JOSH DUBOW
UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) talks with head coach Chip Kelly, left, during a time out against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Thompson-Robinson leads No. 24 UCLA past Stanford 35-24

By Josh Dubow Sep. 25, 2021 09:50 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — When the game was on the line, Dorian Thompson-Robinson

Fresno State Jalen Cropper looks to avoid UNLV defensive back Nohl Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Haener rallies No. 22 Fresno State to 38-30 win over UNLV

By Josh Dubow Sep. 25, 2021 01:46 AM EDT
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — When the game was on the line, Fresno State kept going to

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly stands next to quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. If anyone symbolizes the rollercoaster that has been UCLA football during the Chip Kelly era it is quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stanford excited to return home vs. UCLA after extended trip

By Josh Dubow Sep. 23, 2021 01:14 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — For the first time in about 10 months, a football

Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener (9) runs past UCLA defensive back Stephan Blaylock (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 22 Fresno St. savors return to poll before facing UNLV

By Josh Dubow Sep. 23, 2021 12:39 PM EDT
The start to this season was exactly what Kalen DeBoer had in mind for Fresno

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) is congratulated by teammates after throwing a touchdown pass against Sacramento State during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Garbers leads California past Sacramento State 42-30

By Josh Dubow Sep. 18, 2021 07:44 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — After opening the season with a couple of tight losses,

California head coach Justin Wilcox, left, speaks to an official during the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Winless Cal looks to get on track vs. Sacramento State

By Josh Dubow Sep. 16, 2021 02:10 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California coach Justin Wilcox finds himself in some

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) run out of the pocket during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Nevada, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Strong's 2 TD passes lead Nevada past Cal 22-17

By Josh Dubow Sep. 05, 2021 02:21 AM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Nevada's whirlwind month as vagabonds ended with a very

Smoke from Caldor Fire in California covers Lake Tahoe in the Incline, Nev., area on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. A California fire that gutted hundreds of homes advanced toward Lake Tahoe on Wednesday as thousands of firefighters tried to box in the flames and tourists who hoped to boat or swim found themselves looking at thick yellow haze instead of alpine scenery. (Andy Barron/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP)
Fires turn Nevada into vagabonds before opener at Cal

By Josh Dubow Sep. 02, 2021 12:52 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — By the time Nevada kicks off its season opener against

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2018, file photo, then-Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave takes part in drills at the team's headquarters during an NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. After a pandemic-shortened 2020 season, the California Golden Bears are excited to show off what they hope will be a much more dynamic offense with respected longtime NFL coordinator Bill Musgrave and veteran quarterback Chase Garbers. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Cal hopes full offseason helps QB Chase Garbers shine

By Josh Dubow Aug. 19, 2021 01:45 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — After a pandemic-shortened 2020 season, the California

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, fans watch the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Outdoor games have become the the marquee event of the NHL season ever since the league staged the first Winter Classic in Buffalo in 2008. None of the 30 previous outdoor games had quite a setup like this season when the league will stage two games this weekend on the 18th fairway of a golf course on the shores of Lake Tahoe, with the Sierra Nevada Mountains towering in the background. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Tahoe outdoor NHL games could lead to more picturesque sites

By Josh Dubow Feb. 17, 2021 03:05 AM EST
Outdoor games have become the the marquee event of the NHL season ever since

Oregon running back CJ Verdell (7) rushes for a touchdown past Utah defensive back Javelin Guidry (28) during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. Oregon won 37-15. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
No. 13 Oregon ends No. 5 Utah's playoff hopes with 37-15 win

By Josh Dubow Dec. 06, 2019 11:49 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The one constant all season for Utah was the ability

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford watches the team's NCAA college football game against Air Force at Air Force Academy, Colo. Tedford is stepping down from the job after three seasons at his alma mater. A person familiar with the decision says the 58-year-old Tedford will resign from his job. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday night, Dec. 5, because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford steps down after 3 seasons

By Josh Dubow Dec. 06, 2019 12:50 AM EST
Fresno State football coach Jeff Tedford is stepping down from the job after

Utah wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) celebrates with his teammates after their victory over Colorado during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Playoff spot on line for No. 5 Utah in Pac-12 title game

By Josh Dubow Dec. 05, 2019 11:56 AM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The Pac-12 championship game has largely been an

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book passes against Stanford in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Ian Book throws 4 TD passes, No. 15 Notre Dame tops Stanford

By Josh Dubow Nov. 30, 2019 07:36 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — When Notre Dame needed a spark to get going late in the

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly watches his team from the sideline as they play against Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. Notre Dame defeated Boston College 40-7. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Stanford wraps up down season against No. 15 Notre Dame

By Josh Dubow Nov. 29, 2019 11:02 AM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — When Stanford’s nine-game winning streak in the Big

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes against California in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Slovis’ 4 TD passes lead USC past California 41-17

By Josh Dubow Nov. 17, 2019 02:31 AM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The matchup between Southern California’s dynamic

San Jose State wide receiver Isaiah Hamilton catches a pass for a touchdown against Boise State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Holani's 4 TDs lead No. 21 Boise St. past San Jose St. 52-42

By Josh Dubow Nov. 03, 2019 01:27 AM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — With Boise State's defense struggling to slow down Josh

Boise State quarterback Chase Cord (10) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against BYU on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)
No. 21 Boise State looks to bounce back vs San Jose State

By Josh Dubow Nov. 01, 2019 01:11 PM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — While Boise State spent an off week licking its wounds

UCLA quarterback Austin Burton (12) is tackled y Oregon State defensive back Omar Hicks-Onu, top, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stanford seeks 12th straight win against rival UCLA

By Josh Dubow Oct. 16, 2019 02:05 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — After a sluggish stretch in September, Stanford looks to be

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels passes against California in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Arizona State beats No. 15 California 24-17

By Josh Dubow Sep. 28, 2019 01:46 AM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — For a team filled with young players at key spots, Arizona