Leo Pulalasi News, Rumors, Updates - Washington State Cougars

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

In transfer portal Pulalasi is in the NCAA's transfer portal.

Impact As part of Washington State for three seasons, Pulalasi saw consistent playing time in the latter two. For both, he logged at least 30 carries and 200 rushing yards with WSU.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Seven carries and reception Pulalasi (undisclosed) totaled seven carries for 36 yards during Monday's 34-21 win over Utah State.

Impact Pulalasi tied his season-high in receptions, which also got him his second-highest number of receiving yards for a game this season. The reception marks his first since Week 9. Overall, the running back finished his 2025 season with 31 carries for 169 yards and 11 receptions for 76 yards. Ideally for Pulalasi, he can log at least one touchdown in 2026.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 14 Pulalasi (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's win over Oregon State.

Impact Pulalsi is currently battling an undisclosed injury, causing him to miss his first game of the campaign. He has carried the ball 31 times for 169 yards in 11 outings this season. With Washington State eligible for a bowl game, Pulalasi should have the opportunity to appear in one more game this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Pulalasi (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Oregon State, Cougfan.com.

Impact Pulalasi continues to trend towards playing after suffering an undisclosed injury last week versus James Madison. He should resume his role as a depth running back if he ends up being able to play Saturday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Head coach Jimmy Rogers indicated that Pulalasi is likely to play in Saturday's game against Oregon State, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Pulalasi suffered an injury during Week 13, but it looks like he's on track to take the field for the Cougars' regular-season finale. A win would make WSU bowl eligible. If healthy, Pulalasi would share carries with Kirby Vorhees and Angel Johnson.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury during Week 13 Pulalasi suffered an undisclosed injury during Saturday's 24-20 loss at James Madison, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Pulalasi hurt benefited Maxwell Woods, a running back lower than the former in Washington State's depth chart but one who logged 10 rushing attempts for 43 yards. There is only one more regular-season game for the 2025 Cougars, who will host Oregon State on Nov. 29.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records six carries Pulalasi (undisclosed) had six carries for 20 yards during Saturday's 28-3 win over Louisiana Tech.

Impact For 2025, six marks Pulalasi's second-highest number of rushing attempts, his most logged at North Texas during Week 3. This year, the running back has 30 carries for 169 yards.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chunk runs aplenty: Is there a more prominent spot in WSU's RB rotation for Leo Pulalasi? PULLMAN - When he thinks about what he's gotten from Leo Pulalasi, the Washington State running back...

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Termed questionable Washington State head coach Jimmy Rogers said Monday that Pulalasi is considered questionable for Saturday's game against Louisiana Tech with an undisclosed injury, Greg Woods of T...

Impact Pulalasi is at risk of missing his first game this season. The third-year running back has been a minor contributor in 2025, having recorded 24 carries for 148 yards and catching 11 passes for 76 yards over nine appearances. If he can't play, Kirby Vorhees, Angel Johnson and Maxwell Woods would likely split carries.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inside how WSU turned a lifeless rushing attack into a robust part of its offense PULLMAN - When Leo Pulalasi was a kid, barely seven years old growing up in the Tacoma area, he had ...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Leads WSU in rushing Pulalasi had his best day in a game since last November with 50 yards on the ground on three carries to lead Washington State in the 20-3 win over Colorado State on Saturday.

Impact The redshirt sophomore has only seen scattered time in the backfield this season. Pulalasi posted 58 rushing yards on 10 carries against New Mexico on Nov. 16, 2024. The test to see if Pulalasi has the faith of the Cougars coaching staff will come against Ole Miss on Saturday, Oct. 4. The Ole Miss defense has been easier to run on this season. The Rebels defense against the run is in the bottom quarter in the nation. The Mississippi defense against the pass is in the top 30 in the country.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington State rides Zevi Eckhaus, defense to 20-3 victory over Colorado State

Zevi Eckhaus threw a touchdown pass and Washington State’s defense held Colorado State without a touchdown at home for the first time in 85 games as the Cougars cruised to a 20-3 v...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Full go for fall Head coach Jake Dickert stated on Tuesday that Pulalasi is "full go" for fall camp, Jamey Vinnick of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Pulalasi underwent surgery back in April to fix lingering foot problems, which expected to take him out 6-8 weeks. Now with August right at the doorstep, the 6-foot-1 running back is preparing for the 2024 season. Dickert also stated Pulalasi would be "full day one, doing everything," meaning he will be hitting it hard competing for the starting RB spot for the upcoming campaign.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Pulalasi (undisclosed) did not play during the Cougars' game Saturday at Washington.

Impact Pulalasi will finish his 2023 season with 18 carries and two receptions for 119 all-purpose yards (105 rushing and 14 receiving) across two games. He can redshirt this year and still maintain four seasons of collegiate eligibility.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Tuesday Pulalasi (undisclosed) is expected to return to practice Tuesday, Greg Woods of The Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Pulalasi was inactive during Friday's showdown with the Buffaloes, but he is expected to return to action Tuesday. The true freshman running back has appeared in two games this season, totaling 18 carries for 105 yards.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Washington State rides Zevi Eckhaus, defense to 20-3 victory over Colorado State