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Dante Pettis became the NCAA's all-time leader in punt return touchdowns and had a 47-yard TD reception, helping No. 12 Washington beat Oregon 38-3 on Saturday night.

Huskies looked sluggish in their season opener.

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington coach Chris Petersen has signed a contract extension that goes through the 2023 season and averages out to nearly $5 million per season in total compensation. Washington announced Petersen's extension Tuesday, although the deal was signed late last month...

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A second high school prospect who initially committed to Washington before the Huskies' coach was fired last month says he will instead play basketball at Missouri. Blake Harris, a 6-foot-3 point guard from Raleigh, North Carolina, announced Sunday on Twitter that he will play for the Tigers under new coach Cuonzo Martin...

UNDATED (AP) — The University of Washington announced Tuesday that wide receiver John Ross, safety Budda Baker, defensive tackle Elijah Qualls and cornerback Sidney Jones will forgo their senior seasons and enter the NFL draft. Each player is expected to be an early-round selection...

SEATTLE (AP) — Jake Browning overcame a sluggish start to throw for 338 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 7 Washington routed Arizona State 44-18 on Saturday night to stay in the College Football Playoff mix. Washington (10-1, 7-1 Pac-12) will likely to move up in both the AP Top 25 and the CFP ranking after snapping a 10-game losing streak to the Sun Devils...

Gimme an "N ..." gimme an "O ..." After hearing boos from women all over campus, the University of Washington has taken down a flier from its Facebook page that offered advice for coeds interested in trying out for the school's cheerleading squad...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Syracuse's 80-59 win over the University of Washington sets up a matchup between two former Big East rivals in the national championship game. Alexis Petterson had 18 points for the Orange and Brittany Sykes added 17...

DALLAS (AP) — Chris Petersen's young Washington team grew up late this season, closing with a victory Saturday in the Heart of Dallas Bowl for a winning record. Myles Gaskin broke a third-quarter tie with an 86-yard run and finished with a season-high 181 yards and four touchdowns to help Washington beat Southern Mississippi 44-31 at the Cotton Bowl...

SEATTLE (AP) — After all the preparation and the visits from the past greats of the Washington program to speak about the importance of the Apple Cup, Chris Petersen knew his team was primed unlike any other week this season...