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FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, Washington head coach Chris Petersen looks on during an NCAA football practice in Seattle. In his tenure at Washington, Chris Petersen has faced situations where the Huskies lose a significant chunk of talent to the next level, only to replenish and continue what’s been an upward trend during his first five seasons in charge. This season will test whether the Huskies can simply continue to reload. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Defending Pac-12 champs need to replace significant talent

By Tim Booth Aug. 14, 2019 04:59 PM EDT

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2018, file photo, Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew passes against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Minshew was named the Pac-12 offensive player of the year and the newcomer of the year Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Top Pac-12 quarterback? Easy. Minshew is AP panel's choice

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 06, 2018 12:20 PM EST

Washington running back Myles Gaskin (9) runs against Utah defensive back Corrion Ballard (15) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Rose Bowl Matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 03:21 PM EST

Washington quarterback Jake Browning, right, runs away from Utah defensive tackle Leki Fotu (99) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
No. 10 Washington beats No. 17 Utah 10-3 for Pac-12 title

By Josh Dubow Nov. 30, 2018 11:23 PM EST

Utah, Washington vie for Rose Bowl spot in Pac-12 title game

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2018 08:09 AM EST
Pac-12 championship No. 17 Utah (9-3, 6-3, No. 17 CFP) vs. No. 10 Washington (9-3, 7-2, No. 11 CFP) at Santa Clara, California, Friday, 8 p.m. EST (Fox...

No. 16 Washington shows again how to ground the "Air Raid"

By Tim Booth Nov. 24, 2018 02:13 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — When Washington co-defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake started his week of prep for facing Gardner Minshew and Washington State, he noticed the...

For all the Apples: No. 16 Washington faces No. 7 Wazzu

By Tim Booth Nov. 22, 2018 12:35 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Located inside the Washington State football complex is a glass enclosure where, when it's in the possession of the crimson and gray, the Apple...

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Washington linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven (25) tackles Brigham Young running back Lopini Katoa (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Seattle. Burr-Kirven is No. 2 in the country in tackles heading into Friday’s Apple Cup against No. 7 Washington State. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Burr-Kirven an unassuming leader for No. 16 Washington

By Tim Booth Nov. 21, 2018 01:04 PM EST

Washington quarterback Jake Browning, left, hands the ball off to Myles Gaskin in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
No. 17 Washington builds big lead, beats Oregon State 42-23

By Tim Booth Nov. 17, 2018 07:53 PM EST

FILE- In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (22) scores a touchdown during an NCAA college football in Corvallis, Ore. One of the few upsides in Oregon State's season has been the debut of freshman running back Jermar Jefferson. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez, File)
No. 17 Washington can't afford stumble against Oregon State

By Tim Booth Nov. 16, 2018 01:55 PM EST

Oregon wide receiver Dillon Mitchell (13), escapes a tackle in the fourth quarter and runs in for a touchdown against UCLA during an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Oregon visits Utah with implications for the Pac-12 South

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 08, 2018 03:49 PM EST

Washington quarterback Jake Browning throws against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington holds off Stanford's late rally, wins 27-23

By Tim Booth Nov. 04, 2018 12:45 AM EDT

Stanford wide receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside (19) celebrates a touchdown with teammates Bryce Love (20), Devery Hamilton (74) and A.T. Hall (75) in the first half against Washington State during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Don Feria)
Pac-12 North Thud: Disappointing Washington hosts Stanford

By Tim Booth Nov. 02, 2018 02:09 PM EDT

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly looks towards the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Chip Kelly's return to Oregon tops Pac-12 this week

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 12:46 PM EDT

Washington quarterback Jake Browning (3) passes against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Seattle. Washington won 27-13. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
No. 15 Washington in control of Pac-12 destiny against Cal

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 26, 2018 03:08 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Michigan is B1G's best; Tide-Tigers IV?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 20, 2018 09:45 PM EDT

Washington quarterback Jake Browning, left, is pressured by Colorado defensive lineman Mustafa Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
No. 15 Washington pulls away late to top Colorado 27-13

By Tim Booth Oct. 20, 2018 07:02 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Isaac Zico (7) celebrates a touchdown catch with running back Markell Jones (8) and wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue routs No. 2 Ohio State 49-20, shakes by CFP chase

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2018 06:01 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez passes during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Colorado at Washington 10/20/2018

Oct. 20, 2018 03:17 PM EDT