Pac-12

FILE—Colorado quarterbacks Sam Noyer, front, and Steven Montez in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Boulder, Colo. Noyer, who left the university, has returned to Colorado and may be the team's first-string quarterback because of a call from the new coaching staff. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

QB-turned-safety-turned-QB Noyer named Colorado's starter

By Arnie Stapleton 17 hrs ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 11:40 AM EDT
Nov. 1 1913 — Notre Dame meets Army for the first time and comes away with a 35-13 win behind Gus Dorias’ 14-of-17 passing for 243 yards. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, UCLA running back Joshua Kelley, left, is tackled by Oregon State linebackers Hamilcar Rashed Jr. (9) and John McCartan (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif. While the offense is still coming together with presumed starting quarterback Tristan Gebbia, it's Oregon State's defense that should worry opponents. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Defense should rule for the Beavers, offense must fill holes

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 07:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, California quarterback Chase Garbers looks to throw against Arizona State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif. Garbers has emerged as a reliable option under center at a school that has produced its share of star quarterbacks but most recently had shined on the defensive side of the ball. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Pac-12 embarks on short season with lots of new faces at QB

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 05:53 PM EDT

Washington players and coaches take part in NCAA college football practice, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at Husky Stadium in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Lake Show: New coach but same expectations for Washington

By Tim Booth Oct. 28, 2020 05:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, California cornerback Camryn Bynum, left, intercepts a pass intended for Washington tight end Hunter Bryant (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Seattle. Bynum changed his mind and returned to the Cal program after previously having announced he would enter the 2021 NFL draft. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

With quarterback Garbers leading the way, Cal tries to build

By Janie Mccauley Oct. 28, 2020 04:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Stanford running back Austin Jones (20) stiff-arms Oregon cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif. Stanford head coach David Shaw has a long list of capable sophomores who gained valuable experience even if some didn't play and will be called upon to take on bigger roles now in their second seasons. Jones finished with 227 yards rushing with one touchdown on 45 carries and also made 14 catches for 108 yards. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

Stanford seeks to bounce back from down season, no bowl game

By Janie Mccauley Oct. 28, 2020 04:21 PM EDT

FILE - This Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo shows Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrating with head coach Herm Edwards after an NCAA college football game win over Washington State, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won seven games and played in a bowl game in 2018, exceeding outside expectations in its first season under Edwards, the former NFL player, coach and commentator. The Sun Devils took another step last season, winning eight games and the Sun Bowl. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Arizona State adds new coordinators in Edwards' third season

By John Marshall Oct. 28, 2020 03:20 PM EDT

Arizona head coach Kevin Sumlin is shown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. Sumlin could be on the hot seat this season after going 9-15 his first seasons at Arizona. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona facing defensive questions after transfers

By John Marshall Oct. 28, 2020 03:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Colorado's Nate Landman directs teammates in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Senior inside linebacker Landman will again be one of the team’s leader. He has been voted Colorado’s defensive MVP for the past two seasons. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Karl Dorrell Era at Colorado kicks off against his old team

By Pat Graham Oct. 28, 2020 02:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough, left, throws a pass against Nevada during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Expected to finish atop the Pac-12, the Ducks open at home with Stanford. The rivalry game against Oregon State will still be Thanksgiving weekend. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)

Oregon looks to Tyler Shough to replace Justin Herbert

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Colorado in Salt Lake City. The return of football isn't likely to make much of a dent in the losses athletic departments across the Pac-12 will ultimately incur because of the coronavirus pandemic. Faced with dramatic budget shortfalls, most schools in the league have already resorted to layoffs, furloughs, and cutting some sports entirely. At Utah, football coach Kyle Whittingham and men's basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak both took salary cuts to help offset up to $60 million in projected losses. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Utah sets sights on 3rd straight Pac-12 South Division title

By Pat Graham Oct. 28, 2020 02:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019 file photo, UCLA head coach Chip Kelly stands on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in Pasadena, Calif. Kelly is entering his third year in charge but has only seven wins in his first two seasons. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

UCLA more experienced, but will it show progress for Kelly?

By Joe Reedy Oct. 28, 2020 01:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Washington State running back Max Borghi, left, carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Borghi is likely to get more rushing attempts under the new Washington coach Nick Rolovich. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

Washington State will feature new coach, new quarterback

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 28, 2020 01:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019 file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Los Angeles. Slovis returns s quarterback for his sophomore season in November. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

Loaded No. 21 USC grateful to be in Pac-12 title chase

By Greg Beacham Oct. 28, 2020 01:11 PM EDT

Army accepts bid to Independence Bowl

Oct. 24, 2020 06:43 PM EDT
Army has accepted a bid to play in the Independence Bowl, becoming the first team in the country to gain a spot in the postseason. West...

Oklahoma running back T.J. Pledger (5) carries the ball as TCU safety Trevon Moehrig (7) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Oklahoma at TCU 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 02:03 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...