Rose Bowl Game
Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin looks up at the scoreboard during a timeout in the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
UCLA looks to continue improvement against slumping Arizona

By Joe Reedy Nov. 27, 2020 02:50 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough carries the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Oregon won 43-29. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 11 Oregon hosts UCLA and former coach Chip Kelly

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 02:27 PM EST

Oregon coach Mario Cristobal walks along the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Pac-12's postseason hopes dim among canceled games, virus

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 18, 2020 02:27 PM EST

Indiana tight end Peyton Hendershot (86) jumps over Michigan State cornerback Shakur Brown (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Allen's emotional style fuels turnaround for No. 9 Indiana

By Michael Marot Nov. 16, 2020 04:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, California Golden head coach Justin Wilcox watches during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against the Oregon State in Berkeley, Calif. The season opener between California and Washington has been canceled following a request from the Golden Bears due to a positive coronavirus test for one of their players.(AP Photo/John Hefti, File)
UCLA hosts Cal on Sunday with limited time to prepare

By Joe Reedy Nov. 14, 2020 03:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin will head into spring practice with plenty of questions as the Badgers attempt to replace their top playmakers from a team that reached the Rose Bowl last season. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
Chryst stays patient as Badgers prepare for spring practice

By Steve Megargee Mar. 09, 2020 03:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 8, 1976, file photo, George Perles, defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, displays two Super Bowl rings as the team opened training camp in Latrobe, Pa. Perles, who coached Michigan State to a Rose Bowl victory in 1988 and was a key defensive assistant for the dominant Pittsburgh Steelers teams of the 1970s, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. He was 85. (AP Photo/MK, File)
George Perles, longtime Michigan State coach, dies at 85

By Larry Lage Jan. 08, 2020 01:02 PM EST

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates after their win against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cristobal's new-look Oregon looks to build on Rose Bowl win

By Dan Greenspan Jan. 02, 2020 02:21 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert celebrates after scoring against Wisconsin during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 7 Oregon beats No. 11 Wisconsin 28-27 in Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2020 09:07 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Aron Cruickshank runs for a touchdown against Oregon during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Herbert has 3 TD runs, Oregon beats Wisconsin in Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Jan. 01, 2020 08:54 PM EST

Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun (56) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 7 Oregon faces No. 11 Wisconsin in 106th Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019 11:10 AM EST

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor poses with trophy after winning the Doak Walker Award for being the nation's best running back Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor rushes into elite company

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 30, 2019 08:26 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert walks off the field after Oregon defeated Utah 37-15 in an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship, in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon QB Herbert caps stellar career in his 1st Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Dec. 30, 2019 07:55 PM EST

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Ducks, Badgers approach pomp of Rose Bowl in different ways

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 26, 2019 06:51 PM EST
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oregon and Wisconsin are taking contrasting approaches to everything that comes before the Rose Bowl. Ducks coach...

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Washington's Nick Harris lines up during an NCAA college football game against Southern Cal, in Seattle. Harris was selected to The Associated Press All-Pac 12 Conference team, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Ducks' Cristobal takes AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year honors

By Anne. M. Peterson Dec. 12, 2019 01:54 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) kisses Paul Bunyan's Axe after the team's victory over Minnesota during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP)
Pac-12 champion Oregon faces Wisconsin in 106th Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 03:47 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) and teammate La'Mar Winston Jr. (32) celebrate after Oregon defeated Utah 37-15 in an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
No. 7 Oregon, No. 11 Wisconsin to clash in 106th Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Dec. 08, 2019 03:35 PM EST

Ohio State offensive lineman Branden Bowen (76) holds the trophy as he leaves the field following the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
The Latest: Toledo left out of bowl berths despite 6-6 mark

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EST

Former Iowa athletic director Bump Elliott dies at 94

By Luke Meredith Dec. 08, 2019 11:52 AM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Former University of Iowa athletic director Bump Elliott has died, the university announced. He was 94. Elliott died...