Bryce Love
Louisiana-Lafayette wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) misses a reception under coverage from Appalachian State defensive back Shemar Jean-Charles (8) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, Pool)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Sun Belt continues breakout season

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2020 02:25 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald directs his team from the sidelines during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Indianapolis. It seems no one is talking about Northwestern even though it won the Big Ten West last year. The chatter surely will start if the Wildcats beat the Cardinal on the road Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 25 Stanford prepares for season opener vs. Northwestern

By Josh Dubow Aug. 30, 2019 01:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 24, 2019, file photo, Stanford head coach David Shaw answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
QB K.J. Costello's return provides optimism for Stanford

By Josh Dubow Aug. 14, 2019 02:25 PM EDT

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Utes tabbed as Pac-12 preseason football favorite

By Dan Greenspan Jul. 24, 2019 09:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon (18) throws a pass while warming up before an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash. Washington State has a spirited quarterback competition involving a large group of would-be starters, including seniors Gordon and Trey Tinsley, Cammon Cooper, graduate transfer Gage Gubrud and sophomore John Bledsoe. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Pac-12 Spring: Cougars looking to replace Gardner Minshew

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 23, 2019 08:00 PM EDT

Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Kelly's Irish resume climb for first title since 1988

By John Fineran Mar. 01, 2019 05:02 PM EST

Oklahoma State quarterback Taylor Cornelius tries to stiff-arm Missouri linebacker Terez Hall during the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal via AP)
Oklahoma State tops No. 24 Missouri 38-33 in Liberty Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2018 08:07 PM EST

Pittsburgh tail back Darrin Hall, 22, scampers downfield against Stanford during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in El Paso, Texas. (Ruben R. Ramirez/The El Paso Times via AP)
Scarlett scores both TDs, Stanford tops Pitt 14-13 Sun Bowl

Dec. 31, 2018 06:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 file photo, Stanford running back Cameron Scarlett (22) rushes for a touchdown against Oregon State during an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif. Pittsburgh plays Stanford in the Sun Bowl Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Stanford still wants to run sans Love in Sun Bowl vs Pitt

Dec. 30, 2018 07:47 PM EST

Stanford seeks season-ending win streak in Sun Bowl vs. Pitt

Dec. 30, 2018 04:28 PM EST
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Sun Bowl: Stanford (8-4) vs. Pittsburgh (7-6) at El Paso, Texas, Monday, 2 p.m. EST (CBS). Line: Stanford by 4½. ...

Players skipping 2018-19 bowl games

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2018 03:57 AM EST
Players who have announced they will not play in their teams' bowl games with coach's bonus for winning the game: Arizona State (lost to Fresno State...

Stanford RB Bryce Love to skip bowl game, prep for NFL draft

Dec. 17, 2018 07:49 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford running back Bryce Love will skip the Sun Bowl to prepare for the NFL draft. Love announced his decision on Monday to...

Stanford running back Bryce Love (20) runs the ball as California linebacker Evan Weaver (89) defends in the second quarter of a football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Stanford wins 9th straight Big Game, 23-13 over California

By Josh Dubow Dec. 01, 2018 06:34 PM EST

Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello, left, talks to UCLA quarterback Wilton Speight after Stanford's 49-42 win during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Costello throws 5 touchdowns to lead Stanford over UCLA

By Joe Reedy Nov. 24, 2018 07:33 PM EST

UCLA 's Joshua Kelley (27) celebrates after a rushing touchdown against Southern California during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Battle of the Backs: Stanford's Love faces UCLA's Kelley

By Joe Reedy Nov. 23, 2018 06:59 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, California quarterback Chase Garbers, left, celebrates with right guard Ryan Gibson after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California in Los Angeles. As big as beating USC was for Cal, a win over Stanford would be even more so. The Cardinal have won eight straight against the Golden Bears, many of them lopsided victories. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Cal hoping to end 8-year skid against Stanford in Big Game

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 16, 2018 10:39 AM EST

Stanford head coach David Shaw, left, talks to quarterback K.J. Costello during a time out against Oregon State in the first half during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Parkinson's 4 TD catches lead Stanford past Beavers 48-17

By Rick Eymer Nov. 11, 2018 12:42 AM EST

Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton, center, is sacked by Southern California's Jay Tufele, left, in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Southern California won 38-21. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Stanford seeks to become bowl eligible vs struggling Beavers

By Rick Eymer Nov. 09, 2018 07:22 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