TIM BOOTH
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks for a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Washington won 51-33. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 9 Washington has major interest in Pac-12 title game

By Tim Booth Nov. 28, 2022 05:23 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Kalen DeBoer would much rather be preparing for the Pac-12

Colorado running back Deion Smith is stopped by Washington defensive back Asa Turner, right, linebacker Daniel Heimuli, on turf, and defensive back Zakhari Spears left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
No. 12 Washington looks for payback vs Washington State

By Tim Booth Nov. 23, 2022 10:55 AM EST
One moment summed up the frustration of seven straight losses last November, when

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) celebrates as he leaves Autzen Stadium after defeating Oregon in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Michael Penix Jr. on cusp of record season for Washington

By Tim Booth Nov. 22, 2022 05:48 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — With all the player movement through the transfer portal during the

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) passes the ball again Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 12 Oregon stays in Pac-12 hunt, tops No. 10 Utah 20-17

By Tim Booth Nov. 20, 2022 02:04 AM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Bo Nix started the week as a hobbled spectator sitting in the

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer, front left, celebrates with Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) after they defeated Oregon in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 15 Washington looks to avoid letdown hosting Colorado

By Tim Booth Nov. 17, 2022 12:33 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — From the time he took the head coaching job at Washington, Kalen

Utah running back Micah Bernard (2) carries the ball as Stanford defensive end David Bailey, rear, makes a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Playoff hopes gone, No. 12 Oregon plays host to No. 10 Utah

By Tim Booth Nov. 17, 2022 12:07 PM EST
Dan Lanning had regrets. That should be expected after the coach watched Oregon’s

Washington running back Wayne Taulapapa (21) tumbles into the end zone for a touchdown against Oregon State during the second half of an NCAA collage football game Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Washington knocks off No. 24 Oregon State 24-21 on late FG

By Tim Booth Nov. 05, 2022 02:41 AM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. has accomplished plenty in his first season as the

Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) congratulates running back Cameron Davis (22), who scored a 6-yard rushing touchdown against California during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Back in the rankings, No. 24 Oregon St travels to Washington

By Tim Booth Nov. 03, 2022 01:48 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — It’s been nearly a decade since No. 24 Oregon State was last ranked in

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. attempts a pass while being pressured by Stanford defensive end Stephen Herron Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
No. 18 Washington dominates in 40-22 thumping of Stanford

By Tim Booth Sep. 25, 2022 02:13 AM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — The attention thus far around Washington's impressive start has mostly

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee throws a pass during warmup before the team's NCAA college football game against Southern California in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Back in the rankings, No. 18 Washington hosts Stanford

By Tim Booth Sep. 22, 2022 02:44 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — The first three games of Kalen DeBoer’s tenure at Washington were

Fans celebrate with Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., center, after an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Washington makes statement, beats No. 11 Michigan St 39-28

By Tim Booth Sep. 17, 2022 11:32 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Kalen DeBoer knew no matter how well the transition had gone, this was

University of Washington's Asa Turner, left, picked off Kent State's first pass, settng up the Huskies first score of the game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)/The Seattle Times via AP)
Washington hosts No. 11 Michigan St, both seeking validation

By Tim Booth Sep. 15, 2022 02:17 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — For two weeks against lesser competition, it has all gone according to

Washington coach Kalen DeBoer watches the scoreboard as officials spot the ball during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
Penix throws 4 TD passes, Washington rolls Kent State 45-20

By Tim Booth Sep. 04, 2022 02:10 AM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Whether Washington is any good won’t be answered for a couple more

FILE - Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. DeBoer inherited a Washington program coming off its worst season since 2008 that included firing its head coach before the end of the regular season. The first test of how well DeBoer has done overhauling the program comes Saturday night when the Huskies open the season against Kent State. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Kalen DeBoer set for bigger stage as he debuts at Washington

By Tim Booth Sep. 01, 2022 05:34 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Game week finally arrived for Kalen DeBoer and he felt the need to

FILE - Washington State coach Jake Dickert walks across the field during the NCAA college football team's spring game Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Dickert took over Washington State a year ago at a time of turmoil and was proven to be the right choice for the Cougars at that time. His first season as the permanent head coach begins Saturday and the chance to prove despite being underqualified, the Cougars made the right choice long-term in Dickert.(August Frank/Lewiston Tribune via AP, File)
Dickert hopes stability can equal success at Washington St

By Tim Booth Aug. 31, 2022 04:55 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Pat Chun’s job as the athletic director at a Power Five school

FILE - Boise State safety JL Skinner (0) looks over the Air Force offense before the snap during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State is set to kick off its season on Sept. 3, 2022, against Oregon State. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)
Boise State looks for rebound after surprising down season

By Tim Booth Aug. 19, 2022 03:11 PM EDT
Boise State finished last season with seven wins for its lowest total since 1998.

FILE - Washington's Jaxson Kirkland warms-up before an NCAA college football game against Montana in Seattle, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Washington is set to kick off its season on Sept. 3, 2022, against Kent State. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
DeBoer takes charge at Washington seeking quick turnaround

By Tim Booth Aug. 18, 2022 01:07 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — The first few months of Kalen DeBoer’s tenure at Washington was about

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws during the NCAA college football team's first spring practice, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Seattle. (Steve Ringman/The Seattle Times via AP)
Washington QB competition getting started with spring ball

By Tim Booth Apr. 01, 2022 07:58 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — The first spring with Kalen DeBoer in charge of the Huskies is all

Kalen DeBoer speaks during a news conference, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Seattle, to introduce him as the new head NCAA college football coach at the University of Washington. DeBoer has spent the past two seasons as head football coach at Fresno State. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Kalen DeBoer takes the reins as head coach at Washington

By Tim Booth Nov. 30, 2021 05:56 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — At some point during the whirlwind of the past few days, Kalen

Washington State coach Jake Dickert, center, is joined by athletic director Pat Chun, left, and WSU President Kirk Schultz after WSU defeated Washington 40-13 in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington State removes interim tag, names Dickert coach

By Tim Booth Nov. 27, 2021 11:12 PM EST
Washington State removed the interim tag and named Jake Dickert head coach