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FROM LOS ANGELES -- Another tough, close road loss, another morning-after post with links to our coverage and more. Read on.

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First, a programming note: We're going to hold our live chat a little later than usual today due to an uncertain work schedule. So let's call it 3 p.m., and we'll see you then. ... In today's newspaper we have our game story, which didn't make it in all editions of the paper because of the late start time. We also have a couple of posts on the blog -- our usual tale of the tape, and a post with some more quotes. ... Here's the AP story. ... Here's the story from the L.A. Times, and one from the Orange County Register. ... CougCenter looks at how WSU's football signing class ranks nationally.

Around the Pac-12 ... WSU's opponent on Saturday, UCLA, pulled out a 59-57 win over Washington at the buzzer on Thursday night. ... Arizona State got back on track with a 66-62 win over California at home. ... Oregon's slide continues, as the Ducks lost a low-scoring, 48-47 decision to Colorado last night in Eugene. Can the Ducks -- losers of three straight -- pull out of their tailspin? ... Arizona's point guard is becoming a point guard. ... Utah's freshman forward continues to develop his offensive game. Some football links: Breaking down Arizona State's signing class. ... Arizona's regents approved a contract extension for Rich Rodriguez. ... Oregon State added another player to its recruiting class on Thursday.

All for now.

Christian Caple can be reached at christianc@spokesman.com. Twitter: @ChristianCaple

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