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FROM PULLMAN -- So this Washington State/Idaho rivalry is still a rivalry, yes? No? Doesn't seem like it from here. We touch a bit on that subject in today's newspaper, so read on for that and other links.

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--- Here is the aforementioned story in today's story, quoting a few WSU players as saying they're approaching Idaho as just another opponent. And here's our first look at Idaho.

--- Here are Leach's comments from today's press conference, along with a note about the WSU-Stanford start time next weekend.

--- Arizona State can quiet the controversy surrounding its win over Wisconsin by beating Stanford this week.

--- Arizona will play Washington on national TV next week.

--- Utah State would consider it a milestone to beat USC.

--- Washington isn't overlooking its opponent, even though it's Idaho State.

--- UCLA is trying to stay focused against a weak opponent, too.

--- California is off and running on its bye week.

--- Colorado's athletic director is working hard to fit all of the Buffaloes' games in after last week's postponement.

--- Utah will be haunted by Oregon State's 4th-down conversions.

--- Even if their top running back is out, the Beavers still want to establish the run.

--- Oregon will address with its team how the wild ASU-Wisconsin finish could have been avoided.

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

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