Jayden Daniels

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 file photo, Oregon coach Mario Cristobal welcomes his team back to the sideline after a first-quarter score against Arizona in an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Oregon has won the past two Pac-12 championships and is poised to be in contention to win another. Coach Mario Cristobal has pulled in the conference's top recruiting class the past two seasons and the 2021 class was sixth nationally, including pro-style quarterback Ty Thompson, who will likely battle Anthony Brown for the starting spot. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)

Pac-12 players poised to break out in 2021 season

By John Marshall Apr. 27, 2021 08:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, left, stands beside quarterback coach Jedd Fisch before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Foxborough, Mass. Arizona took an unusual step by hiring Jedd Fisch as its football coach. The 44-year-old has a long resume, mostly in the NFL, but did not play football and has limited experience as a head coach, serving as UCLA's interim coach for two games in 2017.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Fisch generating buzz in first spring as Arizona coach

By John Marshall Apr. 27, 2021 05:43 PM EDT

FILE - Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal watches during warm ups before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Pasadena, Calif., in this Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, file photo. The National Signing Day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Oregon leads Pac-12 in recruiting for third straight year

By John Marshall Feb. 03, 2021 04:20 PM EST

Tennessee signs Virginia Tech QB Hooker as graduate transfer

Jan. 08, 2021 02:48 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has signed Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker as a graduate transfer, bolstering the position after a pair of Volunteers...

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) drops back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Daniels helps Arizona St. beat Oregon St. 46-33

Gary Horowitz Dec. 20, 2020 02:13 AM EST

Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) is brought down by Stanford inside linebacker Levani Damuni (30) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Stanford won 27-24. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Arizona State faces Oregon State after emotional win

Dec. 17, 2020 12:44 PM EST

Arizona State running back DeaMonte Trayanum (1) celebrates with Case Hatch after scoring a touchdown against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Territorial rout: Arizona State blows out rival Arizona 70-7

Dec. 11, 2020 10:31 PM EST

Arizona running back Michael Wiley (6) scores a touchdown against Arizona State during the first half during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State at Arizona 12/11/2020

Dec. 11, 2020 08:49 PM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) scrambles during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Felton scores late, UCLA rallies to beat Arizona State 25-18

Dec. 06, 2020 02:02 AM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) scrambles as Arizona State defensive end Michael Matus (91) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

UCLA at Arizona State 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 11:53 PM EST

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly leads his team on the field before an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)

Arizona State returns after monthlong layoff to face UCLA

By John Marshall Dec. 03, 2020 01:09 PM EST

Southern California linebacker Hunter Echols (31) and cornerback Olaijah Griffin (2) celebrate after they thought they recovered a fumble against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. Arizona offense recovered the fumble and there was no turnover. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

No. 20 USC rallies from 13 down late, stuns ASU 28-27

By Greg Beacham Nov. 07, 2020 04:14 PM EST

Southern California running back Stephen Carr (7) crosses the goal line for a touchdown against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Arizona State at USC 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 01:53 PM EST

FILE - This Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo shows Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrating with head coach Herm Edwards after an NCAA college football game win over Washington State, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won seven games and played in a bowl game in 2018, exceeding outside expectations in its first season under Edwards, the former NFL player, coach and commentator. The Sun Devils took another step last season, winning eight games and the Sun Bowl. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

No. 20 USC hosts Arizona State in early-morning Pac-12 start

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 05:50 PM EST

FILE - Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels looks to pass during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida State in El Paso, Texas, in this Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, file photo. Arizona State plays Southern California at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Saturday, Nov. 7. (Briana Sanchez/The El Paso Times via AP, File)

Breakfast ball: No. 20 USC, Arizona State start season early

By Greg Beacham Nov. 05, 2020 02:56 PM EST

Orlando's new USC defense set to debut after pandemic delays

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 04, 2020 05:34 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Todd Orlando has plenty of experience arriving at a new school and installing his defensive scheme for the first time. ...