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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) drives against Tennessee defenders Jordan Bowden (23) and Kyle Alexander (11) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.

Gonzaga improves to 11-0 with win over Tennessee

Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) drives against Tennessee defenders Jordan Bowden (23) and Kyle Alexander (11) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.

December 18, 2016, 3:55pm College

Nigel Williams-Goss scored 20 points, and No. 8 Gonzaga remained undefeated by holding off Tennessee 86-76 on Sunday. Read story

Youngstown State running back Jody Webb (20) runs the ball against Eastern Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Cheney, Wash.

Youngstown beats Eastern Washington in last seconds

Youngstown State running back Jody Webb (20) runs the ball against Eastern Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Cheney, Wash.

December 17, 2016, 7:21pm College

Hunter Wells fired a 5-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Rader in the end zone with 1 second left to lift Youngstown State to a 40-38 victory over Eastern Washington on Saturday to advance to the FCS national title game. Read story

Finding new Holiday Bowl team wouldn’t be easy

December 16, 2016, 9:16pm College

Replacing Minnesota in the Holiday Bowl on short notice would be a logistical nightmare, from rounding up players who have already gone home for the holidays to figuring out how to feed them once they are in California. Read story

Washington offensive lineman Siosifa Tufunga (65) pours sport drink on head coach Chris Petersen just after Washington's 44-31victory over Southern Mississippi at the Heart of Dallas Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in Dallas.

Huskies accept challenge with laugh

Washington offensive lineman Siosifa Tufunga (65) pours sport drink on head coach Chris Petersen just after Washington's 44-31victory over Southern Mississippi at the Heart of Dallas Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in Dallas.

December 13, 2016, 8:53pm College

By this point, the best way for Washington coach Chris Petersen to deal with the task of facing Alabama in the national semifinals is through self-deprecation. Read story

The Stanford players celebrate their win in penalty kicks over Wake Forest in an NCAA college soccer game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Houston.

Stanford wins 2nd straight NCAA soccer title

The Stanford players celebrate their win in penalty kicks over Wake Forest in an NCAA college soccer game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Houston.

December 11, 2016, 3:29pm College

Stanford goalkeeper Andrew Epstein made a pair of diving stops to give the Cardinal their second straight College Cup title, 5-4 over Wake Forest after the teams played 110 scoreless minutes on Sunday. Read story

Louisville's Lamar Jackson holds up the Heisman Trophy after winning the Heisman Trophy award Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, in New York.

Louisville’s Lamar Jackson wins Heisman Trophy

Louisville's Lamar Jackson holds up the Heisman Trophy after winning the Heisman Trophy award Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, in New York.

December 10, 2016, 7:06pm College

Lamar Jackson became the first Louisville player to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, beating out preseason favorite Deshaun Watson of Clemson despite some late-season struggles. Read story

Richmond wide receiver Brian Brown (12) is tackled by Eastern Washington defensive back Mitch Fettig, bottom, defensive back Victor Gamboa (27), and linebacker Miquiyah Zamora, top, during the first half of a second round FCS playoff NCAA college football game at Roos Field, Saturday Dec. 10, 2016, in Cheney, Wash.

Eastern Washington rolls over Richmond 38-0

Richmond wide receiver Brian Brown (12) is tackled by Eastern Washington defensive back Mitch Fettig, bottom, defensive back Victor Gamboa (27), and linebacker Miquiyah Zamora, top, during the first half of a second round FCS playoff NCAA college football game at Roos Field, Saturday Dec. 10, 2016, in Cheney, Wash.

December 10, 2016, 4:41pm College

Gage Gubrud finished 21 for 32 for 287 yards and three touchdowns, all three in the first half, to lead Eastern Washington past Richmond 38-0 in the FCS quarterfinals Saturday. Read story

Washington's John Ross, right, is the player of the year on the Associated Press All-Pac-12 team announced on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016.

Washington leads AP All-Pac-12 team with 6 players

Washington's John Ross, right, is the player of the year on the Associated Press All-Pac-12 team announced on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016.

December 9, 2016, 4:13pm College

Washington receiver John Ross is the player of the year on The Associated Press All-Pac-12 team announced on Friday and two players shared defensive honors. Read story

Washington head football coach Chris Petersen, right, speaks as Alabama head coach Nick Saban looks on during a news conference with the four coaches playing in the college football playoffs Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Atlanta.

Petersen rookie among final four coaches

Washington head football coach Chris Petersen, right, speaks as Alabama head coach Nick Saban looks on during a news conference with the four coaches playing in the college football playoffs Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Atlanta.

December 8, 2016, 8:03pm College

Chris Petersen chatted up Nick Saban while they waited to pose with the championship trophy, looking for any bit of insight that might help the College Football Playoff’s rookie coach. Read story

New University of Oregon NCAA college football coach Willie Taggart jokes with the audience during an introductory press conference in Eugene, Ore., Thursday Dec. 8, 2016.

New Oregon coach gives a tip of the helmet to Jim Harbaugh

New University of Oregon NCAA college football coach Willie Taggart jokes with the audience during an introductory press conference in Eugene, Ore., Thursday Dec. 8, 2016.

December 8, 2016, 5:59pm College

Willie Taggart credits Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh for putting him on the path that brought him to Oregon. Read story