AP Top 25: Vols, Wolfpack Join Top 10; Florida State Returns
Tennessee and North Carolina State have broken into the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll. Florida State is back in the rankings for the first time in four years.
College Football
Nix Leads No. 15 Oregon Over Washington State 44-41
Quarterback Bo Nix threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to Troy Franklin with 1:21 left to give No. 15 Oregon its first lead as the Ducks scored three late touchdowns to defeat Washington State 44-41
No. 18 Washington Dominates in 40-22 Thumping of Stanford
Wayne Taulapapa rushed for a career-high 120 yards and one touchdown, Washington sacked Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee eight times and forced two fumbles, and the 18th-ranked Huskies beat the Cardinal 40-22.
Oregon State Faces No. 7 USC, Seeks 1st 4-0 Start Since 2012
Oregon State has a chance to start the season 4-0 for the first time since 2012 with a win over No. 7 Southern California. The Beavers beat USC 45-27 last season for their first win in the Coliseum in more than 60 years.
Henley Leads Cougars vs No. 15 Oregon to Open Pac-12 play
Washington State linebacker Daiyan Henley is a transfer from Nevada who might be the steal of the transfer portal this year as the Cougars prepare to host No. 15 Oregon on Saturday.
Back in the Rankings, No. 18 Washington Hosts Stanford
Washington is showing the troubles of previous seasons may be in the past after a 3-0 start to the first season with Kalen DeBoer as head coach. The latest victory over Michigan State vaulted the Huskies back into the AP Top 25 at No. 18.
Pac-12’s Northern Schools Still Factor into Title Game Chase
The early-season starts by the four Pacific Northwest schools would have had all the hallmarks of an exciting race in the Pac-12’s North Division.
AP Top 25: Washington Moves in; Penn State, Oregon Move up
Washington made its season debut in The Associated Press college football on Sunday at No. 18, and Penn State and Oregon moved into the top 15 after all three had decisive nonconference victories.
Ward Throws 4 TDs, Washington St Beats Colorado St 38-7
Cameron Ward threw for 292 yards and four touchdowns Saturday as Washington State pounded Colorado State 38-7. Washington State (3-0) scored on its first four possessions to put this game away early.
Washington Makes Statement, Beats No. 11 Michigan St 39-28
The Huskies stated their case as a contender in the Pac-12 and maybe worth some national recognition. Penix threw for 397 yards and four touchdown, and Washington toppled No. 11 Michigan State 39-28.