Jayden de Laura
Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws during an NCAA college football practice Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Multiple Pac-12 schools facing quarterback competitions

By John Marshall Apr. 26, 2022 01:11 PM EDT

Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain walks the sidelines during the first half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against Washington State in El Paso, Texas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Central Michigan won 24-21. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Central Michigan beats Washington State 24-21 in Sun Bowl

Dec. 31, 2021 05:03 PM EST

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 ends wild trip west in Sun Bowl against WSU

Dec. 30, 2021 05:35 PM EST

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

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

Washington State running back Deon McIntosh (3) scores a touchdown against Washington during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington State pummels Washington 40-13 in Apple Cup

By Tim Booth Nov. 26, 2021 11:38 PM EST

Washington backup quarterback Sam Huard, left, takes a snap during warmups as starting quarterback Dylan Morris (9) looks on before an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington State at Washington 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 07:47 PM EST

Oregon running back Byron Cardwell (21) is tackled by Utah safety Cole Bishop, below, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)
Pac-12 North up for grabs when Oregon hosts Oregon State

By Joe Reedy Nov. 25, 2021 02:04 AM 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

Arizona running back Michael Wiley (6) scores a touchdown between Utah defensive end Van Fillinger (7) and safety Brandon McKinney (28) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington State on cusp of bowl eligibility hosting Arizona

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 18, 2021 03:45 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

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

Oklahoma tight end Austin Stogner (18) runs in for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 52-21. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
College Football Picks: Sooners start pivotal Big 12 stretch

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 10, 2021 11:34 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

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

FILE - BYU head coach Kalani Sitake looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Boise State in Provo, Utah, in this Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, file photo. BYU coach Kalani Sitake said he has known Baylor coach Dave Aranda for a long time, and that they have shared a lot of ideas and philosophies about coaching. Baylor and BYU meet in a matchup of 5-1 teams on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Washington St hosts BYU in 1st game since Rolovich's firing

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 21, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

Oregon running back Byron Cardwell (21) runs past California linebacker Marqez Bimage (46) and California safety Elijah Hicks (3) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
UCLA hosts No. 10 Oregon in Pac-12's top game of the week

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 12:22 AM EDT