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FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 file photo, Oregon coach Mario Cristobal welcomes his team back to the sideline after a first-quarter score against Arizona in an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Oregon has won the past two Pac-12 championships and is poised to be in contention to win another. Coach Mario Cristobal has pulled in the conference's top recruiting class the past two seasons and the 2021 class was sixth nationally, including pro-style quarterback Ty Thompson, who will likely battle Anthony Brown for the starting spot. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
Slovis, Daniels and Garbers among top returning Pac-12 QBs

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Washington St QB Jayden de Laura suspended after DUI arrest

Feb. 08, 2021 06:07 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State starting quarterback Jayden de Laura has been suspended from the team after his arrest in Pullman on suspicion of...

California's Kuony Deng (8) and Muelu Iosefa (55) force a fumble after tackling Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough (12) in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)
Washington State seeks to avoid meltdown versus Cal

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 10, 2020 05:27 PM EST

Southern California wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (8) reacts after catching a pass in the end zone for a touchdown down against Washington State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Slovis, St. Brown help No. 16 USC rout Washington State

By Greg Beacham Dec. 06, 2020 10:50 PM EST

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Report: Washington State QB to miss game vs. Stanford

Nov. 20, 2020 12:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith looks at the scoreboard during a timeout against Stanford in the second half during an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif. The Beavers open the season at home against Washington State on Nov. 7. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Cougars unveiling new offense in opener against Beavers

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 05, 2020 05:39 PM EST

Washington State names de Laura as starting QB for opener

Nov. 03, 2020 06:54 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Freshman Jayden de Laura has been named the starting quarterback for Washington State when the Cougars open their season at Oregon State...

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, California quarterback Chase Garbers looks to throw against Arizona State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif. Garbers has emerged as a reliable option under center at a school that has produced its share of star quarterbacks but most recently had shined on the defensive side of the ball. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Pac-12 embarks on short season with lots of new faces at QB

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Washington State running back Max Borghi, left, carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Borghi is likely to get more rushing attempts under the new Washington coach Nick Rolovich. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Washington State will feature new coach, new quarterback

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 28, 2020 01:30 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

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez, front, looks to pass the ball as Washington State defensive lineman Will Rodgers III pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Washington State at Colorado 11/10/2018

Nov. 10, 2018 04:39 PM EST

Washington State wide receiver Renard Bell (81) runs for a touchdown against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oregon at Washington State 10/20/2018

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