Washington State Cougars

Around the time of spring practice, normally paranoid coaches open their playbooks and film rooms so rivals can study their strategic secrets

Washington State's mighty misfits beat Washington to earn the Cougars' first Rose Bowl berth since 1931

One Washington State player lost his bride in a car crash. Another, his best buddy and linemate, was behind the wheel. Now the two survivors are struggling to save their friendship

•AUBURN AT VIRGINIA, SEPT. 4The Cavaliers' defense, which is missing four starters who were taken in the first five rounds of last spring's NFL draft, is vulnerable. The Tigers have a man who figures to exploit that...