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FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, LSU Tigers quarterback Myles Brennan (15) passes during an NCAA football game against Georgia Southern in Baton Rouge, La. LSU enters Saturday's season opener with Myles Brennan taking over at quarterback for Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow while Mississippi State has a new coach in Mike Leach whose reputation for high-flying offenses precedes him. (AP Photo/Michael Democker, File)
No. 6 LSU and Miss. St. clash in test of new faces, systems

By Brett Martel Sep. 24, 2020 04:05 PM EDT

Thousands of cardboards with photos of Borussia Moechengladbach soccer fans are displayed on the stands at he stadium in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. A banner reads "football without fans". Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, all Bundesliga matches took place behind closed doors. The German football league, DFL, works on a concept for the new season with fans returning to the stadiums. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
The Latest: Lions' Stafford removed from COVID list

By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2020 11:28 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 file photo, Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello throws against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif. Former Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello says he plans to finish his college career playing for Mike Leach at Mississippi State. Costello announced his decision via social media on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 less than a month after Mississippi State hired Leach away from Washington State.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Costello says he's leaving Stanford for Mississippi State

Feb. 03, 2020 07:01 PM EST

North quarterback Shea Patterson of Michigan (7) throws a pass during the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Washington State's Anthony Gordon leads North in Senior Bowl

By John Zenor Jan. 25, 2020 05:52 PM EST

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon throws a pass during the first half of the team's Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Air Force, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon's Herbert, Utah State's Love head Senior Bowl QBs

By John Zenor Jan. 24, 2020 02:34 PM EST

Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun directs his team in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wyoming Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 24 Air Force meets Washington State in Cheez-It Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 26, 2019 04:06 PM 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

Washington quarterback Jacob Eason catches a pass as he warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Colorado on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
QBs Gordon, Eason grab the attention in Apple Cup

By Tim Booth Nov. 26, 2019 12:44 PM 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)
STAT WATCH: Washington St. QB sets 3 national season highs

By Eric Olson Nov. 25, 2019 03:26 AM 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

Washington State running back Max Borghi, left, carries the ball while pressured by Stanford cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Bowl eligibility looms large when Cougars host Beavers

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 22, 2019 12:46 PM EST

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon (18) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Anthony Gordon making his mark with Cougars after long wait

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 06, 2019 02:16 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 38-0. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
First-half surprises include stingy Wisconsin, LSU's Burrow

By Steve Megargee Oct. 15, 2019 02:20 AM EDT

Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew attends Washington State game

Sep. 21, 2019 09:06 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Former Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew, now the starter for the Jacksonville Jaguars, had a triumphant homecoming at the place...

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

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton passes against Washington in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Seattle. Luton will start for Oregon State. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Pac-12 saw some key QB competitions heading into season

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 28, 2019 05:05 PM EDT

In this Aug. 2, 2019, photo, Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux speaks to reporters at the NCAA college football team's media day in Eugene, Ore. Thibodeaux is a five-star recruit who should see playing time as a true freshman. (AP Photo/Anne M. Peterson)
Pick Six Plus: A journey through the Top 25 in 17 games

By Noah Trister Aug. 23, 2019 03:50 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Washington State head coach Mike Leach watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in Pullman, Wash. There’s a good chance Washington State coach Mike Leach will once again turn the Cougars’ Air Raid offense over to a graduate transfer quarterback. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Washington St may go with another graduate transfer at QB

By Nicholas K. Geranios Aug. 14, 2019 12:21 PM EDT

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Utes tabbed as Pac-12 preseason football favorite

By Dan Greenspan Jul. 24, 2019 09:47 PM EDT