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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

Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown (13) runs behind offensive lineman Alex Forsyth (78) as Washington State defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (10) pursues during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Washington State at Oregon 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 11:29 PM EST

BYU tight end Isaac Rex, right, catches a pass in front of Washington State defensive back Derrick Langford during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
BYU beats Washington State in 1st game since Rolovich fired

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 23, 2021 06:49 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 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

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) runs out of the pocket as Stanford linebacker Ricky Miezan (45) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
USC faces Washington St in first game under Donte Williams

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 16, 2021 02:38 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

CORRECTS TO WASHINGTON STATE NOT WASHINGTON AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich answers question via video conference during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rolovich laments distraction created by his vaccine decision

By Joe Reedy Jul. 27, 2021 04:17 PM EDT

FILE - Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Salt Lake City, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Rolovich has become the story of Pac-12 media day even though he won't be in attendance. Rolovich's announcement last week he has chosen not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has divided his fan base and seemingly his school as one of the colleges requiring students and staff to be vaccinated before the start of classes this fall. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Rolovich vaccine decision puts Wazzu in awkward position

By Tim Booth Jul. 26, 2021 02:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Utah running back Ty Jordan (22) runs for a score as he eludes a tackle by Washington State linebacker Jahad Woods (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Salt Lake City. Jordan was selected as the PAC-12 newcomer of the year. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Washington State at Utah 12/19/2020

Dec. 25, 2020 11:51 AM EST

Utah rallies to beat Washington State 45-28 in season finale

By John Coon Dec. 19, 2020 05:45 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Drew Lisk seriously considered ending his football career at Utah following the end of his junior year after spending four mostly...

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

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

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

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

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 (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

New Mexico State wide receiver Tony Nicholson, left, runs while pursued by Washington State linebacker Jahad Woods during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Washington State won 58-7. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Injuries already taking a toll on Pac-12

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 03, 2019 06:40 PM EDT