JOSH DUBOW
Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd, second from left, celebrates alongside coach Kyle Whittingham, left, quarterback Cameron Rising and wide receiver Britain Covey (18) after Utah defeated Oregon 38-10 to win the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
No. 14 Utah beats No. 10 Oregon 38-10 for 1st Rose Bowl bid

By Josh Dubow Dec. 03, 2021 11:37 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — As the Utah players celebrated the Pac-12 championship

Notre Dame's George Takacs (85) celebrates with Michael Mayer (87) after catching a touchdown pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
No. 5 Notre Dame beats Stanford 45-14, awaits playoff fate

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2021 11:22 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Notre Dame did its job and now all the Fighting Irish

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 55-0. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 5 Notre Dame looks to keep playoff hopes vs. Stanford

By Josh Dubow Nov. 26, 2021 03:17 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — All Notre Dame can do for now is prepare for the

California's Chase Garbers throws a pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Garbers returns from COVID to lead Cal past Stanford 41-11

By Josh Dubow Nov. 20, 2021 10:28 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Now that California had nearly its entire team back,

California head coach Justin Wilcox, center, stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Cal excited to return for Big Game after COVID break

By Josh Dubow Nov. 18, 2021 12:55 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — The level of excitement for Big Game week is always

California head coach Justin Wilcox, center, stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Cal coach says team followed protocols before COVID outbreak

By Josh Dubow Nov. 10, 2021 10:00 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California coach Justin Wilcox said his team followed

California head coach Justin Wilcox, center, stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Cal-USC game postponed over positive COVID-19 tests

By Josh Dubow Nov. 09, 2021 07:43 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California's game against Southern California was

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising hands off to running back TJ Pledger (5) during the second quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. Pledger ran 96 yards for a touchdown. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Thomas' 4 TD runs lead Utah past Stanford 52-7

By Josh Dubow Nov. 06, 2021 01:51 AM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Utah got off to fast start and didn't let up.

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee passes against Washington during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Utah looks to maintain division lead in visit to Stanford

By Josh Dubow Nov. 04, 2021 05:28 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — After seizing control of the race for the Pac-12 South

California linebacker Nate Rutchena (42) celebrates after an interception against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Garbers leads California past Oregon State 39-25

By Josh Dubow Oct. 30, 2021 10:29 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — After three straight Pac-12 losses to open the season,

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) passes against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Cal's improved defense in for tough test vs. Oregon St

By Josh Dubow Oct. 28, 2021 10:10 AM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — After an uncharacteristic poor start to the season on

San Diego State wide receiver Isaiah Richardson, left, catches a pass against San Jose State cornerback Kenyon Reed (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
No. 24 San Diego St. outlasts San Jose St. 19-13 in 2 OTs

By Josh Dubow Oct. 16, 2021 02:41 AM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Diego State needed a spark on offense and Lucas

San Diego State quarterback Jordon Brookshire (4) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 24 San Diego St. seeks revenge at San Jose St.

By Josh Dubow Oct. 14, 2021 12:44 PM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Even as San Diego State rolled to its second 5-0 start

CORRECTS ID TO ELIJAH HIGGINS NOT JAYLON REDD - Stanford's Elijah Higgins makes a touchdown catch against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Stanford rallies late to beat No. 3 Oregon 31-24 in OT

By Josh Dubow Oct. 02, 2021 07:49 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford's comeback victory that stunned Oregon was

Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright (2) celebrates his interception with Oregon safety Verone McKinley III (23) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 3 Oregon takes opportunistic defense into Stanford

By Josh Dubow Sep. 30, 2021 12:23 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — No. 3 Oregon has thrived early this season by

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,