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Jim Mora takes on another rebuild as Colorado State joins the revamped Pac-12 Conference

Jim Mora is tackling a new challenge as he takes over as head coach at Colorado State

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Julian Dugger - Part of quarterback competition Dugger is engaged in a three-way competition for WSU's starting quarterback role, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Dugger will battle it out with incoming transfer Caden Pinnick and returning redshirt freshman Owen Eshelman for the Cougars' starting quarterback role during fall camp. The 6-foot-3 redshirt sophomore, who started his career at Pittsburgh, has completed 2-of-6 passes for 39 yards across one season with Washington State, adding on 47 yards and two scores with his legs. Duggar has the most experience with the Washington State's program heading into this starting battle.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Owen Eshelman - Competing for starting spot Eshelman is locked in a three-way competition for Washington State's starting quarterback job, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Eshelman is competing against Caden Pinnick and Julian Dugger for the starting spot under center as the Cougars' open fall camp without an established starter. The 6-foot-3 redshirt freshman was a three-star recruit in the class of 2025 and has yet to see the field at the collegiate level.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Caden Pinnick - Battling for starting job Pinnick is engaged in a three-way competition for the Cougars' starting spot at quarterback, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Pinnick continues to battle with Owen Eshelman and Julian Dugger as Washington State opens fall camp. The 6-foot redshirt sophomore transferred into the program after starting with UC Davis last fall; he completed 240-of-345 passes for 3,206 yards, 32 touchdowns and 10 interceptions (12 games). Pinnick is also a threat on the ground, adding on 437 yards and three touchdowns last season with the Aggies. Pinnick has the most in-game experience, but also the least experience within the program among his Cougars' competitors for the starting job.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Blood - Impressing ahead of fall Blood has earned high praise so far during the offseason, Greg Woods of The Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Blood impressed Washington State's coaches during spring ball, and his praise is now sprinkling into the fall. The 5-foot-10 wideout transferred in from Missouri this offseason with 15 passes for 152 yards across 13 games in three seasons. He now has the potential to be one of the top options in the Cougars' passing game ahead of what could be a big senior campaign.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten seeking clarity on playoff expansion before addressing its nonconference scheduling policy

The Big Ten appears in no hurry to change its status as the only major conference that doesn’t require its schools to schedule at least one nonconference game against another Power...

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Longtime college football coach Jim Walden, who led Washington State to a bowl game, dies at 88

Longtime college football coach Jim Walden has died at 88

JULY 3 • Associated Press

2026 College Football Odds: Fade Arkansas Win Total; Back WSU

Geoff Schwartz is eyeing two specific win totals ahead of college football season. See where he is putting his dough.

JUNE 18 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Odds: Fade Arkansas Win Total; Back WSU

Offensive mastermind Mike Leach, who died in 2022, heads ballot for College Football Hall of Fame

Offensive mastermind Mike Leach is among the nominees for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Big 12 coaches unanimously agree on their preference for a 24-team playoff

Big 12 coaches are in unanimous agreement on their preference for a 24-team College Football Playoff

MAY 28 • Associated Press

UW Roster Review: Buddah Bounces Back Facing his former team in Washington State, linebacker Taariq "Buddah" Al-Uqdah was upright trading shoves with Cougars center AJ Vaipulu, h...

MAY 4 • SI.COM

The New-Look Pac-12 Unveiled a New-Look Logo

The Pac-12 will be fully revamped for the 2026-2027 academic year, and it has a new logo to go with all the new members.

APRIL 27 • FOX SPORTS

Here are 16 football players to watch next season in the Big 12 Conference

There is hearty mix of returning football players and Big 12 newcomers that will be worth a watch next fall

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Washington State 2026 Spring Opponent Outlook: Kansas State Wildcats The Cougars begin their 2026 season with a two-game road swing, the second of which pits them up against Kansas State in Manhattan. Washingt...

MARCH 7 • SI.COM

Kirby Vorhees - Returning to Washington State Vorhees has withdrawn from the transfer portal and will play for Washington State in 2026, the team announced.

Impact Vorhees entered the transfer portal in December, but after testing the open market, he'll return to Pullman for the 2026 campaign. Last season, he rushed 138 times for 576 yards and five touchdowns, and he'll have the inside track to lead the team's RB room as a redshirt junior.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

College football team loses 37 players to transfer portal Washington State finished the 2025 campaign 7–6 overall and capped the year with a 34–21 victory over Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato...

JANUARY 27 • SI.COM

What New Washington State Corner CJ Solis-Lumar Brings To The Cougs Defense The Washington State Cougars have been busy attacking the transfer portal since its January 2nd opening, and one area that the new coaching...

JANUARY 12 • SI.COM

Jack Pedersen - Transfers to Washington State Pederson is transferring to Washington State, per Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review.

Impact Pederson served as backup tight end at UCLA during the 2025 campaign, catching 11 passes for 72 yards across eight games played. He will have one year of eligibility remaining for the Cougars.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Blood - Transfers to Washington State Blood is transferring to Washington State, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.

Impact Blood spent the past three seasons at Missouri, where he caught 15 passes for 152 yards across 13 games. He has one year of eligibility remaining and will likely serve as a depth receiver for Washington State.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Darrius Clemons - Lands with Wazzu Clemons will transfer to Washington State, per Max Olson of The Athletic.

Impact Clemons didn't play in 2025, but reeled in 25 catches for 292 yards and two touchdowns for the Beavers in 2024. The former Michigan wideout will now play for his third program, and he should have just one more year of eligibility remaining with the Cougars.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Pulalasi - Returning to Cougars after all Pulalasi has taken his name out of the transfer portal and will return to Washington State for the 2026 season, he announced via X.

Impact Pulalasi will return to the Cougars for his redshirt junior campaign after entering the portal in early January. The 6-foot-1 running back logged 38 rushes for 205 yards this past season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Caden Pinnick - Transfers to Washington State Pinnick will transfer to Washington State, per Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com.

Impact Pinnick spent his redshirt freshman year at UC Davis, and what a season it was. The young quarterback tossed for 3,206 yards, 32 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while rushing for 437 yards and three touchdowns. Now, with three years of eligibility remaining, he'll try to be the next Washington State quarterback to thrive after transferring from the FCS ranks.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tank Hawkins - Commits to Washington State Hawkins has committed to Washington State, On3 reports.

Impact After an unimpressive 2025, Hawkins accepted a playing-level downgrade from P4 football, though he likely will log FBS action next season. While part of Florida, the wide receiver recorded 12 receptions (on 18 targets) for 116 yards and one touchdown.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ajani Sheppard - Set to leave Wazzu Sheppard will enter the transfer portal, he announced on his personal X account.

Impact Sheppard didn't see the field in 2025 with Washington State after transferring from Rutgers. He should have two seasons of eligibility remaining at his next program. Sheppard has thrown for 23 yards and rushed for 34 yards in his career.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa State Cyclones Officially Hire Washington State Cougars Defensive Coordinator The football staff under the new Iowa State Cyclones head coach, Jimmy Rogers, is beginning to take shape. Official updates have been shared...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • SI.COM

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Jim Mora takes on another rebuild as Colorado State joins the revamped Pac-12 Conference

Big Ten seeking clarity on playoff expansion before addressing its nonconference scheduling policy

Longtime college football coach Jim Walden, who led Washington State to a bowl game, dies at 88

2026 College Football Odds: Fade Arkansas Win Total; Back WSU

Offensive mastermind Mike Leach, who died in 2022, heads ballot for College Football Hall of Fame

Big 12 coaches unanimously agree on their preference for a 24-team playoff

The New-Look Pac-12 Unveiled a New-Look Logo

Here are 16 football players to watch next season in the Big 12 Conference