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New Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer, center, waves to cheering fans as he steps off the plane at Tuscaloosa National Airport two days after former coach Nick Saban announced his retirement Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Tumultuous week leaves Washington trying to rebuild after title game loss, coach departure

New Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer, center, waves to cheering fans as he steps off the plane at Tuscaloosa National Airport two days after former coach Nick Saban announced his retirement Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

January 13, 2024, 2:15pm College

In five days, Washington went from the precipice of its first national title in more than three decades to a program in shambles. The championship game — lost to Michigan. Its head coach — gone to Alabama. Its roster — many players headed to the NFL draft, others… Read story

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks during a news conference ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Washington and Michigan Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Houston. He told his team on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, that he's leaving to take the head coaching position at Alabama. (AP Photo/David J.

Washington’s Kalen DeBoer hired to replace Nick Saban at Alabama

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks during a news conference ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Washington and Michigan Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Houston. He told his team on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, that he's leaving to take the head coaching position at Alabama. (AP Photo/David J.

January 12, 2024, 12:15pm College

Alabama wasted little time in finding Nick Saban’s successor, hiring Kalen DeBoer away from national runner-up Washington on Friday. Read story

Washington running back Dillon Johnson (7) celebrates his touchdown against Texas during the first half of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans.

Huskies duo of WR Rome Odunze, RB Dillon Johnson declare for NFL draft

Washington running back Dillon Johnson (7) celebrates his touchdown against Texas during the first half of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans.

January 12, 2024, 11:40am College

The exodus of players entering the NFL draft from national runner-up Washington continued with All-American wide receiver Rome Odunze and running back Dillon Johnson announcing they were leaving the school. The pair told ESPN.com of their plans to enter the draft. Read story

Washington guard Sahvir Wheeler (5) drives against Arizona State forward Alonzo Gaffney (8) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Seattle.

Washington pulls away from Arizona State in second half for 82-67 win

Washington guard Sahvir Wheeler (5) drives against Arizona State forward Alonzo Gaffney (8) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Seattle.

January 11, 2024, 11:08pm College

Sahvir Wheeler hit all five of his career-best 3-pointers and scored 24 points, Keion Brooks Jr. added 20 points and Washington defeated Arizona State 82-67. Read story

Santa Clara guard Adama Bal, middle left facing, celebrates with teammates and fans after Santa Clara defeated Gonzaga in an NCAA college basketball game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.

Bal’s late basket leads Santa Clara to 77-76 victory over No. 23 Gonzaga

Santa Clara guard Adama Bal, middle left facing, celebrates with teammates and fans after Santa Clara defeated Gonzaga in an NCAA college basketball game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.

January 11, 2024, 9:34pm College

Adama-Alpha Bal scored the go-ahead basket with 4.6 seconds remaining and Santa Clara beat No. 23 Gonzaga 77-76 on Thursday night. Read story

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks during a news conference ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Washington and Michigan Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Houston. The game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.

Washington coach Kalen DeBoer a ‘serious contender’ for Alabama job, report says

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks during a news conference ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Washington and Michigan Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Houston. The game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.

January 11, 2024, 5:37pm College

Washington’s 34-13 setback vs. Michigan in the national championship game on Monday night might not be the Huskies’ most significant loss this week. Read story

Southern California guard Kobe Johnson (0) fouls Washington State forward Isaac Jones (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Washington State beats USC 72-64 to win in Galen Center for 1st time in nearly 9 years

Southern California guard Kobe Johnson (0) fouls Washington State forward Isaac Jones (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

January 10, 2024, 10:50pm College

Isaac Jones scored 26 points and Washington State held off Southern California 72-64. The Cougars beat the Trojans on the road for the first time in nearly nine years. Read story

FILE - Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (55) blocks for running back Dillon Johnson (7) who takes a handoff from quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. Fautanu and the Huskies&#039; offensive line paved the way for No. 2 Washington to make the College Football Playoff. They are scheduled to face No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

Washington trio of WR Jalen McMillan, LT Troy Fautanu and DE Bralen Trice declares for NFL draft

FILE - Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (55) blocks for running back Dillon Johnson (7) who takes a handoff from quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. Fautanu and the Huskies&#039; offensive line paved the way for No. 2 Washington to make the College Football Playoff. They are scheduled to face No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

January 10, 2024, 8:02pm College

Washington wide receiver Jalen McMillan, standout left tackle Troy Fautanu and edge rusher Bralen Trice all announced their plans to enter the NFL draft on Wednesday. Read story

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, the stern coach who won seven national championships and turned Alabama back into a national powerhouse that included six of those titles in just 17 seasons, is retiring, according to multiple reports, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Alabama coach Nick Saban retiring after winning 7 national titles, according to multiple reports

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, the stern coach who won seven national championships and turned Alabama back into a national powerhouse that included six of those titles in just 17 seasons, is retiring, according to multiple reports, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

January 10, 2024, 3:13pm College

Nick Saban, the stern coach who won seven national championships and turned Alabama back into a national powerhouse that included six of those titles in just 17 seasons, is retiring, according to multiple reports. Read story

Columbia River senior Alex Harris poses for a portrait Wednesday, June 7, 2023, Columbia River High School. Harris is The Columbian&Igrave;s All-Region boys soccer player of the year.

College notebook: Columbia River alum Alex Harris set to receive one more prep soccer honor after stellar freshman season at Cornell

Columbia River senior Alex Harris poses for a portrait Wednesday, June 7, 2023, Columbia River High School. Harris is The Columbian&Igrave;s All-Region boys soccer player of the year.

January 9, 2024, 6:17pm College

The outstanding soccer talent Alex Harris showed at Columbia River High School has only gotten better in college. Read story