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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

Southern California tailback Darwin Barlow (22) fumbles the ball as he's hit by California safety Elijah Hicks (3) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. California's Trey Paster picked up the ball and returned it for a touchdown. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Utah's Whittingham unanimous AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 10, 2021 12:43 PM EST

Washington backup quarterback Sam Huard, left, takes a snap during warmups as starting quarterback Dylan Morris (9) looks on before an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington State at Washington 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 07:47 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown (13) runs behind offensive lineman Alex Forsyth (78) as Washington State defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (10) pursues during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Washington State at Oregon 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 11:29 PM EST

Washington State running back Max Borghi (21) hauls in a pass over Arizona State defensive back Chase Lucas (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct 30, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Opportunistic Washington State beats Arizona State 34-21

By John Marshall Oct. 30, 2021 07:02 PM EDT

Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade (6) celebrates his interception against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct 30, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Washington State at Arizona State 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 05:07 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

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) throws a pass under pressure from Washington State defensive back Derrick Langford (5) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
De Laura's return sparks Washington State past Cal 21-6

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 02, 2021 09:07 PM EDT

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura warms up before an NCAA football game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Washington State at California 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

Pledger helps Utah rally past Washington State 24-13

By Matthew Coles Sep. 25, 2021 06:43 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — TJ Pledger rushed for 117 yards and the go-ahead touchdown as Utah came from behind to beat Washington State 24-13 on Saturday afternoon...

Washington State quarterback Jarrett Guarantano warms up before an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Washington State at Utah 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 02:19 PM EDT

Washington State wide receiver Calvin Jackson Jr., front left, reaches out to catch a pass for a touchdown while pressured by Portland State linebacker Broderick Harrell during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Portland State at Washington State 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 07:17 PM EDT

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich along the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Washington State at Oregon State 11/7/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 12:41 AM EST

Northern Colorado running back Milo Hall (1) runs for a touchdown in front of Washington State defensive back Daniel Isom (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Gordon leads No. 22 Washington St. over N. Colorado 59-17

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 06, 2019 03:03 PM EDT