CORVALLIS — Oregon State coach Gary Andersen has recent examples that rebuilding in the Pac-12 is possible.
Colorado is usually the first program mentioned, as the Buffaloes are ranked, bowl eligible for the first time since 2007 and Pac-12 South contenders in Mike MacIntyre's fourth season. But Washington State could also be put in that category, with the Cougars following up a nine-win season in 2015 by starting Pac-12 play 4-0 heading into Saturday night's matchup with the Beavers in Corvallis.
"I know they went through a significant transition when (Mike Leach) got there," Andersen said. "They battled.