Renard Bell
FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Washington State running back Max Borghi, left, tries to get past Stanford cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. WSU Head coach Nick Rolovich would like for attention going into the 2021 season to be focused on players on the field, but he is getting just as much attention around his decision not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Rolovich enters Year 2 at Wazzu hoping for focus on field

By Nicholas K. Geranios Aug. 19, 2021 06:06 PM EDT

Southern California wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (8) reacts after catching a pass in the end zone for a touchdown down against Washington State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Slovis, St. Brown help No. 16 USC rout Washington State

By Greg Beacham Dec. 06, 2020 10:50 PM EST

Overall view of the Los Angeles Coliseum before an NCAA college football game between Southern California and Washington State in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Washington State at USC 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 08:17 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 17 USC, Washington State return from layoffs at Coliseum

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:12 PM EST

Oregon running back Travis Dye carries the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Oregon won 43-29. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Shough leads No. 11 Oregon over Washington State 43-29

Nov. 14, 2020 11:01 PM EST

Oregon tight end DJ Johnson, top, dives for a touchdown while pressured by Washington State defensive back Tyrese Ross during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oregon State at Washington 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 08:19 PM EST

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich along the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Washington State at Oregon State 11/7/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 12:41 AM EST

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon, right, moves to hug coach Mike Leach after the team's 54-53 win over Oregon State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Little at stake this time as Washington hosts Washington St

By Tim Booth Nov. 28, 2019 04:48 PM EST

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon (18) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington State offense missing in recent Apple Cup games

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 27, 2019 02:07 PM EST

Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Gordon leads Washington State over Oregon State 54-53

By Will Ferguson Nov. 24, 2019 01:08 AM EST

Oregon's CJ Verdell, left, breaks a tackle by Washington State's Jahad Woods during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Lewis' FG gives No. 11 Oregon 37-35 win over Washington St

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 27, 2019 02:44 AM EDT

Washington State wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. (8) catches a pass which he runs for a touchdown in front of UCLA defensive back Darnay Holmes (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Thompson-Robinson, UCLA rally past No. 19 Washington St.

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 20, 2019 03:58 PM EDT

Washington State running back Max Borghi (21) runs for a touchdown while pursued by New Mexico State defensive back Austin Perkins (19), linebacker Trevor Brohard (80) and linebacker Rashie Hodge Jr. (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Gordon shines as No. 23 Washington State rolls to 58-7 win

Sep. 01, 2019 01:24 AM EDT

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez, front, looks to pass the ball as Washington State defensive lineman Will Rodgers III pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Minshew leads No. 10 Washington State past Colorado 31-7

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 10, 2018 07:09 PM EST

Stanford outside linebacker Jordan Fox applies pressure to Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew II in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Don Feria)
No. 14 Washington St. rallies past No. 24 Stanford 41-38

By Josh Dubow Oct. 27, 2018 10:37 PM EDT

Washington State wide receiver Renard Bell (81) runs for a touchdown against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 25 Washington State beats No. 12 Oregon 34-20

By Ricky Hester Oct. 20, 2018 11:48 PM EDT