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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 […]
APPLE CUP PREVIEW: What Is the Path for WSU to Win the Apple Cup?
Happy Apple Cup Saturd— whoops, the game is tomorrow. Oh well. College Football is crazy these days. I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiv— wait, it’s actually Week 1. Nothing is more emblematic of the current state of College Football than a Labor Day Weekend Sunday Apple Cup. It may feel weird for some fans, and […]
WSU Football 2026 Record Predictions
AT Washington Isaiah: I want to preface this by saying I truly hope for nothing more than to be wrong about this prediction; however, I think heading into Husky Stadium will be too tall of a task for the Cougs. Playing UW in the first game of the Kirby Moore and Caden Pinnic era is […]
Pac-12 Power Rankings Heading Into Week 1
With Week 0 of the college football season complete, Week 1 kicks off Thursday, with the first Pac-12 team playing Friday. With the new-look Pac-12 entering its first season as an eight-team conference, there are plenty of questions surrounding how the league will stack up in its first year. Boise State enters the season as […]
WSU rocking traditional colors for Apple Cup
The wait is almost over; Washington State is playing football this week! Well, kinda. They play Sunday; depending on what calendar you’re using, it could still be this week. A week one Apple Cup matchup on a Sunday may be the furthest the game could get from its tradition. However, what’s not going against tradition […]
Get the best of CougCenter on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for CougCenter. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Cougars. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of the Feed. […]
Former WSU Football Coach Bill Doba dies at 85
Former Washington State Cougars football coach Bill Doba has died at the age of 85. Doba spent 19 seasons coaching the Cougars, serving as a linebackers coach, assistant head coach, and defensive coordinator before eventually taking over as the head coach in 2003. Doba helped captain some of the greatest defenses in program history, including […]
Get to Know Your Foe: Texas State
The Get to Know Your Foe series concludes with the latest addition to the Pac-12, the Texas State Bobcats. Texas State University is located in San Marcos, Texas, and only fairly recently began playing football at the FBS level. Originally founded in 1899 as Southwest Texas State Normal School, the school offers over 200 degrees […]
How Does Colorado State Fit in the New-Look Pac-12?
Colorado State joins the Pac-12 with the opportunity to establish itself in a new era of the conference. The Rams have the athletic facilities, fan support, location, and athletic success that make them an intriguing addition to the Pac-12. Colorado State has built a strong athletic department over the years and has established itself as […]
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