NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS
BYU tight end Isaac Rex, right, catches a pass in front of Washington State defensive back Derrick Langford during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
BYU beats Washington State in 1st game since Rolovich fired

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 23, 2021 06:49 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Tyler Allgeier ran for 191 yards and two touchdowns and

FILE - BYU head coach Kalani Sitake looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Boise State in Provo, Utah, in this Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, file photo. BYU coach Kalani Sitake said he has known Baylor coach Dave Aranda for a long time, and that they have shared a lot of ideas and philosophies about coaching. Baylor and BYU meet in a matchup of 5-1 teams on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Washington St hosts BYU in 1st game since Rolovich's firing

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 21, 2021 02:02 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — After months of dealing with uncertainty, Washington

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, file photo, Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash. The NHL suspending San Jose's Evander Kane 21 games for submitting a fake vaccination card and Washington State firing football coach Nick Rolovich for failing to comply with a vaccine mandate Monday provided two more reminders of the impact the coronavirus is still having on professional and college sports. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Rolovich lawyer calls coach's firing 'unjust and unlawful'

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 20, 2021 02:03 PM EDT
Former Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich's termination for refusing

Washington State defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Jake Dickert, center, stands on the field during a break in play in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Dickert was named Washington State interim head coach, Monday, Oct. 18 after head coach Nick Rolovich was fired for refusing a state mandate that all employees get vaccinated against COVID-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington St coach says focus remains on supporting players

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 19, 2021 06:56 PM EDT
Washington State acting head coach Jake Dickert said Tuesday that his immediate

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington State coach Rolovich fired for refusing vaccine

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 18, 2021 08:32 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington State fired football coach Nick Rolovich and

Washington State offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston (52) lifts wide receiver Calvin Jackson Jr. while celebrating Jackson's touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Borghi leads Washington State over Stanford 34-31

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 16, 2021 11:08 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Max Borghi scored on a 2-yard run with 1:30 left in the

Washington State offensive lineman Abraham Lucas (72) lifts up wide receiver Joey Hobert (12) as they celebrate Hobert's touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 31-24. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Rolovich situation lingers as Washington St hosts Stanford

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 14, 2021 01:29 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — It took a little longer than expected, but Washington

Oregon State running back Deshaun Fenwick (5) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Nous Keobounnam (69) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 31-24. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
De Laura leads Washington State over Oregon State 31-24

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 09, 2021 07:37 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Jayden de Laura threw for 399 yards and three touchdowns

Oregon State running back B.J. Baylor (4) rushes for 27-yards to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 27-24. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Washington State seeks to tame Oregon State's hot offense

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 07, 2021 01:45 PM EDT
The last thing Jonathan Smith expects from his team is for Oregon State to

Washington State football player stable after shooting

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 27, 2021 07:01 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A Washington State wide receiver was in stable condition

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington St QB situation unsettled heading into Utah game

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 20, 2021 06:27 PM EDT
Washington State's quarterback situation remains unsettled as the Cougars

Washington State defensive lineman Amir Mujahid (48) and defensive back Armani Marsh (8) tackle Southern California wide receiver Drake London (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Freshman QB Dart leads USC over Washington State 45-14

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 19, 2021 09:28 AM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Freshman quarterback Jaxson Dart came off the bench to

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) runs out of the pocket as Stanford linebacker Ricky Miezan (45) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
USC faces Washington St in first game under Donte Williams

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 16, 2021 02:38 PM EDT
Southern California is wounded. It's smarting after losing at home to Stanford,

Portland State quarterback Davis Alexander throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
De Laura leads Washington St. over FCS Portland St 44-24

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 11, 2021 09:40 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Jayden de Laura threw three touchdown passes and ran for

Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Utah State won 26-23. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
FCS program Portland St seeks another upset vs Washington St

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 09, 2021 02:56 PM EDT
The last time Portland State traveled to Pullman, the FCS program upset a

Utah State coach Blake Anderson speaks to players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Bonner's late TD pass lifts Utah St. over Washington St.

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 05, 2021 02:54 AM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Logan Bonner threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Deven

Washington State wide receiver Kassidy Woods (84) looks on as wide receiver Robert Lewis (15) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Eastern Washington in Pullman, Wash., on Sept. 15, 2018. Woods, a former football player for Washington State University, contends in a lawsuit, filed Friday Aug. 20, 2021, in federal court for the northern district of Texas in Dallas, that his civil rights were violated when he was kicked off the football team after complaining about potential exposure to COVID-19 and for joining an association of Black student-athletes. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Former player sues WSU, football coach over dismissal

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 02, 2021 02:40 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A former Washington State player contends in a lawsuit

FILE - Washington State quarterbacks Jayden de Laura (4), Cammon Cooper (2), and Jarrett Guarantano (18) stand together on the first day of NCAA college football practice in Pullman, Wash., in this Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, file photo. 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/Ted S. Warren, File)
QB questions abound as Washington State hosts Utah State

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 02, 2021 01:29 PM EDT
Washington State is on the cusp of beginning the season with the first

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