Penix Jr. Leads #2 Washington to 37-31 Victory over Texas
Michael Penix Jr. passed for 430 yards and two touchdowns as No. 2 Washington beat No. 3 Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game,
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AP Sports Story of the Year: Realignment, Stunning Demise of Pac-12
Conference realignment and the downfall of the Pac-12 is The Associated Press Sports Story of the Year. Over a span of six weeks this past summer, the Pac-12 was ripped apart and redistributed by its competitors.
Michigan St. Broke Open the Wallet to land Oregon St’s Jonathan Smith
Michigan State had enough competition from Power Five college football teams also hoping to hire Jonathan Smith that it added a seventh year to his contract, helping a shaken program land the former Oregon State coach.
#6 Oregon can Secure a Pac-12 Title Game Berth Against Rivals Oregon St
But Friday’s game at Autzen Stadium could be the last for the foreseeable future. Sixth-ranked Oregon is departing for the Big Ten next season, and No. 15 Oregon State will stay as one of two remaining teams in the Pac-12.
Penix, No. 5 Huskies face Williams, No. 24 Trojans in Pac-12 Showdown
Both USC and Washington have aspirations of winning the conference title and elite quarterbacks in Michael Penix Jr. for the Huskies and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams for the Trojans.
Pac-12 Unsettled, CFP Managers’ Difficult Decision on Reserved Bids
With the future of the Pac-12 still unsettled, the College Football Playoff managers will be making a difficult final decision for them on whether the number of places reserved for conference champions.
No. 8 Washington uses 45-point First Half to Cruise Past California 59-32
No. 8 Washington scored 45 first-half points on its way to a 59-32 win over California. Washington led 14-0 before star quarterback Michael Penix Jr. ever saw the field.
Original Members & Pac-12 Foes UW and Cal Meet for Maybe Last Time
Since the creation of the Pacific Coast Conference more than 100 years ago, Washington and California have always been members of the same conference.
Colorado, Duke Surge into the AP Top 25; FSU Climbs into top Five
No. 21 Duke and No. 22 Colorado have jumped into the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after scoring the biggest upsets of the opening weekend of the season.
West Coast Schools to Cause Big Ten to Depart from Smashmouth Style?
The Big Ten’s westward expansion could challenge the league’s reputation for smashmouth football.