clay Cundiff catches a touchdown pass in front of Washington State's Travion Brown (82) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Watson helps Washington State beat No. 19 Wisconsin 17-14

By Steve Megargee Sep. 10, 2022 07:36 PM EDT

Washington State linebacker Kyle Thornton, left, tackles Idaho running back Anthony Woods during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 24-17. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 19 Badgers follow up shutout by hosting Washington State

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 01:43 PM EDT

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst talks to Graham Mertz (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois State Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Washington State's Watson facing former Wisconsin teammates

By Steve Megargee Sep. 08, 2022 10:49 AM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris walks on to the field with her husband Doug Emhoff before an NCAA college football game between Howard and Hampton at Audi Field in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Harris attended Howard University and graduated in 1986. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
USC at Washington State 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 12:37 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad (5) walks off the field with teammates after Wisconsindefeated them in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Larsh's FG lifts Wisconsin past Minnesota 20-17 in OT

By Jim Hoehn Dec. 19, 2020 08:54 PM EST

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) celebrates with teammate Dane Belton (4) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 19 Iowa beats No. 25 Wisconsin 28-7 for 6th win in row

By Adam Hensley Dec. 12, 2020 07:35 PM EST

Fans walk down steps in Kinnick Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Wisconsin at Iowa 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 02:17 PM EST

Cardboard cutouts are seen in the seats before an NCAA college football game between Wisconsin and Indiana Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Indiana at Wisconsin 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 03:25 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) gets away from Michigan defensive back Vincent Gray (4) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 13 Wisconsin routs Michigan 49-11 in 1st game in 3 weeks

By Larry Lage Nov. 14, 2020 11:18 PM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) throws a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Wisconsin at Michigan 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 08:49 PM EST

The seats at Camp Randall Stadium are empty as players warm up before an NCAA college football game between Wisconsin and Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Illinois at Wisconsin 10/23/2020

Oct. 23, 2020 07:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Illinois' Josh Imatorbhebhe, second from right, celebrates with teammates including Donny Navarro (86) after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Champaign, Ill. Even after beating a Wisconsin team that was favored by 30 ½ points last year, Illinois heads into Madison as a 19 ½-point underdog as the two West Division rivals prepare to open the pandemic-delayed Big Ten season Friday night. (AP Photo/Holly Hart, File)
Illinois seeking to surprise No. 14 Wisconsin one more time

By Steve Megargee Oct. 22, 2020 12:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin running back Nakia Watson (14) carries during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin’s rushing attack will look quite a bit different this season without Jonathan Taylor in the backfield. Wisconsin begins adjusting to life without Taylor on Friday night, Oct. 23, 2020, when the 14th-ranked Badgers host Illinois in their pandemic-delayed season opener.(AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
No. 14 Wisconsin's rushing attack adapts to post-Taylor era

By Steve Megargee Oct. 22, 2020 12:17 AM EDT