Strong final kick for Pac-12 as Oregon, Washington meet for potential playoff spot

The Pac-12 Conference is having a heck of a final kick. No. 3 Washington and No. 5 Oregon are two of the four conference teams ranked in the AP Top 25. They meet Friday for an almost certain spot in the College Football Playoff.

Washington Huskies move up to No. 3 in College Football Playoff rankings, Oregon No. 5

No. 1. Michigan moved up a spot to second after beating Ohio State. Unbeaten Washington was third, followed by unbeaten Florida State. Oregon sits in the fifth spot.

State Supreme Court puts ruling that gave Washington State, Oregon State control of Pac-12 on hold

The Washington state Supreme Court has granted a request by the University of Washington and the Pac-12 to put on hold a lower court’s ruling that gave Oregon State and Washington State control of the conference.

Grady Gross 42-yard FG as time expires gives No. 4 Washington 24-21 win over WSU in Apple Cup

Rome Odunze's 23-yard end-around on 4th down sparked No. 4 Washington's final drive and Grady Gross converted a 42-yard field goal as time expired to give the Huskies a 24-21 victory over the Washington State Cougars in the Apple Cup.

Apple Cup 2023: Reflecting on the history of Washington's iconic football game

With the dissolution of the PAC-12 conference, Washington State's most epic rivalry is set to enter a new chapter. Local historian Feliks Banel reflects on the 115 games past.

Washington, Washington State agree to five-year extension of Apple Cup

The University of Washington and Washington State University have reached an agreement for a five-year extension of the Apple Cup football rivalry between the two schools.

No. 5 Washington clinches Pac-12 championship berth with 22-20 victory over No. 10 Oregon State

Michael Penix Jr. threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 5 Washington remained undefeated and clinched a spot in the Pac-12 championship game with a 22-20 victory over No. 10 Oregon State on Saturday.

Oregon State, Washington State working to keep Pac-12 open, align with Mountain West, AP sources say

Oregon State and Washington State are moving toward keeping the Pac-12 alive as a two-team conference for as long as two years while entering an agreement with the Mountain West that will allow the Pacific Northwest schools to fill out their sports schedules, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday.

No. 5 Washington looks to secure Pac-12 championship berth against No. 10 Oregon State

While No. 5 Washington looks to clinch a spot in the Pac-12 championship game, No. 10 Oregon State could play disruptor in its final home game before 10 teams leave the conference.

Judge gives WSU, OSU full control of Pac-12 and millions of dollars in assets

With a significant legal hurdle cleared, Oregon State and Washington State could soon determine how they will go about keeping the Pac-12 alive and what schools they will be competing against next year.

No. 5 Washington is used to winning close games. Huskies may get another one against No. 10 Beavers

A lot of sweat has gone into the perfect record Washington has built so far. The fifth-ranked Huskies' last six wins have all been by 10 points or less, and if they are going to make it to 12-0, they will probably have to keep winning close games.

No. 5 Washington reaches 10-0 for only the second time after beating No. 13 Utah 35-28

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 5 Washington pitched a shut out in the second half to rally for a 35-28 win over No. 13 Utah on Saturday.

CFP releases rankings; Washington Huskies hold No. 5 spot

Ohio State remained No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, with Georgia, Michigan and Florida State following the Buckeyes, as the selection committee stood pat with its top eight teams. 

Dillon Johnson runs for 256 yards, 4 TDs in No. 5 Washington’s high-octane 52-42 win over No. 24 USC

Dillon Johnson rushed for 256 yards and four touchdowns, Michael Penix Jr. passed for 256 yards and two scores and No. 5 Washington’s prolific offense kept the Huskies unbeaten with a 52-42 victory over No. 24 Southern California on Saturday night.

No. 5 Washington, No. 24 USC both embrace their showdown as a chance to do something special

Caleb Williams was lying disconsolate on his couch a few hours after Southern California's season-crushing loss to Utah two weeks ago when he got on the phone with coach Lincoln Riley.