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FILE - Then-Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei passes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith pulled off one of the biggest gets from the transfer portal by landing Uiagalelei from Clemson. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Pac-12 filled with players poised for breakouts in the fall

By John Marshall Apr. 26, 2023 03:21 PM EDT

Oregon State offensive lineman Heneli Bloomfield (58) celebrates after his team scored against Florida during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 17 Oregon State dominates Florida to win Las Vegas Bowl

By Mark Anderson Dec. 17, 2022 05:54 PM EST

Oregon State running back Isaiah Newell (25) scores a touchdown against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 17 Oregon State looks for rare 10-win season in LV Bowl

By Mark Anderson Dec. 16, 2022 11:30 AM EST

Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against California on Saturday, Nov 12, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State gives Smith new 6-year, $30.6 million contract

Dec. 11, 2022 05:40 PM EST

Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) reacts after a tackle for a loss in the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 45-38. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Head-to-head losers ranked higher?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) passes against Oregon State during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov 26, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 22 Oregon State rallies to stun No. 10 Oregon 38-34

By Gary Horowitz Nov. 26, 2022 07:56 PM EST

Oregon State running back Damien Martinez (6) gets tackled by Arizona State linebacker Connor Soelle during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Oregon State won 31-7. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 10 Oregon seeks Pac-12 title game vs No. 22 Oregon St

By Gary Horowitz Nov. 23, 2022 10:44 AM EST

Arizona State running back Xazavian Valladay (1) runs past Oregon State linebacker Kyrei Fisher-Morris (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Martinez's 2 TDs puts No. 25 Oregon St over Arizona St 31-7

By Jack Thompson Nov. 19, 2022 05:28 PM EST

Arizona State quarterback Trenton Bourguet throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 25 Oregon State looking for rare win at Arizona State

By John Marshall Nov. 17, 2022 12:57 PM EST

Oregon State wide receiver Anthony Gould (2) runs past California safety Daniel Scott (32) and wide receiver Kenden Robinson Jr. for a touchdown off of a punt return during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov 12, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Gulbranson's 3 total TDs help Oregon St. beat Cal 38-10

Gary Horowitz Nov. 13, 2022 12:31 AM EST

Washington running back Wayne Taulapapa (21) tumbles into the end zone for a touchdown against Oregon State during the second half of an NCAA collage football game Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Washington knocks off No. 24 Oregon State 24-21 on late FG

By Tim Booth Nov. 05, 2022 02:41 AM EDT

Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) congratulates running back Cameron Davis (22), who scored a 6-yard rushing touchdown against California during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Back in the rankings, No. 24 Oregon St travels to Washington

By Tim Booth Nov. 03, 2022 01:48 PM EDT

California linebacker Myles Jernigan, left, pressures Colorado quarterback J.T. Shrout during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Folsom Field, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado faces steep climb to return program to glory days

By Pat Graham Oct. 25, 2022 07:25 PM EDT

Martinez runs for 3 TDs; Oregon St. beats Colorado 42-9

Gary Horowitz Oct. 23, 2022 12:17 AM EDT
CORVAILLIS, Ore. (AP) — Damien Martinez ran for a career-high 178 yards and three touchdowns, and Oregon State’s defense turned in another strong performance...

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
UCLA travels to Oregon in showdown between top-10 teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) breaks free from Oregon State defensive back Alex Austin (5) before scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Rising's 3 TD passes lead No. 12 Utes past Beavers, 42-16

By John Coon Oct. 01, 2022 05:48 PM EDT

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan drops back to pass against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 12 Utah reels off 3 straight wins, braces for Oregon St

By Pat Graham Sep. 29, 2022 12:59 PM EDT

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern California on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Southern California won 17-14. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 12 Utah looks to keep rolling against Oregon State

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 08:49 AM EDT

Southern California tight end Malcolm Epps, left, can't get to a pass in the end zone as Fresno State defensive back Evan Williams defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 7 USC faces challenge in determined Oregon State

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 22, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 34-17. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Pac-12's northern schools still factor into title game chase

By Joe Reedy Sep. 20, 2022 07:54 PM EDT