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Washington State defense paces 31-20 win at Arizona

November 19, 2022, 3:10pm College

Nakia Watson scored two touchdowns and Washington State intercepted former quarterback Jayden de Laura four times in a 31-20 Pac-12 road victory over Arizona on Saturday. Read story

Oregon State running back Damien Martinez (6) runs past Arizona State defensive back Chris Edmonds (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D.

Martinez’s 2 TDs puts No. 25 Oregon State over Arizona State 31-7

November 19, 2022, 3:07pm College

Damien Martinez ran for 137 yards and two touchdowns in No. 25 Oregon State's 31-7 win over Arizona State on Saturday. Read story

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) drives to the basket against Texas forward Dylan Disu (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

No. 11 Texas dominates No. 2 Gonzaga 93-74

November 16, 2022, 9:47pm College

Tyrese Hunter scored 26 points and a led a 3-point shooting spree for No. 11 Texas that carried the Longhorns to a 93-74 win over No. 2 Gonzaga on Wednesday night. Read story

Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Salt Lake City.

Former football coach Rolovich sues Washington State over firing for refusing vaccine

November 15, 2022, 3:18pm College

Former Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich has sued the university and Gov. Jay Inslee after he was fired last year for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Read story

Oregon State quarterback Ben Gulbranson (17) calls out to teammates during the first half of an NCAA college football game against California on Saturday, Nov 12, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore.

Gulbranson’s 3 total TDs help Oregon State beat Cal 38-10

November 12, 2022, 9:48pm College

Oregon State’s Ben Gulbranson threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score, and the Beavers’ defense turned in another strong performance in a 38-10 victory Saturday night over California. Read story

Washington wide receiver Taj Davis (3) eludes a tackle by Oregon defensive back Bennett Williams, bottom left, and heads to the end zone as teammates point the way during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Eugene, Ore.

No. 24 Huskies rally late to topple No. 6 Ducks, 37-34

November 12, 2022, 8:36pm College

Peyton Henry kicked a 43-yard field goal with 51 seconds left and No. 24 Washington snapped No. 6 Oregon’s eight-game winning streak with a 37-34 victory Saturday, dealing a blow to the Ducks’ chances for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Read story

Washington State running back Nakia Watson, center left, runs in for a touchdown while defended by Arizona State linebacker Will Shaffer (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Pullman, Wash.

Watson’s 3 TDs lead Washington State over Arizona State 28-18

November 12, 2022, 4:55pm College

Nakia Watson ran for 116 yards and three touchdowns as Washington State beat Arizona State 28-18 on Saturday to qualify for a bowl game for the seventh time in the past eight seasons. Read story

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) shoots against Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) during the first half of the Carrier Classic NCAA college basketball game aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in Coronado, Calif. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.

Timme’s 22 lead No. 2 Zags past Spartans on carrier deck

November 11, 2022, 6:59pm College

Drew Timme had 22 points and 13 rebounds, and led No. 2 Gonzaga in a spirited comeback from a 12-point deficit that carried the Bulldogs to a 64-63 victory over Michigan State Friday night on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln at North Island Naval Air Station. Read story

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix directs players at the line of scrimmage against Colorado in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo.

Ducks find their rhythm after stumble

November 9, 2022, 6:01am College

Dan Fouts is a big fan of Oregon quarterback Bo Nix. Big fan of new coach Dan Lanning, too. Read story

Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward (1) celebrates after throwing a touchdown against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.

Washington State beats Stanford 52-14 to snap 3-game skid

November 5, 2022, 4:46pm College

Cameron Ward threw two touchdown passes and ran for a third, Nakia Watson rushed for 166 yards and a score and Washington State snapped a three-game losing streak with a 52-14 victory against Stanford on Saturday. Read story