Nick Rolovich
Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman passes against Army during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in West Point, N.Y. Wake Forest won 70-56. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Oregon's Dye scores four straight

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2021 10:04 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) holds the ball in the air while scoring a touchdown against Kansas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: CFP race of Big 12 incoming, outgoing

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 23, 2021 09:18 PM EDT

BYU tight end Isaac Rex, right, catches a pass in front of Washington State defensive back Derrick Langford during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
BYU beats Washington State in 1st game since Rolovich fired

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 23, 2021 06:49 PM EDT

Washington State fan Trisha Griggs talks with The Associated Press about this week's firing of football head coach Nick Rolovich and four assistant coaches for refusing a state mandate that all employees get vaccinated against COVID-19, outside Martin Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Brigham Young at Washington State 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 02:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, file photo, Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash. The NHL suspending San Jose's Evander Kane 21 games for submitting a fake vaccination card and Washington State firing football coach Nick Rolovich for failing to comply with a vaccine mandate Monday provided two more reminders of the impact the coronavirus is still having on professional and college sports. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Next at LSU? Rolo's choice; Week 8 games

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 22, 2021 12:11 PM EDT

FILE - BYU head coach Kalani Sitake looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Boise State in Provo, Utah, in this Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, file photo. BYU coach Kalani Sitake said he has known Baylor coach Dave Aranda for a long time, and that they have shared a lot of ideas and philosophies about coaching. Baylor and BYU meet in a matchup of 5-1 teams on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Washington St hosts BYU in 1st game since Rolovich's firing

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 21, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

Oregon running back Byron Cardwell (21) runs past California linebacker Marqez Bimage (46) and California safety Elijah Hicks (3) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
UCLA hosts No. 10 Oregon in Pac-12's top game of the week

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 12:22 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, file photo, Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash. The NHL suspending San Jose's Evander Kane 21 games for submitting a fake vaccination card and Washington State firing football coach Nick Rolovich for failing to comply with a vaccine mandate Monday provided two more reminders of the impact the coronavirus is still having on professional and college sports. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Rolovich lawyer calls coach's firing 'unjust and unlawful'

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 20, 2021 02:03 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) looks for a receiver during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
AP College Picks: Clemson, Iowa St look to redirect seasons

By Ralph D, Russo Oct. 20, 2021 01:31 PM EDT

Washington State defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Jake Dickert, center, stands on the field during a break in play in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Dickert was named Washington State interim head coach, Monday, Oct. 18 after head coach Nick Rolovich was fired for refusing a state mandate that all employees get vaccinated against COVID-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington St coach says focus remains on supporting players

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 19, 2021 06:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 5, 2021, file photo, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in New York. The NBA's Brooklyn Nets begin the season without star guard Kyrie Irving, who cannot play or practice at home because of a New York City vaccine mandate and was told by the team he wouldn't be around at all until his status changes. Irving and other unvaccinated players around pro sports don't get paid for the time they miss. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
To jab or not to jab? Vaccinations still hot topic in sports

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 19, 2021 06:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, May 3, 2021, file photo, San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane, middle, is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. The NHL suspending San Jose's Evander Kane 21 games for submitting a fake vaccination card and Washington State firing football coach Nick Rolovich for failing to comply with a vaccine mandate Monday provided two more reminders of the impact the coronavirus is still having on professional and college sports. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Colorado Avalanche at San Jose Sharks 5/3/2021

Oct. 19, 2021 04:51 PM EDT

Oregons' CJ Verdell runs against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Whittingham among AP's Pac-12 award winners for 1st half

By Pat Graham Oct. 19, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 14, 2021, file photo, San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane (9) in action against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Wednesday, in San Jose, Calif. The NHL suspending San Jose's Evander Kane 21 games for submitting a fake vaccination card and Washington State firing football coach Nick Rolovich for failing to comply with a vaccine mandate Monday provided two more reminders of the impact the coronavirus is still having on professional and college sports. (AP Photo/ Tony Avelar, File)
Anaheim Ducks at San Jose Sharks 4/14/2021

Oct. 19, 2021 04:41 PM EDT

The Washington State Cougar logo is displayed on a gate at Martin Stadium, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Head football coach Nick Rolovich and four of his assistants were fired on Monday for refusing a state mandate that all employees get vaccinated against COVID-19, making him the first major college coach to lose his job over vaccination status. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Column: No jab, no job: Rolovich gets pink-slipped at Wazzu

By Jim Litke Oct. 19, 2021 03:48 AM EDT

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington State coach Rolovich fired for refusing vaccine

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 18, 2021 08:32 PM EDT

AP source: Washington State has fired football coach Nick Rolovich for refusing state's vaccination mandate

Oct. 18, 2021 08:22 PM EDT
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — AP source: Washington State has fired football coach Nick Rolovich for refusing state's vaccination mandate. ...

Washington State offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston (52) lifts wide receiver Calvin Jackson Jr. while celebrating Jackson's touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Borghi leads Washington State over Stanford 34-31

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 16, 2021 11:08 PM EDT

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Stanford at Washington State 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 09:25 PM EDT

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, center, consoles quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) following an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Mullen faces scrutiny; No. 2 Iowa upset

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 16, 2021 08:37 PM EDT