NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS
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

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)
Running backs play key role in Washington State's Air Raid

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 13, 2018 12:24 PM EST
While quarterback Gardner Minshew is getting most of the attention, running backs

Washington State linebacker Peyton Pelluer (47) tackles California running back Patrick Laird (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 10 Washington State beats California 19-13

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 04, 2018 01:15 AM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — California shut down No. 10 Washington State's vaunted Air Raid

Washington State running back Max Borghi celebrates with quarterback Gardner Minshew II after scoring a touchdown in the first half against Stanford during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Don Feria)
No. 10 Washington St continues quest for playoff facing Cal

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 02, 2018 01:27 PM EDT
Washington State resumes its longshot quest to crash the College Football Playoff as

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2012, file photo, Idaho interim head football coach Jason Gesser speaks during a news conference in Moscow, Idaho. Washington State University officials investigated allegations of sexual harassment against staff member and former football star Gesser and found no violations of school policy, it was announced Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. (Geoff Crimmins/The Moscow-Pullman Daily News via AP, File)
WSU: Jason Gesser harassment probe found no violations

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 13, 2018 01:24 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington State University officials investigated allegations

Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew II delivers a pass against Wyoming during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Laramie, Wyo. Washington State defeated Wyoming 41-19. (Alan Rogers/The Casper Star-Tribune via AP)
Leach: Washington St needs to focus on improving every week

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 07, 2018 09:44 AM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State's next opponent is San Jose State