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FILE - Central Michigan's Lew Nichols III during a NCAA football game on on Sept. 4, 2021 in Columbia, Mo. The Chippewas face Washington State in the Sun Bowl .(AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
Central Michigan switches to Sun Bowl, faces Washington St

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 11:31 AM EST

Southern California tailback Darwin Barlow (22) fumbles the ball as he's hit by California safety Elijah Hicks (3) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. California's Trey Paster picked up the ball and returned it for a touchdown. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Utah's Whittingham unanimous AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 10, 2021 12:43 PM EST

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura carries a Cougar flag on the field after WSU defeated Washington 40-13 in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington St., Miami to meet in rematch of 2015 Sun Bowl

Dec. 05, 2021 07:40 PM EST

Arizona quarterback Will Plummer drops to pass against Washington State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington State bowl eligible after thumping Arizona 44-18

By Caden Frank Nov. 20, 2021 01:06 AM EST

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura drops to pass during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Arizona at Washington State 11/19/2021

Nov. 19, 2021 08:57 PM EST

Washington State wide receiver Travell Harris (1) hauls in a pass over Oregon safety Verone McKinley III (23) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 5 Oregon downs Washington State 38-24 with big 2nd half

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 14, 2021 02:12 AM EST

Washington State defensive back Jaylen Watson (0) celebrates his interception with Armani Marsh (8) against Arizona State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct 30, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Cougars visit the Ducks needing a win for bowl eligibility

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 11:56 AM EST

Washington State running back Max Borghi (21) hauls in a pass over Arizona State defensive back Chase Lucas (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct 30, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Opportunistic Washington State beats Arizona State 34-21

By John Marshall Oct. 30, 2021 07:02 PM EDT

Arizona State running back Rachaad White (3) carries the ball against Utah during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Arizona State looks to rebound against Washington State

By John Marshall Oct. 28, 2021 03:08 PM EDT

Washington State fan Trisha Griggs talks with The Associated Press about this week's firing of football head coach Nick Rolovich and four assistant coaches for refusing a state mandate that all employees get vaccinated against COVID-19, outside Martin Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Brigham Young at Washington State 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 02:37 PM EDT

Washington State offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston (52) lifts wide receiver Calvin Jackson Jr. while celebrating Jackson's touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Borghi leads Washington State over Stanford 34-31

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 16, 2021 11:08 PM EDT

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Stanford at Washington State 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 09:25 PM EDT

Oregon State running back B.J. Baylor (4) rushes for 27-yards to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 27-24. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Washington State seeks to tame Oregon State's hot offense

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 07, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) throws a pass under pressure from Washington State defensive back Derrick Langford (5) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
De Laura's return sparks Washington State past Cal 21-6

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 02, 2021 09:07 PM EDT

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura warms up before an NCAA football game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Washington State at California 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris walks on to the field with her husband Doug Emhoff before an NCAA college football game between Howard and Hampton at Audi Field in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Harris attended Howard University and graduated in 1986. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
USC at Washington State 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 12:37 PM EDT

Portland State quarterback Davis Alexander throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
De Laura leads Washington St. over FCS Portland St 44-24

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 11, 2021 09:40 PM EDT

Washington State wide receiver Calvin Jackson Jr., front left, reaches out to catch a pass for a touchdown while pressured by Portland State linebacker Broderick Harrell during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Portland State at Washington State 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 07:17 PM EDT

Washington State students enter Martin Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and Utah State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Utah State at Washington State 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 09:49 PM EDT

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