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FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Washington head coach Chris Petersen walks off the field following an NCAA college football game against Arizona State in Seattle. If the Pac-12 wants to maximize its already damaged hopes of playing for a national championship No. 7 Washington needs to beat No. 17 Oregon on Saturday. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
College Football Picks: Why Pac-12 needs Washington to win

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 10, 2018 03:19 PM EDT

Pac-12 division races taking shape

By John Marshall Oct. 09, 2018 03:42 PM EDT
A month into the conference season, the Pac-12 division races are taking shape. Each division has front-runners and teams that already are all but out of contention....

Washington coach Chris Petersen watches from the sideline as his team plays UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
After unexpected scare, No. 7 Washington focused on Oregon

By Tim Booth Oct. 08, 2018 05:52 PM EDT

Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III (5) escapes with the football against Navy during an NCAA college football game at Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Saturday Oct. 6, 2018, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Dougal Brownlie,/The Gazette via AP)
Navy at Air Force 10/6/2018

Oct. 08, 2018 12:05 PM EDT

Washington wide receiver Aaron Fuller (2) celebrates his touchdown reception with teammate Quinten Pounds during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Gaskin runs for 2 TDs, No. 10 Washington beats UCLA 31-24

By Joe Reedy Oct. 07, 2018 12:03 AM EDT

Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry stands back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
No. 19 Texas beats No. 7 Oklahoma 48-45 on late FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2018 05:35 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, back, rolls out to throw a pass over Colorado defensive back Nick Fisher during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
UCLA sees template for turnaround in No. 10 Washington

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 05, 2018 07:31 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez runs for a touchdown against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 38-16. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Arizona State at No. 21 Colorado tops the Pac-12 this week

By The Associated Press Oct. 04, 2018 06:21 PM EDT

No. 10 Washington looks to end road skid vs UCLA

By The Associated Press Oct. 04, 2018 05:09 PM EDT
No. 10 Washington (4-1, 2-0 Pac-12) at UCLA (0-4, 0-1), 7:30 p.m. ET (Fox). Line: Washington by 21. Series record: UCLA leads 40-31-2. ...

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Colorado at Nebraska 9/8/2018

Sep. 19, 2018 12:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2012, file photo, Idaho interim head football coach Jason Gesser speaks during a news conference in Moscow, Idaho. Washington State University officials investigated allegations of sexual harassment against staff member and former football star Gesser and found no violations of school policy, it was announced Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. (Geoff Crimmins/The Moscow-Pullman Daily News via AP, File)
WSU: Jason Gesser harassment probe found no violations

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 13, 2018 01:24 PM EDT

Washington quarterback Jake Browning drops back to pass against North Dakota in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
No. 10 Washington knows it must be better on offense vs Utah

By Tim Booth Sep. 10, 2018 12:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs the ball during the first half of the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama, in Auburn, Ala. Potential Heisman Trophy contender Stidham will lead No. 9 Auburn against No. 6 Washington in the only opening-week game between top-10 teams. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
No. 7 Auburn aiming to avoid FCS blues against Alabama State

By John Zenor Sep. 07, 2018 10:21 AM EDT

Washington quarterback Jake Browning (3) is sacked by Auburn defensive back Daniel Thomas (24) and defensive back Smoke Monday during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. Auburn won 21-16. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Washington at Auburn 9/1/2018

Sep. 05, 2018 04:35 PM EDT

Washington head coach Chris Peterson yells to his players in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 6 Washington regrouping after opening loss to Auburn

By Tim Booth Sep. 03, 2018 12:25 PM EDT

Auburn running back JaTarvious Whitlow (28) celebrates with fans after Auburn defeated Washington 21-16 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 9 Auburn scores late, beats No. 6 Washington 21-16

By Paul Newberry Sep. 01, 2018 03:54 PM EDT

Georgia running back James Cook (6) hits Austin Peay wide receiver DeAngelo Wilson (11) on a kick return during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Athens, Ga. Cook was ejected from the game. Georgia won 45-0. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Fromm throws 2 TD passes as No. 3 Georgia routs Austin Peay

By Charles Odum Sep. 01, 2018 03:37 PM EDT

Washington quarterback Jake Browning (3) is stopped by Auburn's Darrell Williams (49) and Jeremiah Dinson (20) after running for a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. Auburn won 21-16. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Pac-12 down not out after UW loss

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 01, 2018 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs the ball during the first half of the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama, in Auburn, Ala. Potential Heisman Trophy contender Stidham will lead No. 9 Auburn against No. 6 Washington in the only opening-week game between top-10 teams. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Warning for Washington, Auburn: Kickoff Game can be critical

By Paul Newberry Aug. 31, 2018 11:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 28, 2018, file photo, Washington quarterback Jake Browning looks to pass during an NCAA college football practice, in Seattle. Potential Heisman Trophy contender Browning will lead No. 6 Washington against No. 9 Auburn in the only opening-week game between top-10 teams. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Game of Week 1? Easy. No. 6 Washington vs No. 9 Auburn

By The Associated Press Aug. 30, 2018 12:42 PM EDT