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Kirby Moore’s first season has been an abject failure
Kirby Moore’s inaugural season as Washington State Cougars head coach is deemed a disaster, with the team posting only a single win—a low‑scoring victory over Duquesne—while struggling on both sides of the ball. Despite returning top offensive talent, a new defensive coordinator, and securing a sought‑after quarterback, the Cougars lack offensive identity, suffer poor clock management, and see the defense collapse after early success. The article criticizes Moore’s staffing choices and warns that a major offensive overhaul is needed before the next season.
Cougars picture-perfect Homecoming scene goes sideways
On Homecoming night, Boise State trounced Washington State 31-10 at Martin Stadium, snapping the Cougars' hopes of a turnaround. A key moment came when Boise State safety Roman Tillmon (22) was penalized for targeting freshman WSU safety Jshawn Frausto-Ramos (17) in the second half. The Broncos surged with 21 unanswered points, leaving the Cougars 1-7—their worst record since 2010 and already out of bowl contention. Coach Kirby Moore lamented the 53 rushing yards and only 10 points scored, while the mood shifted from festive to dejected as fans filtered out before the final whistle.
Fourth quarter implosion sends WSU to 1-7 in 31-10 loss to No. 21 Boise State
Washington State’s lone win evaporates as Boise State rallies in the fourth quarter to win 31-10, dropping the Cougars to 1-7 overall and 0-4 in Pac-12 play. After a scoreless tie late in the third, the Broncos explode with three touchdowns—Sire Gaines scores twice and Maddux Madsen connects on big passes—while WSU’s offense stalls on crucial fourth‑down attempts. The loss marks the fastest season WSU has been eliminated from bowl eligibility since 2010. Key moments include Owen Eshelman’s first‑start passes and a missed 4th‑and‑2 call by Kirby Moore that fuels the collapse.
Cougs Trail No. 21 Broncos 10-7 at Halftime
In the Cougars' first Pac‑12 meeting, Washington State (1‑6, 0‑3) trails Boise State (5‑1, 2‑0) 10‑7 at halftime at Martin Stadium. Fresh starter QB Owen Eshelman sparks an early drive with a 14‑yard pass to Branden Ganashamoorthy, but a sack stalls momentum. Boise answers with a 14‑yard pass to Rasean Jones and a 33‑yard gain, then Sire Gaines powers into the end zone for a 7‑0 lead. WSU narrows the gap as Eshelman hits TE Jack Pedersen for a first down and later scrambles for another. The Broncos finish the half with a steady drive, extending the lead to 10‑7.
GAME THREAD: Washington State welcomes No. 21 Boise State for Homecoming
On Homecoming, the Washington State Cougars (1‑6, 0‑3 Pac‑12) host No. 21 Boise State (5‑1, 2‑0) in Pullman. Redshirt freshman quarterback Owen Eshelman, who dazzled last week with 289 passing yards, three touchdowns and 136 rushing yards against Oregon State, will start again. The Broncos come off a 38‑31 win over Fresno State and lead FBS with a 60.23% time‑of‑possession rate, though they allow 5 yards per rush. For an upset, WSU must boost its run game and contain Boise’s ground‑and‑pump offense. Kickoff is 3:00 p.m. on a crisp, clear Saturday.
Pac-12 Power Rankings Heading Into Week 8
Heading into Week 8, Boise State stays atop the Pac-12 power rankings after a bye, eyeing a showdown with Washington State. Oregon State remains second, fresh off a 40‑point offensive outburst but still wary of its defense. San Diego State jumps to third following a 26‑23 upset of Fresno State, positioning itself for a potential top‑three finish and a championship bid. Fresno State drops to fourth after the loss, while Texas State climbs to fifth on the back of a 66‑27 rout of Colorado State. Utah State, Washington State and Colorado State round out the top eight as the conference race tightens.
All crimson uniform set for homecoming weekend
Washington State will debut its all‑crimson uniform for Homecoming weekend against Boise State, marking the 10th appearance of the combo since its 2017 debut (now 4‑5 overall). The set—jersey, pants and helmet—has been a Homecoming staple, with the Cougars winning three of the last four homecoming games, including last year’s win over Oregon State. This season it’s the third time the crimson jersey and pants have been used, and the first all‑crimson helmet appearance.
WSU’s second half comeback falls short, drop to 1-6 on the season
Washington State and Oregon State came into a classic Pac-12 matchup in opposite spots in the standings. Oregon State came in undefeated in Pac-12 play, while WSU was looking to pick up their first win in conference play. Both teams would keep their current form, as Oregon State was able to cruise to a relatively […]
GAME THREAD: Cougs look to get right at Oregon State
Good afternoon, Cougar football fans. Tonight, your 1-5 Washington State Cougars travel down to Corvallis to square off with the 4-2 Oregon State Beavers. Both teams are rolling in off complete opposite ends of the momentum scale. For WSU, they are losers of three straight and have netted just three offensive touchdowns in those losses. […]
Midseason report card for WSU Football
Calling the 2026 season a disapointment for Washington State would be an understatement. This was a team expected to be in the thick of the Pac-12 Championship race, and at the halfway point in the season, the Cougars might be lucky to win two Pac-12 games. WSU (1-5, 0-2 in Pac-12) started with two expected […]
Pac-12 Power Rankings Heading Into Week 7
Week 7 is here, and the race for the top of the Pac-12 continues to take shape. Boise State remains at No. 1, while Oregon State holds steady at No. 2 after another explosive offensive performance. Further down the rankings, Utah State moves up after picking up its first conference win, while Washington State continues […]
Gray-White-Gray appears to be combo at Oregon State
The second half of the 2026 season for Washington State begins this Saturday as the Cougars travel down to Corvallis for a date with the Oregon State Beavers. It will likely be the first of two meetings between the Northwest rivals, as they are scheduled to meet again in the final week of the regular […]
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 […]
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