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FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2016, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban watches his team warm up for the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Alabama and Florida in Atlanta. Alabama has the No. 1 spot in The Associated Press' preseason media poll. Saban's Tide has become the surest thing in sports these days. They don't always win the national championship -- just half the time over the last eight years–but they are always in contention. Since 2008, only once has the Tide lost more than one game before bowl season.

Alabama starts atop AP football poll; UW, WSU also ranked

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2016, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban watches his team warm up for the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Alabama and Florida in Atlanta. Alabama has the No. 1 spot in The Associated Press' preseason media poll. Saban's Tide has become the surest thing in sports these days. They don't always win the national championship -- just half the time over the last eight years–but they are always in contention. Since 2008, only once has the Tide lost more than one game before bowl season.

August 21, 2017, 3:50pm College

No need to overthink it: Alabama is No. 1 in the AP preseason Top 25. Read story

Otto Kitsinger/Associated Press Washington State quarterback Luke Falk (4) takes the snap during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State in Boise, Idaho, on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016.

No big holes for Cougs

Otto Kitsinger/Associated Press Washington State quarterback Luke Falk (4) takes the snap during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State in Boise, Idaho, on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016.

August 10, 2017, 9:00pm College

Washington State coach Mike Leach, fresh off two consecutive bowl game seasons, says his Cougars appear to have no glaring deficiencies this season. Read story

Washington State head coach Mike Leach speaks at the Pac-12 NCAA college football media day, Thursday, July 27, 2017, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

Is a hot dog a sandwich? Leach shares at Pac-12 media days

Washington State head coach Mike Leach speaks at the Pac-12 NCAA college football media day, Thursday, July 27, 2017, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

July 28, 2017, 3:53pm College

The best show at Pac-12 media days for six years running has been Washington State coach Mike Leach’s news conference. Read story

Washington State&#039;s Ike Iroegbu (2) shoots against Colorado&#039;s Xavier Johnson, left, Derrick White, second from left, and Wesley Gordon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men&#039;s tournament Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Las Vegas. Colorado won 73-63.

Colorado rallies for 73-63 win over WSU

Washington State&#039;s Ike Iroegbu (2) shoots against Colorado&#039;s Xavier Johnson, left, Derrick White, second from left, and Wesley Gordon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men&#039;s tournament Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Las Vegas. Colorado won 73-63.

March 8, 2017, 11:05pm College

Faced with a game it could not afford to lose, Colorado came out flat at both ends. The Buffaloes were disjointed on offense, unable to stop Washington State on defense. Read story

UCLA guard Bryce Alford, right, shoots as Washington State forward Robert Franks defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

No. 3 UCLA beats Washington State 77-68

UCLA guard Bryce Alford, right, shoots as Washington State forward Robert Franks defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

March 4, 2017, 10:21pm College

Aaron Holiday scored 16 points and No. 3 UCLA rallied with a 14-0 run over the final 10 minutes to beat Washington State 77-68 on Saturday night for its ninth straight victory and a 16-1 finish at home. Read story

Washington State forward Josh Hawkinson (24) shoots against Washington forward Noah Dickerson (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pullman, Wash., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. Washington State won 79-71.

Hawkinson leads WSU past Washington

Washington State forward Josh Hawkinson (24) shoots against Washington forward Noah Dickerson (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pullman, Wash., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. Washington State won 79-71.

February 26, 2017, 8:28pm College

Josh Hawkinson finished with 22 points and seven boards and provided key baskets down the stretch to power Washington State past in-state foe Washington 79-71 on Sunday. Read story

Washington State guard Ike Iroegbu (2) looks to drive around Arizona State guard Torian Graham in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Iroegbu leads WSU to a win over Arizona State

Washington State guard Ike Iroegbu (2) looks to drive around Arizona State guard Torian Graham in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S.

February 18, 2017, 5:03pm College

Ike Iroegbu finished with 17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to help Washington State overcome an early 12-point deficit and beat Arizona State 86-71 on Saturday. Read story

Arizona forward Allonzo Trier (35) tries to shoot between Washington State defenders Viont&#039;e Daniels (4) and Robert Franks (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Pullman, Wash.

No. 5 Arizona sinks Washington State 78-59

Arizona forward Allonzo Trier (35) tries to shoot between Washington State defenders Viont&#039;e Daniels (4) and Robert Franks (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Pullman, Wash.

February 16, 2017, 8:56pm College

Lauri Markkanen scored 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting and pulled down 11 rebounds to help No. 5 Arizona overcome an early deficit and breeze past Washington State 78-59 on Thursday night. Read story

Washington State forward Jeff Pollard, left, drives the lane to the net as Colorado forward Wesley Gordon defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Boulder, Colo.

White leads Colorado past Washington State, 81-49

Washington State forward Jeff Pollard, left, drives the lane to the net as Colorado forward Wesley Gordon defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Boulder, Colo.

February 12, 2017, 7:44pm College

Derrick White scored 23 points and the Colorado Buffaloes capitalized on the return of suspended seniors Wesley Gordon and Xavier Johnson to wallop Washington State 81-49 on Sunday night. Read story

Washington State&#039;s Ike Iroegbu drives around Utah&#039;s Sedrick Barefield during an NCAA college basketball game in Salt Lake City, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Utah beats Washington State 74-70

Washington State&#039;s Ike Iroegbu drives around Utah&#039;s Sedrick Barefield during an NCAA college basketball game in Salt Lake City, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

February 9, 2017, 10:13pm College

Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak said his team disrespected the game with some selfish second-half play that led to a double-digit lead disappearing. The Utes, however, were able to gather themselves and avoid a third straight loss. Read story