Teresa Gould makes history as the first female commissioner of an Autonomy Five conference, stepping into the role with deep knowledge and commitment to student-athletes.
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.
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,
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.