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WSU Goes Scoreless in Second Half, Falls to Utah State, 17-16
Washington State and Utah State both entered the game with 1-4 records. Utah State would come out victorious, leaving the Cougars alone at 1-5 at the bottom of the Pac-12 standings. WSU kicked the ball off to the Aggies to open the game. The kick was short, and Utah State returner Noah White couldn’t secure […]
Post-game vent discussion: Cougs fall to 1-5
Evening, Cougar football fans. We do apologize for not getting today’s game thread post up. But, it seems you guys found an alternative by using last week’s. We’ll make up for it by letting you all vent in the delayed game discussion here. In case you missed it, Washington State was bested by the Utah […]
Pac-12 Power Rankings Heading Into Week 6
Week 6 brings one of the biggest games of the season in the Pac-12 as Boise State and Fresno State face off in a matchup that could have major implications for the conference championship race. There is also plenty of movement behind the top teams as the Pac-12 continues to take shape. 1. Boise State […]
Cougs rolling with new uniform combo at Utah State
For the fourth week in a row, the Washington State Cougars will be wearing a never-worn-before uniform combination. This week, it will be the white helmet, with facemask, white jersey and anthracite pants. Now for those with a good memory, you may have remembered WSU was scheduled to wear this exact uniform combo at Virginia. […]
WSU Whimpers Out Against Fresno State, 26-6, Falls to 0-1 in Conference Play
Fresno State dominated Washington State, holding the Cougars’ offense out of the end zone to win 26-6. WSU falls to 1-4 and is now 0-1 in conference play. Washington State was off to the new Pac-12 era in Pullman against the Fresno State Bulldogs. It was a gorgeous mid-70s day in Pullman as WSU was […]
Game Discussion: Washington State opens Pac-12 play against Fresno State
Happy Cougar Football Saturday, football fans! Pac-12 play officially gets underway today across the conference. Tonight, your Washington State Cougars will kickoff their conference slate, and conclude their homestand, against the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Cougars are coming off a 34-24 loss to the Arizona Wildcats last week. They raced out to a 14-0 lead […]
Pac-12 Power Rankings Heading Into Week 5
Pac-12 play is finally here. After four weeks of nonconference action, the conference will open league play this weekend with several intriguing matchups. Boise State remains at the top of the rankings, while Texas State makes the biggest jump after an impressive Week 4 victory. Without further ado, here are my Pac-12 power rankings heading […]
No Apple Cup, Gonzaga and Duke Highlight WSU’s 2026-27 Schedule
On the eve of Oct. 1, Washington State announced its full 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule. In typical Pac-12 fashion, WSU will have a home game while students are on winter break; the Cougars will host Gonzaga on January 6th. WSU will have 11 road games this season, highlighted by a neutral-site game against Duke in […]
WSU Starts Fast, Fades Late in 34-24 Loss to Arizona
Washington State (1-3) and former Pac-12 foe Arizona (3-1) faced off in a game that saw WSU jump out to a quick 14-0 first-quarter lead. The Cougars were unable to continue the momentum through the second half and were defeated 34-24 by Arizona, dropping the Cougs to 1-3 on the year. WSU won the coin […]
How to Watch: Wazzu hosts Arizona in primetime matchup
Happy Cougar Football Saturday, everybody! Tonight, your Washington State Cougars host the Arizona Wildcats in a big primetime non-conference matchup in Pullman. Kickoff is set for 4:30pm and will be broadcasted nationally on CBS. The Cougars are coming off their first win of the season after they defeated the Duquesne Dukes last week 48-7. Despite […]
Pac-12 Power Rankings Heading Into Week 4
The Pac-12 enters Week 4 with plenty of movement throughout the conference. Boise State remains at the top, while Fresno State makes the biggest jump after a convincing rivalry win. SDSU takes the biggest fall after a disappointing home loss, and Washington State moves up one spot after getting back on track against Duquesne. With […]
WSU’s First Win: Observations, Adjustments Heading Into a Fun Arizona Weekend
It was incredible to be back on the Palouse last weekend for WSU’s home opener. A beautiful Pullman Saturday, a fun environment at Martin Stadium and a big Cougar win. But as the Cougs went into the half leading 14-7, I was concerned. Now, they quelled some of those concerns with an explosive second half, […]
Fan-favorite ‘Script’ helmets set to return for Week 4
They’re baaaaaaaack. For the first time since the 2023 season, the timeless “script Cougars” helmets are returning. A return to a classic for a big showdown with the Arizona Wildcats. The script helmets were first introduced during the 1976 season, going away from the old W-State logo according to Helmet History. They wore the helmet […]
WSU Gets Much-Needed Feel-Good Win vs. Duquesne, 48-7
Washington State defeated the Duquesne Dukes 48-7 Saturday afternoon at Martin Stadium behind an explosive second half. Kirby Moore earned his first-ever win as a head coach and advanced the Cougars to 1-2 on the season. After a sluggish first half that made Coug fans feel even more uneasy about their offensive woes, WSU exploded […]
GAME THREAD: Washington State welcomes in Duquense
Happy Cougar Football Saturday, everybody! Your 0-2 Washington State Cougars are finally back home in Pullman for their Week 3 Home Opener against the Duquesne Dukes. To say Washington State needs to impress today would be an understatement. They’re coming off a really underwhelming effort against Kansas State where the offense didn’t score at all […]
Cougs ‘Ketchup Bottle’ combo to be worn for Home Opener
The Washington State Cougars are finally playing a game at home this week. After opening the 2026 season with road losses at Washington and Kansas State, they return home looking to bounce back in a big way against an FCS opponent, the Duquesne Dukes. Saturday’s game has been marketed as a crimson out for the […]
Pac-12 Power Rankings Heading Into Week 3
Week 2 brought plenty of movement across the Pac-12. Oregon State made the biggest jump, Washington State took a significant tumble and Boise State continued to strengthen its case as the conference’s top team. With Week 3 approaching, here are my updated Pac-12 power rankings. 1. Boise State (#1 Last Week) In one of the […]
Diving into WSU’s Third Down Woes
It’s no secret that the reason for Washington State’s 0-2 start has been on the offensive side of the ball. They sit at 126th in the country in yards per game with 204 and sit dead last in total yards with 408. The Miami Hurricanes have nearly 3.5x the amount of total yards put up […]
WSU Falls to 0-2 With Embarrassing 34-7 Loss to Kansas State
WSU Offense Stymied Once Again as Cougars Fall to Kansas State 34-7 It was a beautiful day in the Little Apple, Manhattan, Kansas, for the first ever meeting between Washington State (0-1) and the Kansas State Wildcats (1-0). It was not a beautiful day on the field, however, as the WSU offense did the impossible […]
GAME THREAD: Washington State meets up with Kansas State
Good morning, Cougar football fans. Your Washington State Cougars are getting ready for Week 2 non-conference action against the Kansas State Wildcats. WSU is coming off a narrow loss at rival Washington on Sunday, 24-10. Despite the loss, the Cougars had plenty of positives to take away from the Apple Cup. Mainly, from the defensive […]
‘Icy White’ uniforms to make season debut at K-State
The Washington State Cougars continue their road trip to open the season with a trip to Manhatten, Kansas to square off with the Kansas State Wildcats. For their trip to the ‘Little Apple,’ the Cougs will be wearing their all white uniform set. The ‘Icy White’ uniform set has typically been a fan favorite over […]
Pac-12 Power Rankings Heading Into Week 2
The Pac-12 had a rough opening week, going 2-6 against a challenging schedule that featured five games against ranked opponents, all on the road. While the conference struggled overall, several teams made significant moves in this week’s power rankings. Colorado State and Oregon State were the biggest risers, while Utah State suffered the biggest fall […]
4 Takeaways From WSU’s Apple Cup Loss
Washington State opened the 2026 season with a 24-10 loss to No. 17 Washington in the Apple Cup. While the Cougars ultimately came up short, the game provided plenty of early insight into what this year’s team could look like under first-year head coach Kirby Moore. The Cougars showed plenty of reasons for optimism, particularly […]
WSU comes up short in Apple Cup loss, 24-10
The 2026 opener didn’t end how Washington State wanted. However, the game itself gave signs of encouragement for the rest of the season. The Cougars opened with the 118th edition of the Apple Cup at Husky Stadium and lost to archrival Washington, 24-10. Despite some early offensive woes, WSU (0-1) found themselves in a one-possession […]
GAME THREAD: Washington State takes on Washington in the Apple Cup
The Washington State Cougars are getting ready to kickoff their 2026 football season and the Kirby Moore era with a week 1 rivalry game against the Washington Huskies. WSU opens with their third new head coach in three years, with Moore arriving at WSU after being the offensive coordinator at Missouri. The Cougs will also […]
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