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FILE - Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) looks to pass during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Tulane, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. USC opens their season at home against San Jose State on Aug. 26.

Pac-12 looking like football powerhouse in what may be conference’s final season

FILE - Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) looks to pass during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Tulane, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. USC opens their season at home against San Jose State on Aug. 26.

August 25, 2023, 9:24pm College

The Pac-12 appears to be a true football power this season with five ranked teams, topped by No. 6 Southern California. The conference also has perhaps the nation’s best collection of quarterbacks, headlined by the reigning Heisman Trophy winner. It may tun out to be a climactic final act. Read story

FILE  -Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. smiles at the Pac-12 NCAA college football media day, Friday, July 21, 2023, in Las Vegas. Washington opens their season at home against Boise State on Sept.

Huskies begin last season in Pac-12 as a contender for conference title

FILE  -Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. smiles at the Pac-12 NCAA college football media day, Friday, July 21, 2023, in Las Vegas. Washington opens their season at home against Boise State on Sept.

August 25, 2023, 6:02am College

Washington’s first season with both coach Kalen DeBoer and quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was a magical ride that put the Huskies back on the national stage. Their second season comes with a straightforward goal — win the Pac-12 one last time before Washington takes up residence in the Big Ten. Read story

Oregon defensive end Brandon Dorlus (3) sacks Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee last season in Eugene, Ore. Oregon's fortunes will rest largely on its defense.

Oregon wants no ‘what ifs’ in final Pac-12 season

Oregon defensive end Brandon Dorlus (3) sacks Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee last season in Eugene, Ore. Oregon's fortunes will rest largely on its defense.

August 23, 2023, 3:13pm College

Dan Lanning would prefer it if Oregon’s final season in the Pac-12 isn’t defined by “what ifs,” the way last year was for the Ducks. Read story

FILE - Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward answers questions at the NCAA college football Pac-12 media day. Friday, July 21, 2023, in Las Vegas. Washington State opens their season at Colorado State on Sept. 2.

Washington State football hoping for stability, success amid wave of change

FILE - Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward answers questions at the NCAA college football Pac-12 media day. Friday, July 21, 2023, in Las Vegas. Washington State opens their season at Colorado State on Sept. 2.

August 23, 2023, 6:05am College

The past 18 months have been a whirlwind for Washington State coach Jake Dickert and the entire Cougars program. Washington State is hoping for some stability this season even as its future conference affiliation remains up in the air. Read story

Washington running back Cameron Davis jumps to catch the ball during the NCAA college football team's practice Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Seattle.

Huskies’ starting RB Davis out for season with lower body injury

Washington running back Cameron Davis jumps to catch the ball during the NCAA college football team's practice Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Seattle.

August 22, 2023, 5:48pm College

Washington running back Cameron Davis is out for the season after suffering a lower body injury last week during practice. Read story

FILE - Oregon State running back Damien Martinez (6) runs past Arizona State defensive back Chris Edmonds (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Oregon State opens their season at San Jose State on Sept. 3. (AP Photo/Ross D.

Beaver believers think No. 18 Oregon State is ready to compete for Pac-12 title

FILE - Oregon State running back Damien Martinez (6) runs past Arizona State defensive back Chris Edmonds (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Oregon State opens their season at San Jose State on Sept. 3. (AP Photo/Ross D.

August 22, 2023, 6:03am College

Oregon State went 10-3 last season and returns its most talented team since coach Jonathan Smith arrived in 2018 to take over a program that had been 1-11 the previous season amid coaching turmoil. Read story

University of Washington Athletic Director Jennifer Cohen is being hired as Southern California's athletic director after seven years in the same post at UW according to a person with knowledge of the decision. (AP Photo/Ted S.

USC hires Washington’s Jennifer Cohen as athletic director

University of Washington Athletic Director Jennifer Cohen is being hired as Southern California's athletic director after seven years in the same post at UW according to a person with knowledge of the decision. (AP Photo/Ted S.

August 21, 2023, 2:23pm College

Jennifer Cohen has been hired as Southern California’s athletic director after seven years in the same post at the University of Washington, USC’s president announced during a news conference Monday. Read story

FILE - Stanford head coach Troy Taylor speaks at the NCAA college football Pac-12 media day Friday, July 21, 2023, in Las Vegas. Stanford opens their season at Hawaii on Sept. 1.

As Stanford holds out hope for ACC invitation, Oregon State and Washington State wait on Cardinal

FILE - Stanford head coach Troy Taylor speaks at the NCAA college football Pac-12 media day Friday, July 21, 2023, in Las Vegas. Stanford opens their season at Hawaii on Sept. 1.

August 17, 2023, 6:44pm College

Stanford has not given up on getting an invitation to join the Atlantic Coast Conference as its fellow Pac-4 members in the Pacific Northwest hope to rebuild their plundered league and wait to find out if the Cardinal are in. Read story

Raptors infielder Jake Tsukada, left, tags out a Bend baserunner Tuesday, July 26, 2022, during a game between Ridgefield and the Bend Elks at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Jake Tsukada, Dylan Stewart highlight Ridgefield Raptors on All-West Coast League teams

Raptors infielder Jake Tsukada, left, tags out a Bend baserunner Tuesday, July 26, 2022, during a game between Ridgefield and the Bend Elks at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

August 17, 2023, 12:36pm Clark County Sports

Six Ridgefield Raptors players were selected for the 2023 All-West Coast League teams released Thursday, representing a mix of second-year returners and newcomers at several positions. Raptors infielder Jake Tsukada (Hawaii) and pitcher Dylan Stewart (Pepperdine) both landed on the first team. Pitcher Blake Hammond (Northwest… Read story

Gonzaga forward Kaden Perry (20) works against Central Michigan center Nicolas Pavrette during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas.

Kaden Perry retires from Gonzaga basketball

Gonzaga forward Kaden Perry (20) works against Central Michigan center Nicolas Pavrette during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas.

August 16, 2023, 3:00pm College

Persistent back problems became too much to overcome for Gonzaga’s Kaden Perry. Wednesday, the former Battle Ground High School star penned a heartfelt message announcing he’s stepping away from collegiate basketball. Read story