NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS
FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Washington State running back Max Borghi, left, tries to get past Stanford cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. WSU Head coach Nick Rolovich would like for attention going into the 2021 season to be focused on players on the field, but he is getting just as much attention around his decision not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Rolovich enters Year 2 at Wazzu hoping for focus on field

By Nicholas K. Geranios Aug. 19, 2021 06:06 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Nick Rolovich would like the attention to be on the field

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura throws a pass on the first day of NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington State's Jayden de Laura glad to be back on field

By Nicholas K. Geranios Aug. 06, 2021 06:37 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura is glad to

California's Kuony Deng (8) and Muelu Iosefa (55) force a fumble after tackling Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough (12) in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)
Washington State seeks to avoid meltdown versus Cal

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 10, 2020 05:27 PM EST
Washington State coach Nick Rolovich acknowledges his team had a meltdown in

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) slides into the end zone, under Oregon State inside linebacker Avery Roberts (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Rolovich makes home debut as Washington St hosts Oregon

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 12, 2020 01:40 PM EST
Nick Rolovich will be making his home debut when Washington State hosts No. 11

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Washington State running back Max Borghi, left, carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Borghi is likely to get more rushing attempts under the new Washington coach Nick Rolovich. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Washington State will feature new coach, new quarterback

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 28, 2020 01:30 PM EDT
It took nine months for new Washington State coach Nick Rolovich to conduct his

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon (18) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington State offense missing in recent Apple Cup games

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 27, 2019 02:07 PM EST
Throughout his tenure at Washington State, Mike Leach’s offense has found a way

Washington State running back Max Borghi, left, carries the ball while pressured by Stanford cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Bowl eligibility looms large when Cougars host Beavers

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 22, 2019 12:46 PM EST
The winner between Oregon State and Washington State on Saturday will become

Washington State wide receiver Davontavean Martin (1) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Gordon leads Washington State over Stanford 49-22

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 16, 2019 08:16 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon threw for 520

Washington State's Easop Winston Jr., right, makes a pass reception ahead of California's Camryn Bynum in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Stanford, Washington St look to redeem disappointing seasons

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 15, 2019 01:36 PM EST
Stanford and Washington State will face off Saturday trying to take the next

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon (18) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Anthony Gordon making his mark with Cougars after long wait

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 06, 2019 02:16 PM EST
Anthony Gordon waited for years to get on the field for Washington State.

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon (18) tries to pass as Arizona State defensive lineman Tyler Johnson (41) wraps him up during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Washington St, Colorado both stumbling heading into showdown

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 18, 2019 02:18 PM EDT
Washington State coach Mike Leach has seen improvement in his defense but more is

Washington State head coach Mike Leach looks on in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Washington State shakes up defense after back-to-back losses

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 09, 2019 03:34 PM EDT
Washington State coach Mike Leach is shaking up the Cougars' underperforming defense

Washington State wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. (8) catches a pass which he runs for a touchdown in front of UCLA defensive back Darnay Holmes (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Thompson-Robinson, UCLA rally past No. 19 Washington St.

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 20, 2019 03:58 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Coach Chip Kelly says he never lost faith in his UCLA team,

Northern Colorado running back Milo Hall (1) runs for a touchdown in front of Washington State defensive back Daniel Isom (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Gordon leads No. 22 Washington St. over N. Colorado 59-17

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 06, 2019 03:03 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Anthony Gordon threw for 464 yards and four touchdowns and No.

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon passes during NCAA college football practice, in Pullman, Wash. Gordon has big shoes to fill. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
No. 23 Washington State enters new season with untested QB

By Nicholas K. Geranios Aug. 30, 2019 04:00 AM EDT
Anthony Gordon has barely seen the field in three seasons at Washington State but the

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Washington State head coach Mike Leach watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in Pullman, Wash. There’s a good chance Washington State coach Mike Leach will once again turn the Cougars’ Air Raid offense over to a graduate transfer quarterback. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Washington St may go with another graduate transfer at QB

By Nicholas K. Geranios Aug. 14, 2019 12:21 PM EDT
There's a good chance Washington State coach Mike Leach will once again turn the

Eastern Washington quarterback Eric Barriere (3) runs the ball against Maine defensive back Shaquille St-Lot (28) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. (Kathy Plonka/The Spokesman-Review via AP)
Eastern Washington beats Maine 50-19 in FCS semifinals

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 15, 2018 05:35 PM EST
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — This wasn't the first time that Eastern Washington quarterback

Washington State head coach Mike Leach wears a fake mustache placed on him by starting quarterback Gardner Minshew, back, during a television interview after an NCAA college football game against Colorado Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Washington State won 31-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Surging No. 7 Washington State eyes Pac-12 North title

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 20, 2018 02:39 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — A year that began in tragedy for Washington State is wrapping

Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew II (16) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Minshew's 7 TDs lead No. 8 Washington St over Arizona 69-28

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 18, 2018 02:23 AM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — This record-setting season just keeps getting better for

Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew looks to pass the ball against Colorado in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Washington State won 31-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cougars seek step toward Pac-12 North title vs Arizona

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 16, 2018 12:34 PM EST
Washington State has a big game looming against rival No. 17 Washington that could