K.J. Costello
FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2020, file photo, the video board at Dudy Noble Field at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Miss., welcomes new NCAA college football head coach Mike Leach.Mississippi State's Mike Leach and Mississippi's Lane Kiffin brought big names and offensive pedigrees to the Magnolia State. But they drew huge challenges for their debuts, with the Bulldogs visiting defending national champion and No. 6 LSU and the Rebels hosting No. 5 Florida. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, FIie)
New Magnolia State coaches prepare for challenging debuts

By John Zenor 13 hrs ago

File-New Mississippi State NCAA college football coach Mike Leach speaks at a news conference Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at the Starkville, Miss., based university, after being officially introduced as the head coach. Leach and his Mississippi State football players have a lot to learn about each other in a short period of time. Given his successful background, it’s possible for the outspoken coach and the Bulldogs to become quick studies. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Leach brings high-octane philosophy to Mississippi State

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 01, 2020 04:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 file photo, Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello throws against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif. Former Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello says he plans to finish his college career playing for Mike Leach at Mississippi State. Costello announced his decision via social media on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 less than a month after Mississippi State hired Leach away from Washington State.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Costello says he's leaving Stanford for Mississippi State

Feb. 03, 2020 07:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown reception during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, in Baton Rouge, La. Chase was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Trevor vs Justin; Bama vs LSU and other top stories in 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 04:39 AM EST

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly watches his team from the sideline as they play against Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. Notre Dame defeated Boston College 40-7. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Stanford wraps up down season against No. 15 Notre Dame

By Josh Dubow Nov. 29, 2019 11:02 AM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers, right, passes against Southern California in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
California, Stanford limping into 122nd Big Game

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 22, 2019 03:31 PM EST

Washington State wide receiver Davontavean Martin (1) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Gordon leads Washington State over Stanford 49-22

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 16, 2019 08:16 PM EST

Washington State's Easop Winston Jr., right, makes a pass reception ahead of California's Camryn Bynum in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Stanford, Washington St look to redeem disappointing seasons

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 15, 2019 01:36 PM EST

Colorado running back Alex Fontenot, front, is pulled down after a short gain by Stanford cornerback Ethan Bonner in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Price hits winning kick with no time left, CU beats Stanford

By Pat Graham Nov. 09, 2019 06:35 PM EST

Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello, left, is pressured by Arizona's Tony Fields II (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
After 5-game skid, Colorado needs to win out for bowl berth

By Pat Graham Nov. 08, 2019 03:48 PM EST

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 in Seattle. Utah won 33-28. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Latest outing proves Utah's Huntley is part of Pac-12 elite

By Tim Booth Nov. 03, 2019 03:19 PM EST

Arizona's Nathan Tilford, center, rushes against Stanford in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Costello sparks Stanford offense in 41-31 win over Arizona

By Rick Eymer Oct. 26, 2019 07:21 PM EDT

Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate (14) throws against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stanford has questions at quarterback facing Arizona

Oct. 25, 2019 08:22 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Austin Burton (12) is tackled y Oregon State defensive back Omar Hicks-Onu, top, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stanford seeks 12th straight win against rival UCLA

By Josh Dubow Oct. 16, 2019 02:05 PM EDT

California quarterback Devon Modster, right, looks down field for an open receiver against Oregon during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct.. 5, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Around the Pac-12: Injuries lead to shuffling QBs

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 08, 2019 07:04 PM EDT

Stanford's Cameron Scarlett, center, is tackled by Washington's Elijah Molden, left, and Brandon Wellington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Scarlett's career day helps Stanford beat No. 15 Washington

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 06, 2019 01:59 AM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes under pressure from Utah State defensive end Tipa Galeai (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 10 Florida beats No. 7 Auburn 24-13 at Swamp

By The Associated Press Oct. 05, 2019 05:16 PM EDT

Washington's Cameron Williams (16) celebrates his interception against Southern Cal with teammate Kamren Fabiculanan (31) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
No. 15 Washington looks to end drought in Stanford

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 04, 2019 01:36 PM EDT

Washington's Salvon Ahmed (26) fumbles the ball just short of the end zone against Southern Cal, but the ball was recovered by Washington for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
No. 15 Washington seeks first win at Stanford since 2007

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 03:06 PM EDT

Stanford running back Dorian Maddox, right, slips a tackle from Oregon State inside linebacker Omar Speights (36) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Mills starts and Stanford overcomes Oregon State 31-28

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 28, 2019 11:06 PM EDT