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Washington safety Makell Esteen (24) reacts to a turnover on downs by Arizona State with less than a minute left in the game during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Seattle. Washington won 15-7.

No. 5 Washington Huskies look to get offense back on track against Stanford

October 27, 2023, 10:15am College

The high-powered offense that carried No. 5 Washington for most of the season went mysteriously missing last week. Read story

Oregon wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) celebrates after a long gain against Washington State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Eugene, Ore.

Resurgent offense boosting No. 13 Utah ahead of showdown with No. 8 Oregon

October 27, 2023, 10:10am College

Whenever No. 8 Oregon and No. 13 Utah play, Pac-12 title implications are typically on the line. That’s true once more this Saturday in their Pac-12 Conference showdown. Read story

Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) hands off the ball to running back Damien Martinez (6) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCLA on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Corvallis, Ore.

No. 11 Oregon State facing tough test in the desert against Arizona

October 27, 2023, 10:05am College

No. 11 Oregon State has beaten two AP Top 25 teams this season and is already bowl eligible for the third straight season, continuing the Beavers’ upward trajectory under coach Jonathan Smith. Read story

Lower Columbia College's Sydney Lulay (13) celebrates with teammates Rhyli Grim (16) and Molly Romanchock (18) after scoring the Red Devils' first goal in an NWAC women's soccer match on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at Kim Christensen Field.

Ahead of NWAC women’s soccer playoffs, Lower Columbia rolls past Clark

October 25, 2023, 6:52pm College

The brewing rivalry between Lower Columbia and Clark College’s women’s soccer programs adds an extra layer of motivation whenever the two meet on to the pitch. Read story

Oregon State offensive lineman Jake Levengood (70) and Washington State defensive tackle David Gusta (60) greet each other after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Oregon State, Washington State say Pac-12’s actions show departing schools should not run conference

October 25, 2023, 3:17pm College

Oregon State and Washington State claim the actions of the Pac-12 and Commissioner George Kliavkoff in response to members announcing their intent to leave the conference in 2024 show those departing schools relinquished their rights to decide the long-term future of the league. Read story

Washington wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (2) makes a touchdown catch against Oregon defensive back Khyree Jackson, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Seattle.

Huskies’ Michael Penix Jr. is in Heisman race and his receivers are part of reason why

October 24, 2023, 6:50pm College

Before the season even began, Rome Odunze believed the way Washington’s wide receivers complemented each other would lead to big things. Read story

Washington State wide receiver Lincoln Victor (5) is tackled by Oregon defensive back Steve Stephens IV (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Eugene, Ore.

How Clark County College Football Players Fared: Victor sets WSU record with 16 catches

October 23, 2023, 4:41pm College

It’s safe to say Lincoln Victor is completely back from his ankle injury. The senior from Union High School caught a school-record 16 passes in Washington State’s 38-24 loss to Oregon on Saturday in Eugene. Though he didn’t find the end zone, Victor caught passes of 37, 20, 19, 15… Read story

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., bottom, curls up in a ball as running back Dillon Johnson (7) looks on after Arizona State defensive back Shamari Simmons recovered his fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Seattle.

Powell returns late interception 89 yards for TD, No. 5 Washington survives Arizona State 15-7

October 21, 2023, 11:33pm College

Mishael Powell returned a fourth-quarter interception 89 yards for a touchdown and No. 5 Washington overcame Michael Penix Jr.’s three turnovers to beat Arizona State 15-7 on Saturday night. Powell stepped in front of Trenton Bourget’s throw on fourth-and-3 from the 12 and sprinted down the left… Read story

Washington wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (2) reacts with Will Nixon, left, after scoring a touchdown against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Seattle.

No. 5 Washington hopes remembering history helps avoid letdown against Arizona State

October 20, 2023, 4:04pm College

The thought of having a letdown after the hype and emotions of last week would seem a very real possibility for No. 5 Washington. Read story

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix walks to the locker room after the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Seattle.

Washington State visits No. 9 Oregon with both teams coming off disappointing losses

October 20, 2023, 4:02pm College

Oregon and Washington State head into Saturday’s game hurting from disappointing losses. Read story