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Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew II (16) throws a pass while under pressure from Utah defensive back Marquise Blair (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oregon St expects Cougars to turn to run more

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 05, 2018 08:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) throws a pass in front of Washington State defensive end Will Rodgers III (92) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Utah, which plays Stanford this week, is averaging just 16 points per game against FBC competition as Huntley hasn't thrown a TD pass since a season-opening win against FCS-level Weber State. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Utah at Washington State 9/29/2018

Oct. 05, 2018 03:57 PM EDT

Eastern Washington head coach Aaron Best, right, speaks with quarterback Gage Gubrud during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Eastern Washington at Washington State 9/15/2018

Sep. 26, 2018 01:45 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Alan Bowman (10) passes the ball down field during an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
STAT WATCH: Freshman Alan Bowman next big arm at Texas Tech

By Eric Olson Sep. 17, 2018 03:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2012, file photo, Idaho interim head football coach Jason Gesser speaks during a news conference in Moscow, Idaho. Washington State University officials investigated allegations of sexual harassment against staff member and former football star Gesser and found no violations of school policy, it was announced Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. (Geoff Crimmins/The Moscow-Pullman Daily News via AP, File)
WSU: Jason Gesser harassment probe found no violations

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 13, 2018 01:24 PM EDT

Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew II delivers a pass against Wyoming during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Laramie, Wyo. Washington State defeated Wyoming 41-19. (Alan Rogers/The Casper Star-Tribune via AP)
Leach: Washington St needs to focus on improving every week

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 07, 2018 09:44 AM EDT

Washington State gains opening-season 41-19 win at Wyoming

By Bob Moen Sep. 01, 2018 02:38 PM EDT
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Graduate transfer Gardner Minshew threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns as Washington State gained a 41-19 season-opening win...

Wyoming running back Nico Evans (22) is congratulated by teammates after his touchdown against New Mexico State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Las Cruces, N.M., Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Prolific Washington St offense opens against tough Wyoming D

By Bob Moen Aug. 31, 2018 09:33 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 28, 2018, file photo, Washington quarterback Jake Browning looks to pass during an NCAA college football practice, in Seattle. Potential Heisman Trophy contender Browning will lead No. 6 Washington against No. 9 Auburn in the only opening-week game between top-10 teams. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Game of Week 1? Easy. No. 6 Washington vs No. 9 Auburn

By The Associated Press Aug. 30, 2018 12:42 PM EDT