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This Oct. 22, 2022, photo provided by University of Buffalo Athletics shows University at Buffalo NCAA college football player Damian Jackson (38) carrying the American flag as the team takes the field before a game against Toledo, in Buffalo, N.Y. Jackson has no expectation of growing emotional in preparing to play the final game of his college career next week. (Paul Hokanson/Univ.

Ex-Navy SEAL makes big impression on Buffalo football team

This Oct. 22, 2022, photo provided by University of Buffalo Athletics shows University at Buffalo NCAA college football player Damian Jackson (38) carrying the American flag as the team takes the field before a game against Toledo, in Buffalo, N.Y. Jackson has no expectation of growing emotional in preparing to play the final game of his college career next week. (Paul Hokanson/Univ.

December 25, 2022, 5:55am College

Buffalo defensive end Damian Jackson has no expectation of growing emotional as he prepares for the final game of his college career next week. Read story

Hawaii guard Samuta Avea (32) tries to get past Washington State guard TJ Bamba (5) and center Adrame Diongue (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Honolulu.

Hawai’i tops WSU, advances to its 1st Diamond Head Classic final

Hawaii guard Samuta Avea (32) tries to get past Washington State guard TJ Bamba (5) and center Adrame Diongue (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Honolulu.

December 24, 2022, 6:36am College

Samuta Avea scored 19 points and tournament host Hawaii advanced to the final of the Diamond Head Classic for the first time with a 62-51 victory over Washington State on Friday night. Read story

Washington State guard Jabe Mullins (3) makes a go-ahead 3-pointer in the closing seconds against George Washington in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in Honolulu.

Mullins’ late 3 gets WSU over GW, 66-64 at Diamond Head

Washington State guard Jabe Mullins (3) makes a go-ahead 3-pointer in the closing seconds against George Washington in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in Honolulu.

December 22, 2022, 9:03pm College

Jabe Mullins hit a 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds left to give Washington State a 66-64 victory over George Washington on Thursday night in the Diamond Head Classic. Read story

Gonzaga guard Hunter Sallis (5) shoots during the second half of a game against Northern Illinois on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Spokane. The McCarthey Athletic Center on the Gonzaga campus is always sold out for basketball games and the Zags' brand recognition would be attractive for any major conference if Gonzaga were to leave the West Coast Conference.

Gonzaga ponders future with realignment beckoning

Gonzaga guard Hunter Sallis (5) shoots during the second half of a game against Northern Illinois on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Spokane. The McCarthey Athletic Center on the Gonzaga campus is always sold out for basketball games and the Zags' brand recognition would be attractive for any major conference if Gonzaga were to leave the West Coast Conference.

December 22, 2022, 6:35pm College

With college sports realignment back in play, Gonzaga is being talked about as a potential target for bigger conferences that once never would have looked to Spokane. Read story

RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT DAY AND DATE - Auburn forward Johni Broome dunks over Washington guard PJ Fuller II during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Seattle.

No. 23 Auburn men rout Washington

RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT DAY AND DATE - Auburn forward Johni Broome dunks over Washington guard PJ Fuller II during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Seattle.

December 21, 2022, 8:51pm College

Jaylin Williams scored 14 of his 18 points in the first half, Johni Broome also scored 18, and No. 23 Auburn ran away in the second half for an 84-61 win over Washington on Wednesday night. Read story

Camas grad, Oregon State senior Jack Colletto says he’s entering NFL draft

December 19, 2022, 9:34pm College

Oregon State’s jack-of-all-trades announced plans to enter the NFL Draft on Monday. Read story

Baylor guard LJ Cryer (4) battles Washington State guard TJ Bamba (5) for space during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Dallas.

No. 11 Baylor holds back Washington State, 65-59

Baylor guard LJ Cryer (4) battles Washington State guard TJ Bamba (5) for space during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Dallas.

December 18, 2022, 9:30pm College

Keyonte George scored five straight points that gave Baylor the lead for good and finished with 19, as the 11th-ranked Bears beat Washington State 65-59 Sunday night in the final game of the Pac-12 Coast-to-Coast Challenge. Read story

Fresno State defensive back Evan Williams (32) tackles Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward (1) in the end zone for a safety during the first half of the LA Bowl in Inglewood, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022.

Fresno State dumps Washington State in LA Bowl, 29-6

Fresno State defensive back Evan Williams (32) tackles Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward (1) in the end zone for a safety during the first half of the LA Bowl in Inglewood, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022.

December 17, 2022, 4:27pm College

Jordan Mims rushed for a career-high 205 yards and two scores, Jake Haener threw two TD passes and Fresno State completed the biggest in-season turnaround in Football Bowl Subdivision history with a 29-6 victory over Washington State in the LA Bowl on Saturday. Read story

Oregon State players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Florida in the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Las Vegas.

No. 17 Oregon State dominates Florida to win Las Vegas Bowl

Oregon State players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Florida in the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Las Vegas.

December 17, 2022, 3:43pm College

Deshaun Fenwick came off the bench to rush for 107 yards, and No. 17 Oregon State nearly dealt Florida a rare shutout, winning the Las Vegas Bowl 30-3 on Saturday. Read story

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) gets past Alabama center Charles Bediako (14) for a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Birmingham, Ala.

Timme leads No. 15 Gonzaga over No. 4 Alabama, 100-90

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) gets past Alabama center Charles Bediako (14) for a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Birmingham, Ala.

December 17, 2022, 2:44pm College

Drew Timme matched his season-high with 29 points and No. 15 Gonzaga overcame freshman Brandon Miller’s 36-point outburst to beat No. 4 Alabama 100-90 on Saturday in the C.M. Newton Classic at Birmingham, Ala. Read story