Nick Rolovich
Washington State running back Nakia Watson carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado State, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Ward throws 4 TDs, Washington St beats Colorado St 38-7

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 17, 2022 08:30 PM EDT

Idaho coach Jason Eck watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Ward throws 3 TD passes, Washington State tops Idaho 24-17

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 04, 2022 01:17 AM EDT

FILE - Washington State Cougars defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (10) defends against the California Golden Bears during an NCAA football game on Oct. 2, 2021 in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham, File)
Washington St., Idaho renew 'Battle of the Palouse' series

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

FILE - Washington State coach Jake Dickert walks across the field during the NCAA college football team's spring game Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Dickert took over Washington State a year ago at a time of turmoil and was proven to be the right choice for the Cougars at that time. His first season as the permanent head coach begins Saturday and the chance to prove despite being underqualified, the Cougars made the right choice long-term in Dickert.(August Frank/Lewiston Tribune via AP, File)
Dickert hopes stability can equal success at Washington St

By Tim Booth Aug. 31, 2022 04:55 PM EDT

FILE - Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford on Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. The former Washington State football coach has filed a claim against the university on April 27, 2022, seeking $25 million for wrongful termination after he was fired last year for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
After turbulent 2021, Washington State eyes better offense

By Nicholas K. Geranios Aug. 18, 2022 01:10 PM EDT

FILE - Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford on Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. The former Washington State football coach has filed a claim against the university on April 27, 2022, seeking $25 million for wrongful termination after he was fired last year for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Former Washington St coach files wrongful termination claim

Aug. 10, 2022 02:40 PM EDT

FILE - Central Michigan's Lew Nichols III during a NCAA football game on on Sept. 4, 2021 in Columbia, Mo. The Chippewas face Washington State in the Sun Bowl .(AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
Central Michigan ends wild trip west in Sun Bowl against WSU

Dec. 30, 2021 05:35 PM EST

FILE - Central Michigan's Lew Nichols III during a NCAA football game on on Sept. 4, 2021 in Columbia, Mo. The Chippewas face Washington State in the Sun Bowl .(AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
Central Michigan switches to Sun Bowl, faces Washington St

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 11:31 AM EST

Washington State coach Jake Dickert, center, is joined by athletic director Pat Chun, left, and WSU President Kirk Schultz after WSU defeated Washington 40-13 in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington State removes interim tag, names Dickert coach

By Tim Booth Nov. 27, 2021 11:12 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, center left, shakes hands with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center right, after an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Michigan won 42-27. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
AP Top 25 Takeaways Harbaugh's breakthrough; Harsin's miscue

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2021 09:18 PM EST

Washington State running back Deon McIntosh (3) scores a touchdown against Washington during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington State pummels Washington 40-13 in Apple Cup

By Tim Booth Nov. 26, 2021 11:38 PM EST

Washington State wide running back Max Borghi (21) reacts late in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 44-18. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Wazzu looks to snap Apple Cup losing streak vs. Washington

By Tim Booth Nov. 25, 2021 02:08 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost argues a call with linesman Bruce Keeling during the second half against Ohio State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 26-17. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Coaching stability separates Big Ten from other conferences

By Steve Megargee Nov. 23, 2021 05:06 PM EST

Washington State acting head coach Jake Dickert reacts after a win over Arizona in an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 44-18 and became bowl eligible. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Interim coaches Dickert, Gregory lead way for this Apple Cup

By Tim Booth Nov. 23, 2021 02:21 PM EST

FILE - Southern California coach Clay Helton watches warmups on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. Former Southern California coach Helton was hired by Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to lead the Eagles, seven weeks after he was fired by USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Pac-12's head coach vacancies are likely to grow

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 23, 2021 11:01 AM EST

Arizona quarterback Will Plummer drops to pass against Washington State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington State bowl eligible after thumping Arizona 44-18

By Caden Frank Nov. 20, 2021 01:06 AM EST

Arizona running back Michael Wiley (6) scores a touchdown between Utah defensive end Van Fillinger (7) and safety Brandon McKinney (28) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington State on cusp of bowl eligibility hosting Arizona

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 18, 2021 03:45 PM EST

Oregon State tight end Teagan Quitoriano (84) and running back Deshaun Fenwick (5) celebrate Quitoriano's touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 35-14. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State, UCLA going bowling after long droughts

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 16, 2021 03:37 PM EST

FILE - Washington head coach Jimmy Lake yells toward the field in the first half of an NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Seattle. On Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, Washington fired Lake less than two years after he was chosen to succeed Chris Petersen. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Washington fires coach Jimmy Lake after less than 2 seasons

By Tim Booth Nov. 14, 2021 05:07 PM EST

Washington State wide receiver Travell Harris (1) hauls in a pass over Oregon safety Verone McKinley III (23) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 5 Oregon downs Washington State 38-24 with big 2nd half

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 14, 2021 02:12 AM EST