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FILE - University of Montana athletic director Don Read speaks during a news conference May 27, 2004, in Missoula, Mont. Read, who helped build Montana into an FCS powerhouse and led the team to its first national championship in 1995, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, just days before the Grizzlies were set to play for a third title on Sunday against South Dakota State. He was 90.

Former Montana football coach Don Read dies at age 90

January 4, 2024, 4:06pm College

Don Read, who helped build Montana into a Football Championship Subdivision powerhouse during a decade as its coach and led the team to its first national championship in 1995, died Wednesday, just days before the Grizzlies were set to play for a third national title. He was 90. Read story

San Diego State guard Reese Waters (14) shoots while pressured by Gonzaga guard Nolan Hickman during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. San Diego State won 84-74.

San Diego State uses big games from Waters, LeDee to topple No. 13 Gonzaga 84-74

December 29, 2023, 9:31pm College

Reese Waters scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half, Jaedon LeDee added 20 points, and San Diego State used a big second half to beat No. 13 Gonzaga 84-74 on Friday night at Spokane. Read story

Colorado guard K.J. Simpson, right, drives against Washington guard Sahvir Wheeler during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Boulder, C/olo.

Colorado finishes strong to defeat Washington 73-69 in Pac-12 opener

December 29, 2023, 9:29pm College

KJ Simpson had 21 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, Eddie Lampkin also had a double-double and Colorado finished strong to defeat Washington 73-69 in a Pac-12 opener on Friday night. Read story

Washington State forward Isaac Jones (13) defends against Utah guard Rollie Worster (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Salt Lake City.

Utah beats Washington State 80-58 in final Pac-12 opener

December 29, 2023, 9:28pm College

Gabe Madsen scored all 20 of his points in the second half and Utah rallied to beat Washington State 80-58 in a Pac-12 Conference opener on Friday night at Salt Lake City. Read story

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price (24) is tackled by Oregon State defensive back Kitan Oladapo (28) during the first half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in El Paso, Texas.

No. 15 Notre Dame beats No. 21 Oregon State 40-8 in Sun Bowl

December 29, 2023, 3:16pm College

Steve Angeli passed for 232 yards and three touchdowns, guiding No. 15 Notre Dame to a 40-8 victory over No. 21 Oregon State in the Sun Bowl on Friday. Read story

Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (55) blocks for running back Dillon Johnson (7) who takes a handoff from quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9). Fautanu and the Huskies' offensive line paved the way for No. 2 Washington to make the College Football Playoff. They are scheduled to face No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

No. 2 Washington’s ‘nasty’ offensive line out prove West Coast football can out-tough Texas in CFP

December 28, 2023, 6:07pm College

Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu has heard all the snide remarks about West Coast football and how those pass-heavy offenses in the Pac-12 are not tough enough to win a national championship. Read story

Oregon State quarterback Ben Gulbranson (17) will start for the No. 21-ranked Beavers in the Sun Bowl against No. 15 Notre Dame on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.

Player exodus leaves No. 15 Notre Dame and No. 21 ranked Oregon State filling holes for Sun Bowl

December 28, 2023, 4:27pm College

The Sun Bowl matching No. 15 Notre Dame and 21st-ranked Oregon State is more about who isn’t playing than who is. Read story

FILE - Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze looks into the stands after an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Sept. 9, 2023, in Seattle. Odunze, who played the middle portion of the year with a broken rib and finished the year as a first-team All-American on seemingly every list, will face No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

Huskies WR Rome Odunze looks for final starring chapter in College Football Playoff

December 26, 2023, 6:05pm College

Rome Odunze will leave Washington in the discussion as the best wide receiver ever to wear the purple and the gold. All that’s left for is the big stage of the College Football Playoff, where Odunze and the No. 2 Huskies will face No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl. Read story

FILE - Washington coach Kalen DeBoer smiles after the team’s victory over Oregon in the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. DeBoer has made a rapid rise through the coaching ranks. He won three NAIA national championships as head coach at the University of Sioux Falls from 2005-09 and had five coaching stops in 12 years before landing at Washington.

Huskies’ football coach Kalen DeBoer shows he is a South Dakota man through and through

December 25, 2023, 6:50pm College

Washington coach Kalen DeBoer is the pride of South Dakota as the Huskies prepare for their College Football Playoff semifinal against Texas Jan. 1. DeBoer grew up in the state and was head coach at Sioux Falls when the Cougars won three NAIA championships from 2006-09. Read story

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