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Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon scrambles out of the pocket as he is chased by Washington linebacker Joe Tryon during the second half of an NCAA college football game, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 in Seattle. Washington won 31-13.

Washington State, Air Force to play in Cheez-It Bowl

December 8, 2019, 4:28pm College

It’ll be Air Raid vs. Air Force later this month as the Washington State Cougars head to a program record fifth consecutive bowl game under coach Mike Leach. Read story

Washington quarterback Jacob Eason, left, confers with coach Chris Petersen during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Colorado on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Boulder, Colo.

No. 18 Boise State meets Washington in Las Vegas Bowl

December 8, 2019, 3:08pm College

The Washington Huskies will face No. 18 Boise State in the Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 21 in Las Vegas. Read story

LSU players celebrate after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. LSU won 37-10.

Playoff showdowns: LSU vs. Oklahoma; Ohio State vs. Clemson

December 8, 2019, 3:03pm College

Defending national champions. Undefeated and owners of a 28-game winning streak, longest in the nation. Read story

Oregon running back CJ Verdell (7) rushes for a touchdown past Utah defensive back Javelin Guidry (28) during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. Oregon won 37-15.

Oregon’s outlook rosy after rolling past Utah

December 6, 2019, 11:05pm College

The one constant all season for Utah was the ability to control the trenches against any opponent. Read story

Washington NCAA college football head coach Chris Petersen, left, shakes hands with defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake following a news conference about Lake taking over the head coaching position, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Seattle. Petersen unexpectedly resigned on Monday, a shocking announcement with the Huskies coming off a 7-5 regular season and bound for a sixth straight bowl game under his leadership. Petersen will coach Washington in a bowl game, his final game in charge.

Petersen says being a head coach can ‘become very heavy’

December 3, 2019, 1:28pm College

With the evidence mounting in his mind that a break was necessary, Washington coach Chris Petersen decided just a couple of days before the Apple Cup that he was going to step away. Read story

Washington head coach Chris Petersen talks to players as they run drill during the first day of spring NCAA college football practice, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Updated: Chris Petersen to step down as UW football coach

December 2, 2019, 11:06am College

In a surprise announcement, the University of Washington announced on Monday that Chris Petersen will resign as head football coach after the team's bowl game. He will be replaced by defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake. Read story

How Clark County College Football Players Fared, Nov. 30

December 1, 2019, 2:46pm College

The season came to an end Saturday for the remaining players from Clark County in small-college playoffs. Cornerback Isaiah Abdul (Camas) had five tackles as College of Idaho fell to Grand View (Iowa) 14-6 in the NAIA quarterfinals. Linebacker David Aarhus (Camas) had one tackle as Chapman lost to Saint… Read story

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass away from Oregon State inside linebacker Avery Roberts (34) and defensive lineman Simon Sandberg (45) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.

No. 14 Ducks hold off Beavers 24-10 in Civil War

November 30, 2019, 4:44pm College

Justin Herbert threw for 174 yards and a touchdown in his final game at Autzen Stadium and No. 14 Oregon held off Oregon State 24-10 on Saturday in the 123rd Civil War rivalry game. Read story

Washington quarterback Jacob Eason high fives fans as he leaves the field with the Apple Cup after an NCAA college football game against Washington State, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 in Seattle. Washington won 31-13.

Apple Cup stays with Washington after 31-13 win over Wazzu

November 29, 2019, 5:14pm College

Jacob Eason threw for 244 yards and one touchdown and ran for another, Richard Newton added a pair of short touchdown runs, and Washington kept possession of the Apple Cup for a seventh straight season after a 31-13 win over Washington State on Friday. Read story