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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

Jimmy Kimmel, center left, host of television show Jimmy Kimmel Live, presents Utah State head coach Blake Anderson with a championship belt after they won the LA Bowl NCAA college football game 24-13 over Oregon State in Inglewood, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Legas comes off bench to lead Utah State past Oregon State

By Joe Reedy Dec. 18, 2021 11:09 PM EST

Utah State head coach Blake Anderson holds up the trophy after defeating San Diego State during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
LA Bowl features Kimmel, Oregon State and Utah State

By Joe Reedy Dec. 17, 2021 08:15 PM EST

Craig Thompson, Mountain West Conference commissioner, stands next to Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner (1) who kisses the trophy after defeating San Diego State during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Inaugural Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl features Oregon St, Utah St

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 09:28 PM EST

Oregon wide receiver Devon Williams (2) hauls in a touchdown pass over Oregon State defensive back Rejzohn Wright (1) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 11 Oregon beats Oregon State, will play for Pac-12 title

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 27, 2021 07:20 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown (13) passes during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon State at Oregon 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 04:33 PM EST

Utah safety Vonte Davis, left, hits Oregon wide receiver Kris Hutson, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)
No. 11 Oregon hopes to rebound against rival Oregon State

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 26, 2021 12:35 PM EST

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal shouts in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Stinging from loss to Utah, Oregon hosts rival Oregon State

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2021 09:28 AM EST

FILE - Southern California coach Clay Helton watches warmups on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. Former Southern California coach Helton was hired by Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to lead the Eagles, seven weeks after he was fired by USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Pac-12's head coach vacancies are likely to grow

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 23, 2021 11:01 AM EST

Oregon State wide receiver Tre'Shaun Harrison (0) gets into the end zone as Arizona State defensive back Kejuan Markham (12) tries to make the stop during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Baylor, Oregon State beat Arizona State 24-10

Gary Horowitz Nov. 21, 2021 02:02 AM EST

Oregon State wide receiver Tre'Shaun Harrison (0) gets into the end zone as Arizona State defensive back Kejuan Markham (12) tries to make the stop during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Arizona State at Oregon State 11/20/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 12:07 AM EST

Oregon State wide receiver Trevon Bradford (8) catches a pass from quarterback Chance Nolan during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 35-14. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
ASU needs help but can still reach Pac-12 title game

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 18, 2021 03:25 PM EST

Oregon State tight end Teagan Quitoriano (84) and running back Deshaun Fenwick (5) celebrate Quitoriano's touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 35-14. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State, UCLA going bowling after long droughts

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 16, 2021 03:37 PM EST

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan (10) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Stanford at Oregon State 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 07:23 PM EST

Oregon State defensive back Ian Massey, front, heads off the field as fans celebrate after double overtime of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Stanford looks to rebound against Oregon State

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 11, 2021 06:02 PM EST

Oregon State placekicker Everett Hayes boots a field goal in overtime of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Buffaloes beat Oregon State 37-34 in overtime

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 06, 2021 11:17 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis warms up before an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Oregon State at Colorado 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 06:37 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis (12) eludes Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell (1) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon State chases attempt No. 2 at becoming bowl eligible

By Pat Graham Nov. 04, 2021 05:43 PM EDT

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan passes against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Oregon State at California 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 08:07 PM EDT

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) passes against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Cal's improved defense in for tough test vs. Oregon St

By Josh Dubow Oct. 28, 2021 10:10 AM EDT