Washington State Cougars News

Kirby Vorhees - Returning to Washington State Vorhees has withdrawn from the transfer portal and will play for Washington State in 2026, the team announced.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

2 DAYS AGO • 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

Washington State Shuts Down Late Comeback Attempt to Defeat Utah State in Potato Bowl The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl took place on Monday afternoon, and the Washington State Cougars powered through the Utah State Aggies en route...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Washington State beats Utah State 34-21 to win Idaho Famous Potato Bowl

Zevi Eckhaus threw for a season-high 334 yards with three touchdowns and Washington State piled up 628 yards of offense, beating Utah State 34-21 to win the Famous Idaho Potato Bow...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Maxwell Woods - Steps up during bowl game Woods recorded nine carries for 117 yards during Monday's 34-21 win over Utah State.

Impact Without a portal-bound Kirby Voorhees, Washington State opted to use Woods as the team's lead runner. Despite fewer than 10 carries, he somehow more than doubled his 2025's number of rushing yards, going from 108 to 225. Along with the 225 on 36 carries, Woods also logged 18 receptions for 138 yards, totaling over 350 all-purpose-wise.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Pulalasi - 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

Joshua Meredith - Eight receptions 84 receiving yards Meredith tallied zero targets during Monday's 34-21 victory against Utah State.

Impact Meredith tied his season-high in receptions, first established during Week 2 against San Diego State. In doing so, for the fourth time this season, he surpassed 80 receiving yards during a single game. Meredith will finish 2025 with 57 receptions for 723 yards and three touchdowns, all career-best numbers.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Dugger - Takes advantage of mop-up time Dugger was 2-for-3 passing for 39 yards during Monday's 34-21 victory over Utah State. He also had four rushes for 45 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Washington State created a lead sizable enough for Dugger to enter the bowl game. He seized the opportunity by logging his first completions and second touchdown of 2025.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zevi Eckhaus - High output, mixed results Eckhaus completed 26 of 44 passes for 334 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions during Monday's 34-21 win over Utah State. He also had 14 rushes for 34 yards.

Impact Eckhaus attempted a season-high 44 passes, and they led to an output from both sides of the coin. Despite a season-high in interceptions, he also updated his highs in passing yards and passing touchdowns. For passing, Eckhaus completed 193 of 307 pass attempts for 2,094 yards and a 15-12 TD-INT ratio. He also logged 114 carries for 371 yards and eight touchdowns, surpassing the 20 TD threshold in 2025.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Utah State vs. Washington State: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 22, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Utah State Aggies vs. Washington State Cougars Famous Idaho Potato Bowl game, Monday, Dec....

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Data Skrive

How to Watch Utah State vs. Washington State: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 22, 2025

Previewing Utah State's Defense Ahead of the Potato Bowl The 2025 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl is just a few days away for Washington State and Utah State now. The Cougars are seeking their first posts...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Utah State vs. Washington State Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 22, 2025

Preview the Dec. 22 matchup between the Utah State Aggies and Washington State Cougars with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting l...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Data Skrive

Utah State vs. Washington State Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 22, 2025

Kirby Vorhees - Leaving Pullman Vorhees will enter the transfer portal, per Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review

Impact Vorhees isn't expected to play in the Idaho Potato Bowl as he searches for his new program. The running back spent one season with Washington State, rushing for 576 yards and five scores on 138 carries. He also caught 19 passes for 125 yards. The former South Dakota State halfback should have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tulane's 'Bayou Jew,' Jake Retzlaff, humbled by his CFP spotlight after his difficult BYU departure

Tulane quarterback Jake Retzlaff recalls being “devastated” when it became clear last spring that he would be unable to play his final season of college football at BYU

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Kirby Moore hired as head football coach at Washington State

Washington State has hired Kirby Moore as head football coach

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Carter Pabst - Leaving Pullman Pabst (undisclosed) will enter the transfer portal, per Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review.

Impact Pabst got involved right away in his true freshman season, albeit in a limited fashion, reeling in nine catches for 168 yards and a score through nine games. He'll have three seasons of eligibility remaining at his next stop.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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