Kalen DeBoer
FILE - Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer paces the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. DeBoer earned AP All-Pac-12 coach of the year honors on Thursday, Dec. 8. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Williams, Phillips highlight AP All-Pac-12 team

By John Marshall Dec. 08, 2022 01:00 PM EST

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. returning for 2023 season

Dec. 04, 2022 10:34 PM EST

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

Washington wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (2) runs for a touchdown near Washington State defensive back Derrick Langford Jr. (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 12 Washington outlasts Washington St 51-33 in Apple Cup

By Caden Frank Nov. 27, 2022 02:27 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) lays on the ground after getting past Utah linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (3) as Oregon offensive lineman Marcus Harper II (55) signals a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon earns Pac-12 title game spot with win over Oregon St

By Pat Graham Nov. 23, 2022 01:50 PM EST

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

Washington State defensive back Sam Lockett III (0) gets tackled by Arizona running back Michael Wiley after making an interception in the second half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 12 Washington looks to reclaim Apple Cup facing Wazzu

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 10:48 AM EST

Washington running back Cameron Davis scores a touchdown against Colorado linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo, second from left, and defensive back Trevor Woods during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Virginia transfer Taulapapa leads No. 15 Huskies over Buffs

By Chris Talbott Nov. 20, 2022 12:35 AM EST

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

Utah's quarterback Cameron Rising (7) and running back Tavion Thomas (9) celebrate after their NCAA college football game against Stanford Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: How to rank Pac-12 contenders?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 14, 2022 05:59 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix warms up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Bo Nix, No. 6 Oregon host No. 24 Washington on Saturday

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 10, 2022 06:19 PM EST

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

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

Washington linebacker Kamren Fabiculanan (13) and safety Asa Turner (20) tackle California wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant (7) after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Penix leads Washington to 1st road win, 28-21 over Cal

By Josh Dubow Oct. 23, 2022 01:59 AM EDT

Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura hands off to running back Jonah Coleman during the first half of an NCAA football game against Washington, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Penix throws for 516, Washington drops Arizona 49-39

By Chris Talbott Oct. 15, 2022 09:33 PM EDT

Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura throws a pass against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Huskies host Arizona looking to snap 2-game losing streak

Oct. 13, 2022 11:16 AM EDT

Arizona State interim head coach Shaun Aguano, front left, celebrates with players, including RJ Regan (21), after an NCAA college football game against Washington in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Bourguet leads Arizona State past No. 21 Washington, 45-38

By John Marshall Oct. 08, 2022 07:56 PM EDT

Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley, left, and Arizona State head coach Shaun Aguano shake hands after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Los Angeles. USC won 42-25. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 21 Washington looks for bounce-back win vs. Arizona St

By David Brandt Oct. 06, 2022 03:09 PM EDT

UCLA wide receiver Jake Bobo (9) makes a touchdown catch past Washington safety Alex Cook (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Thompson-Robinson leads UCLA past No. 15 Washington, 40-32

By Joe Reedy Oct. 01, 2022 02:12 AM EDT

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Portland State in Seattle, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Penix was 20-27 passing with 337 yards and two touchdowns. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
No. 15 Washington travels to UCLA for key Pac-12 matchup

By Joe Reedy Sep. 29, 2022 04:22 PM EDT