Nick Rolovich
FILE - Central Michigan's Lew Nichols III during a NCAA football game on on Sept. 4, 2021 in Columbia, Mo. The Chippewas face Washington State in the Sun Bowl .(AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
Central Michigan ends wild trip west in Sun Bowl against WSU

Dec. 30, 2021 05:35 PM EST

FILE - Central Michigan's Lew Nichols III during a NCAA football game on on Sept. 4, 2021 in Columbia, Mo. The Chippewas face Washington State in the Sun Bowl .(AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
Central Michigan switches to Sun Bowl, faces Washington St

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 11:31 AM EST

Washington State coach Jake Dickert, center, is joined by athletic director Pat Chun, left, and WSU President Kirk Schultz after WSU defeated Washington 40-13 in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington State removes interim tag, names Dickert coach

By Tim Booth Nov. 27, 2021 11:12 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, center left, shakes hands with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center right, after an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Michigan won 42-27. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
AP Top 25 Takeaways Harbaugh's breakthrough; Harsin's miscue

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2021 09:18 PM EST

Washington State running back Deon McIntosh (3) scores a touchdown against Washington during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington State pummels Washington 40-13 in Apple Cup

By Tim Booth Nov. 26, 2021 11:38 PM EST

Washington State wide running back Max Borghi (21) reacts late in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 44-18. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Wazzu looks to snap Apple Cup losing streak vs. Washington

By Tim Booth Nov. 25, 2021 02:08 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost argues a call with linesman Bruce Keeling during the second half against Ohio State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 26-17. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Coaching stability separates Big Ten from other conferences

By Steve Megargee Nov. 23, 2021 05:06 PM EST

Washington State acting head coach Jake Dickert reacts after a win over Arizona in an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 44-18 and became bowl eligible. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Interim coaches Dickert, Gregory lead way for this Apple Cup

By Tim Booth Nov. 23, 2021 02:21 PM EST

FILE - Southern California coach Clay Helton watches warmups on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. Former Southern California coach Helton was hired by Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to lead the Eagles, seven weeks after he was fired by USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Pac-12's head coach vacancies are likely to grow

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 23, 2021 11:01 AM EST

Arizona quarterback Will Plummer drops to pass against Washington State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington State bowl eligible after thumping Arizona 44-18

By Caden Frank Nov. 20, 2021 01:06 AM EST

Arizona running back Michael Wiley (6) scores a touchdown between Utah defensive end Van Fillinger (7) and safety Brandon McKinney (28) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington State on cusp of bowl eligibility hosting Arizona

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 18, 2021 03:45 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

FILE - Washington head coach Jimmy Lake yells toward the field in the first half of an NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Seattle. On Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, Washington fired Lake less than two years after he was chosen to succeed Chris Petersen. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Washington fires coach Jimmy Lake after less than 2 seasons

By Tim Booth Nov. 14, 2021 05:07 PM EST

Washington State wide receiver Travell Harris (1) hauls in a pass over Oregon safety Verone McKinley III (23) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 5 Oregon downs Washington State 38-24 with big 2nd half

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 14, 2021 02:12 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown, left, runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Oregon hosts Washington State with Pac-12 coming into focus

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 11, 2021 02:20 PM EST

Washington State defensive back Jaylen Watson (0) celebrates his interception with Armani Marsh (8) against Arizona State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct 30, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Cougars visit the Ducks needing a win for bowl eligibility

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 11:56 AM EST

Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade (6) celebrates their win over Arizona State with teammates De'Zhaun Stribling (88) and Simon Samarzich (34) at the end of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct 30, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Oregon can clinch Pac-12 North with win vs Cougars and help

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 11, 2021 04:28 AM EST

Fans storm the field after double overtime of an NCAA college football game between Oregon State and Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Outside of Oregon, it's a rocky season for the Pac-12

By Pat Graham Nov. 09, 2021 06:48 PM EST

FILE - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, at podium, talks to reporters in Olympia, Wash., as Secretary of Health Umair Shah looks on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Inslee announced that starting Nov. 15, people in the state will need to either provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test in order to attend large events. Inslee is disputing Nick Rolovich's statements that the Democrat targeted the former Washington State University football coach with his statewide COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all public employees. (AP Photo/ Rachel La Corte, File)
Inslee: WSU coach 'just wrong' in claims about vaccine order

Nov. 06, 2021 02:39 PM EDT

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich walks on the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 34-31. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Former Washington State coach appeals firing over vaccine

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 04, 2021 06:59 PM EDT