Jayden de Laura
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)
Slovis, Daniels and Garbers among top returning Pac-12 QBs

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 29, 2021 07:51 PM EDT

Washington St QB Jayden de Laura suspended after DUI arrest

Feb. 08, 2021 06:07 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State starting quarterback Jayden de Laura has been suspended from the team after his arrest in Pullman on suspicion of...

Utah quarterback Jake Bentley (8) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Washington at USC 12/18/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 01:33 PM EST

California's Kuony Deng (8) and Muelu Iosefa (55) force a fumble after tackling Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough (12) in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)
Washington State seeks to avoid meltdown versus Cal

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 10, 2020 05:27 PM EST

Southern California's Drake Jackson (99) and Nick Figueroa (50) celebrate after USC defeated Arizona 34-30 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Figueroa sparks No. 16 USC's defense with determination

Dan Greenspan Dec. 09, 2020 07:38 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

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Report: Washington State QB to miss game vs. Stanford

Nov. 20, 2020 12:37 PM EST

Stanford quarterback Davis Mills, center, looks to pass against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Stanford quarterback Davis Mills looks to build momentum

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 19, 2020 12:25 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

Oregon's CJ Verdell, right, celebrates a first-quarter touchdown with teammate George Moore during an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 11 Oregon tries to shut down Washington State

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 03:41 PM EST

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) slides into the end zone, under Oregon State inside linebacker Avery Roberts (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Rolovich makes home debut as Washington St hosts Oregon

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 12, 2020 01:40 PM EST

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) throws past Oregon State inside linebacker Avery Roberts (34) and Washington State's Deon McIntosh (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov, 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
de Laura accounts for 3 TDs; Washington St. beats Oregon St.

Gary Horowitz Nov. 08, 2020 02:44 AM 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

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith looks at the scoreboard during a timeout against Stanford in the second half during an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif. The Beavers open the season at home against Washington State on Nov. 7. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Cougars unveiling new offense in opener against Beavers

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 05, 2020 05:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo Washington State running back Max Borghi (21) celebrates with fans after Washington State defeated Oregon State 54-53 in an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Borghi is likely to get more rushing attempts under the new Washington coach Nick Rolovich. Borghi was an All-Pac-12 honorable mention last season after recording 1,435 all-purpose yards and 16 total touchdowns, second-most in the league. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren,File)
Around the Pac-12: Top RBs look for yards in short season

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 04, 2020 05:18 PM EST

Washington State names de Laura as starting QB for opener

Nov. 03, 2020 06:54 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Freshman Jayden de Laura has been named the starting quarterback for Washington State when the Cougars open their season at Oregon State...

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, California quarterback Chase Garbers looks to throw against Arizona State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif. Garbers has emerged as a reliable option under center at a school that has produced its share of star quarterbacks but most recently had shined on the defensive side of the ball. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Pac-12 embarks on short season with lots of new faces at QB

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Washington State running back Max Borghi, left, carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Borghi is likely to get more rushing attempts under the new Washington coach Nick Rolovich. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Washington State will feature new coach, new quarterback

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 28, 2020 01:30 PM EDT