PULLMAN -- Senior Kevin Lopina will start at quarterback for Washington State on Saturday against 20th-ranked Oregon State, said Cougars coach Paul Wulff.
Last week, Lopina played most of the game in a 43-7 loss to UCLA after starter Marshall Lobberstael threw interceptions on WSU's first three possessions.
The product of prep power De La Salle in Pleasanton, Calif. had not played since starting in the first two games.
NOTES: WSU center Kenny Alfred was selected to play in the 85th annual East-West Shrine Game. The All-Star game for college seniors will be played Jan. 23 in Orlando, Fla. ... Junior defensive tackle Toby Turpin was suspended for WSU's final two games for an undisclosed violation of team rules. ... Oregon State has won five of its last six games. ... The Beavers are bowl eligible for the fourth straight season, a school record. Coach Mike Riley is 5-0 in bowl games. ... Oregon State leads the league in rushing defense, allowing just 102.4 yards a game.
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SPOKANE -- If there was a college football award for reliever of the year, Washington State quarterback Marshall Lobbestael could win.
Lobbestael has spent his career moving in and out of the starting lineup in relief of injured quarterbacks.
He'll do it one more time Saturday when he starts the Apple Cup against Wash-ington.
'Lobster' to get crack at Ducks
'Lobster' to get crack at Ducks
SPOKANE -- Washington State backup and fifth-year senior Marshall Lobbestael will start at quarterback Saturday when the Cougars visit
No. 7 Oregon.
Jeff Tuel injured his left shoulder in the first half of last weekend's loss to Oregon State in Seattle. Coach Paul Wulff said Tuesday that the junior would not play against Oregon.
"He'll be out this week," Wulff said of Tuel, who missed most of the season because of a fractured collarbone. "We'll evaluate his health at the beginning of next week."
Oregon survives tough WSU 43-28
Oregon survives tough WSU 43-28
EUGENE, Ore. -- Outside the Oregon locker room, the Ducks were in a charitable mood.
"We've been giving 'em props all week," said Oregon defensive end Terrell Turner, talking about Washington State. "They came out and proved us right.
"I'm not sugar-coating it. They got way better than the last two years. Although we were battling out there, we were letting them know, 'You guys are getting better and better.'
Not much on the line, other than Apple Cup pride
Not much on the line, other than Apple Cup pride
SEATTLE -- Even when there's nothing on the line, those who've played and coached in the Apple Cup say it can still mean everything.
Which is good for those who plan to take in the 104th edition of the in-state rivalry at 4:30 p.m. today at CenturyLink Field.
Because once again, there's not a whole lot at stake.
Early line sees Cal by 9 over WSU
Early line sees Cal by 9 over WSU
SPOKANE -- Here is an early preview of Saturday's Washington State at California game:
Time: 3:30 (PDT) Saturday, AT&T Park.
TV: Root
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