JOSH DUBOW
Troy Taylor speaks after being introduced as the new head NCAA college football coach at Stanford during a news conference, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Stanford taps Troy Taylor to revive struggling football team

By Josh Dubow Dec. 12, 2022 04:53 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — The last time Stanford's football program was searching for a

Stanford head coach David Shaw stands near the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Stanford football at crossroads after Shaw steps down

By Josh Dubow Nov. 28, 2022 02:40 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — David Shaw helped build Stanford into a physical powerhouse

Stanford head coach David Shaw stands near the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Stanford coach David Shaw resigns after Cardinal finish 3-9

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2022 03:34 AM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford coach David Shaw resigned Saturday night after

Stanford wide receiver Elijah Higgins (6) runs after a reception against BYU during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Shaw resigns as coach after Stanford's 35-26 loss to BYU

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2022 02:34 AM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Jaren Hall threw two touchdown passes and ran for another

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson celebrates after running the ball for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA looks to bounce back in season finale at Cal

By Josh Dubow Nov. 23, 2022 12:00 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — UCLA's dreams of a Pac-12 title and Rose Bowl berth ended

California running back Jaydn Ott, top, fumbles the ball while attempting to dive into the end zone against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. California recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Cal uses fumble return TD to beat Stanford 27-20 in Big Game

By Josh Dubow Nov. 19, 2022 09:35 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Jackson Sirmon scored on a 37-yard return following a wild

Washington State running back Nakia Watson (25) runs for a 41-yard touchdown against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Washington St. beats Stanford 52-14 to snap 3-game skid

By Josh Dubow Nov. 05, 2022 07:21 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Cameron Ward threw two touchdown passes and ran for a third,

California quarterback Jack Plummer looks to throw a pass against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Nix accounts for 6 TDs in No. 8 Oregon's 42-24 win over Cal

By Josh Dubow Oct. 29, 2022 07:03 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Once Oregon shook off a sluggish start, there was no stopping

California head coach Justin Wilcox talks to side judge Gary Reed during the second half of an NCAA college football against Washington game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
No. 8 Oregon sees room for improvement when facing Cal

By Josh Dubow Oct. 27, 2022 02:26 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The talk about Oregon has changed quite a bit since the

Washington linebacker Kamren Fabiculanan (13) and safety Asa Turner (20) tackle California wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant (7) after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Penix leads Washington to 1st road win, 28-21 over Cal

By Josh Dubow Oct. 23, 2022 01:59 AM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. threw a go-ahead 14-yard touchdown pass to

Oregon State wide receiver Tre'Shaun Harrison (0) runs after a catch for a 56-yard touchdown against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. Oregon State won 28-27. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Oregon State rallies for 28-27 win over Stanford

By Josh Dubow Oct. 09, 2022 02:43 AM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Ben Gulbranson threw a 56-yard touchdown pass

California running back Jaydn Ott (6) runs the ball for a 73-yard touchdown against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Ott rushes for 274 yards to lead Cal past Arizona 49-31

By Josh Dubow Sep. 24, 2022 09:13 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Jaydn Ott ran for 274 yards and three touchdowns and

Oregon State linebacker and running back Jack Colletto heads in to the end zone for the game winning score as Fresno State defensive back Morice Norris tries to stop him during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Oregon State rallies past Fresno State 35-32

By Josh Dubow Sep. 11, 2022 02:27 AM EDT
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Jack Colletto scored on a 2-yard run on the

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates after a 66-14 win over Rice in an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
QBs take center stage when No. 10 USC visits Stanford

By Josh Dubow Sep. 08, 2022 01:10 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford coach David Shaw spends part of his offseason each

California quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws a pass against UC Davis during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
California beats UC Davis 34-13 in season opener

By Josh Dubow Sep. 03, 2022 07:19 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Jack Plummer threw three touchdown passes in his debut for

FILE - California offensive lineman Matthew Cindric during an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., on Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Wilcox stayed at Cal with hopes of making Bears a contender

By Josh Dubow Aug. 18, 2022 01:33 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — After five mostly mediocre seasons at California, coach

Stanford looks to bounce back from worst season since 2006

By Josh Dubow Aug. 18, 2022 01:31 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — When Stanford was rolling through the Pac-12 early in coach

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