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.

Departing Pac-12 schools say in court filing they should stay in board of directors until they leave

Ten departing Pac-12 schools claim they should have a say in running the conference until they officially leave in August and Oregon State and Washington State are not entitled to seize control of “hundreds of millions of dollars” of revenue the league will earn in 2023-24.

College Football Playoffs: First rankings will be revealed Tuesday

The season’s first College Football Playoff rankings will be released Tuesday night and history suggests that it will be about as good as it gets for two of the teams in the top four. 

Powell returns late interception 89 yards for TD, No. 5 Washington survives Arizona State 15-7

Mishael Powell returned a fourth-quarter interception 89 yards for a touchdown and No. 5 Washington overcame Michael Penix Jr.'s three turnovers to beat Arizona State 15-7 on Saturday night. 

Michael Penix Jr., Rome Odunze named midseason All-Americans for Washington

Washington sixth-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. highlights The Associated Press midseason All-America team, one of 19 players honored who have been in school at least five years.

College athletes fight to get a portion from billions they generate in media rights deals

A federal antitrust case could force the NCAA and the wealthiest conferences to create pro-style revenue sharing of billions of broadcast-rights dollars with football and basketball players.

AP Top 25: Washington into top 5 for first time in 6 years; Air Force ranked for 1st time since 2019

Washington moved up to No. 5 on Sunday in The Associated Press college football poll, the Huskies’ best ranking in six years, after a thrilling victory against Oregon and unbeaten Air Force was ranked for the first time since 2019.

Late TD pass by Michael Penix Jr. lifts No. 7 Washington to wild 36-33 win over No. 8 Oregon

Michael Penix Jr. threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Rome Odunze with 1:38 remaining and Camden Lewis missed a 43-yard field goal attempt on the final play as No. 7 Washington held off No. 8 Oregon 36-33 on Saturday.