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Washington State lands naming rights deal for stadium field

Mar. 12, 2021 10:57 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State has reached a deal for the naming rights to the playing field at Martin Stadium that will guarantee the school at least ...

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. Utah won 38-21. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Bowl spot on the line for Utah, Washington State in finale

By Pat Graham Dec. 17, 2020 12:09 PM EST

California student managers Marino Baca, right, and Tomy Wymore, center, load equipment onto the team's truck as equipment truck driver Hector Cardosa looks on outside Martin Stadium at Martin Stadium after the NCAA college football game between Washington State and California was canceled because of a case of COVID-19 on the Cal team, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Cal at Washington State canceled because of COVID-19

Dec. 12, 2020 03:00 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 17 USC gets back to work with Sunday visit from Wash St

By Greg Beacham Dec. 03, 2020 06:51 PM EST

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich walks along the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Rolovich believes Washington State will be able to play USC

By Tim Booth Nov. 25, 2020 07:07 PM EST

Cincinnati wide receiver Michael Young Jr. runs against Central Florida after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Playoff rankings: 'Bama, ND, Clemson, Ohio St; Cincinnati 7

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2020 07:25 PM EST

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich walks along the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Apple Cup canceled due to coronavirus concerns at Wazzu

By Tim Booth Nov. 22, 2020 07:33 PM EST

Fresno State wide receiver Jalen Cropper (5) catches a pass as Utah State safety Dominic Tatum (23) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/Herald Journal via AP)
The Latest: Washington-Washington St. football game canceled

Nov. 22, 2020 12:40 PM EST

Arizona's Stanley Berryhill III (86) catches a 30-yard pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Washington's Julius Irvin defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington jumps to huge lead, rolls past Arizona 44-27

By Tim Booth Nov. 22, 2020 12:49 AM EST

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Report: Washington State QB to miss game vs. Stanford

Nov. 20, 2020 12:37 PM EST

Miami head coach Manny Diaz of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va.(Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Tennessee AD Fulmer, Miami coach Diaz isolating for virus

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 20, 2020 08:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy takes part in drills during NFL football practice in Denver. While the Broncos are heading into another lost season, there is one bright spot on the field—the team's rookie wide receivers Jeudy and KJ Hamler are excelling in the NFL. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The Latest: Pac-12 cancels Washington State-Stanford game

By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2020 08:41 AM EST

UCLA running back Demetric Felton, right, runs the ball while defended by California linebacker Kuony Deng during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
No. 11 Oregon hosts UCLA and former coach Chip Kelly

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 02:27 PM EST

Stanford quarterback Davis Mills, top, is hit by Colorado safety Isaiah Lewis (23) while throwing a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Stanford quarterback Davis Mills looks to build momentum

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 19, 2020 12:25 PM EST

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the coronavirus cheer during Game 1 of the Korean Series, the Korea Baseball Organization's championship round, between Doosan Bears and NC Dinos at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some parts of eastern Gangwon province to try to suppress a coronavirus resurgence there. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The Latest: Golden Boot winner Diego Rossi in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2020 06:03 AM EST

FILE - This Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo shows Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrating with head coach Herm Edwards after an NCAA college football game win over Washington State, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won seven games and played in a bowl game in 2018, exceeding outside expectations in its first season under Edwards, the former NFL player, coach and commentator. The Sun Devils took another step last season, winning eight games and the Sun Bowl. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Pac-12 embarks on short season with lots of new faces at QB

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, then-Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, in Boise, Idaho. It took nine months for Rolovich, the new Washington State football coach, to conduct his first practice with the Cougars after the coronavirus led to the cancellation of spring practice and delays in the start of the 2020 season. Rolovich was hired from Hawaii in January after Mike Leach left for Mississippi State. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)
Washington State will feature new coach, new quarterback

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 28, 2020 01:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen, center, reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against SMU, in Houston. In more than 25 years of coaching college football, Houston’s Dana Holgorsen had to deal with only two games canceled before this season. This year alone, he and the Cougars have had five games either canceled or postponed because of the pandemic, pushing their season opener back again and again. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Finally! Houston hopes to play long-awaited season opener

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 06, 2020 04:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Houston coach Dana Holgorsen watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU in Houston. Holgorsen, in his second year at Houston, and the Cougars face Baylor this week, in the first meeting between the schools since 1995. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Houston, FAU still waiting after virus disrupts 3 more games

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 23, 2020 04:15 PM EDT

Cars pass a giant Washington State University mural covering a wheat field Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, near Pullman, Wash. The athletes weren't the only ones impacted when Washington State's fall football season was canceled by the coronavirus pandemic. Merchants in tiny Pullman who depend on big football crowds say they are losing a major chunk of their annual income. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review via AP)
Loss of college football games a blow for Pullman businesses

By Nicholas K. Geranios Aug. 22, 2020 01:29 PM EDT