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Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) throws a pass at the team's NCAA college football facility, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
No. 16 Miami seeks 6th consecutive win over Bethune-Cookman

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 02:09 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud plays in an NCAA college spring football game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Stroud is a top contender for the 2022 Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
PICK SIX: From the Heisman to the Thorpe, the winners are?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 24, 2022 02:38 AM EDT

Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke speaks with the news media at the team's NCAA college football media day, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Coming home: Cristobal, new staff look to bring Miami back

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 17, 2022 12:32 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama fans cheer before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Tide and Co.: AP Top 25 team by team preseason capsules

Aug. 15, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo (80) slides in the end zone after making a touchdown catch in front of Pittsburgh defensive back Erick Hallett (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Van Dyke outduels Pickett, Miami edges No. 17 Pitt 38-34

By Will Graves Oct. 30, 2021 03:44 PM EDT

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, right, watches as referee Jeff Heaser, left, looks at a review screen after a targeting penalty was called against Miami during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The review determined no targeting. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Miami (FL) at Pittsburgh 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 01:09 PM EDT

Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Jahfari Harvey (12) sacks Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) during the first half of a NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Virginia at Miami (FL) 9/30/2021

Sep. 30, 2021 08:35 PM EDT

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) dives into the end zone for a touchdown after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
SCS at Alabama A&M 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 05:17 PM EDT

Miami linebacker Ryan Ragone (34) goes through a drill during NCAA college football practice Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami has experience, and that could be the key in 2021

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 18, 2021 10:41 AM EDT

Mike Leach won't engage Eric Dickerson on draft comments

Apr. 30, 2019 06:07 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State coach Mike Leach isn't interested in addressing accusations made by Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson that Leach deliberately...

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

Washington State RB James Williams declares for NFL draft

Jan. 05, 2019 08:23 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State running back James Williams is forgoing his senior season to enter the NFL draft. Williams made his announcement...

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell answers a question during a news conference, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in San Antonio. Iowa State is set to play Washington State in Friday's NCAA college football Alamo Bowl. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 25 Iowa State's finish far better than its start

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 27, 2018 02:55 PM EST

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...

Washington State's Travell Harris, center, runs the ball against Washington as snow falls during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Snow Dawgs: No. 16 Washington topples No. 7 Wazzu 28-15

By Tim Booth Nov. 23, 2018 11:59 PM EST

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 State head coach Mike Leach wears a fake mustache placed on him by starting quarterback Gardner Minshew, back, during a television interview after an NCAA college football game against Colorado Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Washington State won 31-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Surging No. 7 Washington State eyes Pac-12 North title

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 20, 2018 02:39 PM EST

Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew II (16) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Minshew's 7 TDs lead No. 8 Washington St over Arizona 69-28

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 18, 2018 02:23 AM EST

Washington State head coach Mike Leach wears a fake mustache placed on him by starting quarterback Gardner Minshew, back, during a television interview after an NCAA college football game against Colorado Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Washington State won 31-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Running backs play key role in Washington State's Air Raid

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 13, 2018 12:24 PM EST