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New Mexico quarterback Bryson Carroll (7) spins away from Boise State linebacker Riley Whimpey (44) on a run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 37-0. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
New Mexico at Boise State 11/20/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 12:57 AM EST

Boise State running back George Holani (24) runs past Wyoming nose tackle Cole Godbout (94) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Wyoming at Boise State 11/12/2021

Nov. 12, 2021 10:37 PM EST

Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier drops back to pass against Fresno State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Boise State at Fresno State 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 09:31 PM EDT

BYU fan Tommy Halling, 9, shows his support for BYU before an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah at USC 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 02:45 PM EDT

Nevada wide receiver Romeo Doubs (7) dives for an extra yard after being tripped by Boise State cornerback Tyric LeBeauf (22) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Nevada at Boise State 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 05:17 PM EDT

Boise State wide receiver Billy Bowens (18) turns upfield with the ball after a reception against Oklahoma State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Oklahoma State at Boise State 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 10:51 PM EDT

Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir (2) spins away from the tackle attempt by UTEP cornerback Torey Richardson (8) for a 36-yard reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UTEP at Boise State 9/10/2021

Sep. 10, 2021 11:33 PM EDT

Fans wait under cover in the stadium during a lightning delay before an NCAA college football game between Central Florida and Boise State, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Boise State at UCF 9/2/2021

Sep. 02, 2021 07:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31 2020, file photo, Boise State quarterback Jack Sears (16) throws a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Air Force at Air Force Academy, Colo. Sears and Hank Bachmeier appear perfectly capable of being the starter for the Broncos this season. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Avalos next in line to try to continue Boise State tradition

By Tim Booth Aug. 20, 2021 02:29 PM EDT

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
QB Anthony Brown getting his chance with No. 11 Ducks

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 19, 2021 04:37 PM EDT

Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough (12) warms up prior to the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Oregon at Iowa State 1/2/2021

Jan. 02, 2021 03:43 PM EST

Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright, top, tackles California wide receiver Makai Polk (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Cal cleans up mistakes, beats No. 21 Oregon for first win

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 05, 2020 10:58 PM EST

Oregon State quarterback Tristan Gebbia looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State upsets No. 9 Oregon 41-38 on Nolan's late run

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 27, 2020 11:47 PM EST

Oregon's Tyler Shough, left, throws downfield against Stanford during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 12 Oregon opens with 35-14 victory over Stanford

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 07, 2020 11:08 PM EST

Cutouts of Oregon Ducks fans take the place of real ones at Autzen Stadium as Stanford and Oregon get ready for their first NCAA college football game of the season Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Stanford at Oregon 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 07:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo Washington State running back Max Borghi (21) celebrates with fans after Washington State defeated Oregon State 54-53 in an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Borghi is likely to get more rushing attempts under the new Washington coach Nick Rolovich. Borghi was an All-Pac-12 honorable mention last season after recording 1,435 all-purpose yards and 16 total touchdowns, second-most in the league. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren,File)
Around the Pac-12: Top RBs look for yards in short season

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 04, 2020 05:18 PM EST

Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith keeps an eye on the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 14 Ducks hold off Beavers 24-10 in the 123rd Civil War

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 30, 2019 07:24 PM EST

Arizona State fans rush the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 31-28. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Jayden Daniels, Arizona State upset No. 6 Oregon 31-28

By Jose M. Romero Nov. 23, 2019 11:30 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, right, looks for an open receiver as Penn State defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos chases him during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Penn State 28-17. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 2 Ohio State beats No. 9 Penn State to take Big Ten East

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2019 05:40 PM EST

Arizona kicker Lucas Havrisik, right, points to the sky after a second-quarter field goal against Oregon in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 6 Oregon downs Arizona 34-6 for 9th straight win

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 17, 2019 01:57 AM EST