JOHN MARSHALL
This image taken from video shows Tennessee sophomore basketball player Josiah-Jordan James, Friday, July 10, 2020. The Big Ten decision to wipe more than three dozen nonconference football games off the schedule this year has sent a ripple of fear through athletic departments across much of the country. (AP Photo/Teresa Walker via Zoom)
Pac-12, Big Ten shelve games and fears grow of ripple effect

By John Marshall Jul. 10, 2020 06:46 PM EDT
The Big Ten and Pac-12 became the first Power Five leagues to shift to an all

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Ohio State defensive tackle Tommy Togiai (72) reacts after teammate defensive tackle Dre'Mont Jones (86) recovers a fumble at the 2-yard line during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in East Lansing, Mich. A strong connection between law enforcement and Idaho State student-athletes, including Togiai, set the stage for peaceful unity march on June 3, 2020, in Pocatello, Idaho. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Idaho march brings college athletes, officers together

By John Marshall Jul. 02, 2020 03:51 PM EDT
Tommy Togiai could hear the emotion in his teammates' voices, see it in their

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2014, file photo, students play basketball at Little Singer Community School in Birdsprings, Ariz., on the Navajo Nation. Basketball is woven in the fabric of Native American life. Now, during a global pandemic, the balls have all but stopped bouncing. Already hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, Native Americans are faced with life without basketball — or any other sport - for the forseeable future. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
As Native Americans fight virus, basketball takes a timeout

By John Marshall May. 23, 2020 12:11 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Basketball is woven into the fabric of Native American life.

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, commissioner Larry Scott speaks during the Pac-12 NCAA college basketball media day, in San Francisco. The commissioners of the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and Southeastern Conference say they have been in almost constant contact since the NCAA men's basketball tournament was canceled on March 12.“ Based on the very positive and close collaboration among the leaders in college football and discussions with schools, other leagues and the medical community, at this point in time we are planning to start the football season on time and together on a national basis,” Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott said. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Handful of Pac-12 schools expecting to reopen in fall

By John Marshall May. 06, 2020 02:53 PM EDT
Five of the 12 schools in the Pac-12 expect to reopen their campuses this fall,

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, in Boise, Idaho. Nick Rolovich dived right in when Washington State hired him in January. Just when it seemed like things were up and rolling, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The national shutdown hurt coaches across college football as they prepare for the 2020-21 season, but it was particularly difficult on programs with first-year coaches trying to build something new from the ground up. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)
Pandemic puts first-year football coaches in deeper bind

By John Marshall Apr. 10, 2020 01:11 PM EDT
Nick Rolovich dived right in when Washington State hired him in January. Like

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal reacts during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Oregon gets boost to recruiting class by adding Jones

By John Marshall Feb. 05, 2020 07:28 PM EST
Oregon locked up most of its stellar recruiting class during the December early

Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III (5) runs for a first down against Washington State during the first half during the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Air Force tops Washington State 31-21 at Cheez-It Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 28, 2019 01:44 AM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Air Force clung to a three-point lead, the clock showing plenty

FILE - This Oct. 1, 2017 file photo shows San Francisco 49ers Jeff Hafley during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Hafley is the new Boston College football coach. “Jeff’s shown throughout his coaching career he is a tremendous leader with high integrity and a gift for teaching," BC athletic director Martin Jarmond said in a statement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Clemson's Scott and Ohio State's Hafley pulling double duty

By John Marshall Dec. 27, 2019 02:34 AM EST
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jeff Scott likes watching and listening to

Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun directs his team in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wyoming Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 24 Air Force meets Washington State in Cheez-It Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 26, 2019 04:06 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Washington State plays an offense known as the Air Raid,

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Fields, a sophomore and the Buckeyes’ Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback, said online classes allow him to split his time between studying at home or relaxing with Netflix and the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, where besides football facilities there is a new lavish lounge for players that offers made-to-order meals, massage chairs, video games on big screens and a cryogenic chamber. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Lingering knee issue still bothering Ohio State's Fields

John Marshall Dec. 24, 2019 03:00 PM EST
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields may not be fully

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is seen following the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Clemson won 62-17. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Defending champion Clemson to face Ohio State in Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 08, 2019 01:32 PM EST
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Clemson needed a little time to rev up on the heels of

Arizona's Khalil Tate (14) looks to pass against Arizona State's defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona State grinds out 24-14 win over rival Arizona

By John Marshall Dec. 01, 2019 01:32 AM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State’s offense sputtered throughout the first half

Arizona cornerback Lorenzo Burns runs with an interception against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona and Arizona State gear up for rivalry game

By John Marshall Nov. 29, 2019 01:39 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State pulled off an epic comeback in last year’s

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert warms up before an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 6 Oregon faces Arizona State with CFP hopes intact

By John Marshall Nov. 22, 2019 03:58 AM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Oregon took care of one goal, clinching the Pac-12 North

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
USC holds on to beat Arizona State 31-26

By John Marshall Nov. 09, 2019 07:30 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Christian Rector saw a receiver break free off the edge and

Southern California coach Clay Helton gestures during the team's NCAA college football game against Colorado on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
USC coach's job shaky as Trojans await Arizona State

By John Marshall Nov. 08, 2019 04:45 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Southern California coach Clay Helton kept his job last

Southern California linebacker Kana'i Mauga, right, celebrates his sack against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
USC at Arizona State headlines Pac-12 this week

By John Marshall Nov. 07, 2019 04:07 PM EST
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:

Oregon State wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (17) celebrates with Champ Flemings (16) after scoring a touchdown in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Luton has 3 TDs in Oregon State's 56-38 win over Arizona

By John Marshall Nov. 02, 2019 08:10 PM EDT
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Oregon State went into its bye week looking for ways to

Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate passes against Stanford in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Arizona faces Oregon State after firing Yates

By John Marshall Nov. 01, 2019 02:04 PM EDT
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona fired defensive coordinator Marcel Yates in hopes

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scores a touchdown as he eludes Washington State safety Skyler Thomas (25) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 17 Arizona State at No. 13 Utah headlines Pac-12 week

By John Marshall Oct. 16, 2019 04:32 PM EDT
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME