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FILE -Oregon quarterback Bo Nix throws a pass during the second half of the team's Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against North Carolina on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in San Diego. Bo Nix has settled in at Oregon, ready for a better outcome in his final year with the Ducks. The senior quarterback was getting Heisman buzz for a time last season before he got injured and the Ducks got derailed. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
Bo Nix hoping to improve on last season with Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson May. 02, 2023 05:59 PM EDT

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, right, and Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer, left, head to a news conference for the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in San Antonio. The teams will play in this year's Alamo Bowl. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Penix, Ewers highlight Alamo Bowl between Texas, Huskies

Dec. 28, 2022 12:50 PM EST

FILE - Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to pass against Colorado during an NCAA college football game Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. Penix has opted to put off the NFL for another year and college football's leading passer leads the No. 12 Huskies against No. 21 Texas in the Alamo Bowl. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Huskies QB Penix can make early 2023 statement in Alamo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2022 12:46 PM EST

Western Kentucky coach Tyson Helton holds the trophy after the team's victory over South Alabama in the New Orleans Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Record-setting Reed lifts Western Kentucky past S. Alabama

By Brett Martel Dec. 22, 2022 01:03 AM 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)
Penix, Ibrahim, Latu earn comeback player of the year honors

Dec. 20, 2022 12:59 PM EST

The Heisman Trophy sits during a news conference before the award ceremony Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Heisman Trophy Voting

Dec. 10, 2022 09:39 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

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas, Washington set to square off in Alamo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 06:04 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

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

Oregon State running back Damien Martinez (6) gets tackled by Arizona State linebacker Connor Soelle during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Oregon State won 31-7. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 10 Oregon seeks Pac-12 title game vs No. 22 Oregon St

By Gary Horowitz Nov. 23, 2022 10:44 AM EST

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

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

Colorado running back Alex Fontenot carries against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 15 Washington looks to keep rolling hosting Colorado

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:10 PM EST

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

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams scores a touchdown, getting past Colorado's Robert Barnes, left, and Tyrin Taylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 7 USC can earn spot in Pac-12 title game by beating UCLA

By Pat Graham Nov. 17, 2022 06:10 AM EST

Washington wide receiver Taj Davis (3) eludes a tackle by Oregon defensive back Bennett Williams, bottom left, and heads to the end zone as teammates point the way during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 24 Washington rallies late, topples No. 6 Oregon 37-34

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 12, 2022 11:18 PM 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

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix calls for a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Nix vs. Penix when No. 6 Oregon hosts No. 24 Washington

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 03:00 PM EST