NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS
FILE - Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford on Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Rolovich has sued the university and Gov. Jay Inslee after he was fired last year for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Rolovich sues Washington St over firing for refusing vaccine

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 15, 2022 03:17 PM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Former Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich has sued

Arizona State quarterback Trenton Bourguet throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Watson's 3 TDs lead Washington St. over Arizona St. 28-18

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 12, 2022 07:11 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Nakia Watson ran for 116 yards and three touchdowns as

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Bryson Barnes leads No. 14 Utah past Washington State, 21-17

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 28, 2022 01:31 AM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Backup quarterback Bryson Barnes threw for 175 yards and a

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) scores a 2-point conversion against Southern California during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
No. 14 Utah, Washington St heading in different directions

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 26, 2022 05:22 PM EDT
Star quarterback Cam Rising is hoping what happened two weeks ago was the beginning

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., center, cheers as members of the Washington State run onto the field before the team's NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Ward throws 3 TDs as Washington State beats Cal 28-9

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 01, 2022 09:01 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Cameron Ward threw for 343 yards and three touchdowns as

Washington State head coach Jake Dickert watches the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Nix leads No. 15 Oregon over Washington State 44-41

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 24, 2022 08:07 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Oregon quarterback Bo Nix was piling up the yardage, but the No

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning greets Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) after a touchdown against BYU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Henley leads Cougars vs No. 15 Oregon to open Pac-12 play

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 22, 2022 03:03 PM EDT
Through his first three games at Washington State, linebacker Daiyan Henley is

Washington State running back Nakia Watson carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado State, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Ward throws 4 TDs, Washington St beats Colorado St 38-7

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 17, 2022 08:30 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Cameron Ward threw for 292 yards and four touchdowns Saturday

Idaho coach Jason Eck watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Ward throws 3 TD passes, Washington State tops Idaho 24-17

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 04, 2022 01:17 AM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Transfer quarterback Cameron Ward threw for 215 yards and three

FILE - Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford on Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. The former Washington State football coach has filed a claim against the university on April 27, 2022, seeking $25 million for wrongful termination after he was fired last year for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
After turbulent 2021, Washington State eyes better offense

By Nicholas K. Geranios Aug. 18, 2022 01:10 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — After a turbulent 2021 season, Washington State coach Jake

Arizona running back Michael Wiley (6) scores a touchdown between Utah defensive end Van Fillinger (7) and safety Brandon McKinney (28) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington State on cusp of bowl eligibility hosting Arizona

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 18, 2021 03:45 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Considering the turmoil of its season, Washington State

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich walks on the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 34-31. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Former Washington State coach appeals firing over vaccine

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 04, 2021 06:59 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Attorneys for former Washington State coach Nick Rolovich

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