JJ Arcega-Whiteside

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald directs his team from the sidelines during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Indianapolis. It seems no one is talking about Northwestern even though it won the Big Ten West last year. The chatter surely will start if the Wildcats beat the Cardinal on the road Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

No. 25 Stanford prepares for season opener vs. Northwestern

By Josh Dubow Aug. 30, 2019 01:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 24, 2019, file photo, Stanford head coach David Shaw answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

QB K.J. Costello's return provides optimism for Stanford

By Josh Dubow Aug. 14, 2019 02:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon (18) throws a pass while warming up before an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash. Washington State has a spirited quarterback competition involving a large group of would-be starters, including seniors Gordon and Trey Tinsley, Cammon Cooper, graduate transfer Gage Gubrud and sophomore John Bledsoe. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

Pac-12 Spring: Cougars looking to replace Gardner Minshew

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 23, 2019 08:00 PM EDT

Stanford WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside declares for draft

Jan. 04, 2019 05:14 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside will skip his senior season to declare for the NFL draft. Arcega-Whiteside announced his...

Pittsburgh tail back Darrin Hall, 22, scampers downfield against Stanford during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in El Paso, Texas. (Ruben R. Ramirez/The El Paso Times via AP)

Scarlett scores both TDs, Stanford tops Pitt 14-13 Sun Bowl

Dec. 31, 2018 06:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 file photo, Stanford running back Cameron Scarlett (22) rushes for a touchdown against Oregon State during an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif. Pittsburgh plays Stanford in the Sun Bowl Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Stanford still wants to run sans Love in Sun Bowl vs Pitt

Dec. 30, 2018 07:47 PM EST

Stanford seeks season-ending win streak in Sun Bowl vs. Pitt

Dec. 30, 2018 04:28 PM EST
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Sun Bowl: Stanford (8-4) vs. Pittsburgh (7-6) at El Paso, Texas, Monday, 2 p.m. EST (CBS). Line: Stanford by 4½. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2018, file photo, Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew passes against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Minshew was named the Pac-12 offensive player of the year and the newcomer of the year Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Top Pac-12 quarterback? Easy. Minshew is AP panel's choice

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 06, 2018 12:20 PM EST

Sun Bowl Matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 05:18 PM EST
Pittsburgh (7-6, ACC) vs. Stanford (8-4, Pac-12), Dec. 31, 2 p.m. EST (CBS). LOCATION: El Paso, Texas. TOP PLAYERS ...

Stanford running back Bryce Love (20) runs the ball as California linebacker Evan Weaver (89) defends in the second quarter of a football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Stanford wins 9th straight Big Game, 23-13 over California

By Josh Dubow Dec. 01, 2018 06:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Stanford wide receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside, left, catches a touchdown pass next to UCLA defensive back Darnay Holmes during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif. Stanford's best offense has been having K.J. Costello throw the ball up to Arcega-Whiteside and let the physical receiver come down with the catch or draw a penalty. Arcega-Whiteside has caught 14 TD passes, tying the school record set by Pro Football Hall of Famer James Lofton in 1977. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Big Game features winning teams for a change

By Josh Dubow Nov. 30, 2018 12:47 PM EST

Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello, left, talks to UCLA quarterback Wilton Speight after Stanford's 49-42 win during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Costello throws 5 touchdowns to lead Stanford over UCLA

By Joe Reedy Nov. 24, 2018 07:33 PM EST

Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello (3) throws against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Stanford at UCLA 11/24/2018

Nov. 24, 2018 05:03 PM EST

UCLA 's Joshua Kelley (27) celebrates after a rushing touchdown against Southern California during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Battle of the Backs: Stanford's Love faces UCLA's Kelley

By Joe Reedy Nov. 23, 2018 06:59 PM EST

Stanford head coach David Shaw, left, talks to quarterback K.J. Costello during a time out against Oregon State in the first half during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Parkinson's 4 TD catches lead Stanford past Beavers 48-17

By Rick Eymer Nov. 11, 2018 12:42 AM EST

Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton, center, is sacked by Southern California's Jay Tufele, left, in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Southern California won 38-21. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)

Stanford seeks to become bowl eligible vs struggling Beavers

By Rick Eymer Nov. 09, 2018 07:22 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

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, file photo, Stanford's Trenton Irwin slips a tackle of an Arizona State defender during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz. Stanford faces Washington State on Saturday, Oct. 27. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)

No. 14 Washington St provides tough test for No. 24 Stanford

By Josh Dubow Oct. 26, 2018 02:21 PM EDT

No. 14 Washington State visits No. 24 Stanford

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2018 10:20 AM EDT
No. 14 Washington State (6-1, 3-1 Pac-12) at No. 24 Stanford (5-2, 3-1), 7 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network) Line: Stanford by 3. Series record:...