Homecoming arrives early for the Cougars, who will be seeking a second straight win against a San Diego State squad that has momentum of their own coming out of the opening week.

The Washington State Cougars survived a tougher-than-expected opener against Idaho to open the Jimmy Rogers era with a win, but they will need a far better effort on offense in all facets against a superior San Diego State squad.

Banking on better health moving forward, the Seahawks locked up one of their young tackles with a multi-year extension, while the Huskies and Cougars ramped up preparation for Week 2 with sights on a second straight win to open the college football season.

The Cougars opened the Jimmy Rogers era with a victory, though it didn’t come as easily as many hoped against an FCS rival with the offense largely being punch-less in a tight 13-10 win over Idaho.

Seeking a ninth bowl appearance in 10 years with a new coaching staff in place, how will the Washington State Cougars in year one of the Jimmy Rogers era?

Looking to begin a new era in Pullman, the Cougars will bring back one of their longest running rivalries against the Idaho Vandals, aiming to get off to a fast start in the latest Battle of the Palouse.

Entering the first season of the Jimmy Rogers era, there’s plenty of uncertainty and intrigue revolving around the Washington State Cougars.

With the first depth chart released, it still is a complete mystery who will actually start for the Cougars when they face the Vandals on August 30.

Jerone Morton, one of the many new additions for the Cougars out of the transfer portal, will look to help improve a defense that struggled mightily last year.

While the WCC schedule remains unannounced, the Cougars have several intriguing non-conference battles looming in 2025-26. Who will Washington State face before opening conference play?

Entering year one of the Jimmy Rogers era, the Washington State Cougars have been quite guarded when it comes to declaring starters. But they announced their first starter publicly on Wednesday and more clarity should be coming soon with the opener right around the corner.

Washington State has plenty of quality options under center as the Cougars remain coy on who will start at quarterback against Idaho.

Emmanuel Ugbo will be aiming to expand his offensive game after transferring to Washington State from soon-to-be conference foe Boise State.

Along with several returning pass catchers such as Josh Meredith, the Cougars added some firepower to their receiving corps this spring, including an electric JUCO transfer.

Bringing several talented players with him from South Dakota State, new Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers will be counting on major contributions from seasoned vets at linebacker and in the secondary making the jump from the FCS level to Pullman.

Bringing several talented players with him from South Dakota State, new Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers will be counting on major contributions from seasoned vets in the backfield and on the defensive line making the jump from the FCS level to Pullman.

While there are lots of new players on the 2025 Washington State roster, there are still are a handful of returners on defense that fans should keep an eye on in Pullman.

While there are lots of new players on the 2025 Washington State roster, there are still are a handful of returners that fans should keep an eye on in Pullman.

Washington State Cougars sophomore Kase Wynott is looking to make a jump in his second season of college basketball, but has some clear areas to improve in 2025 after getting limited action as a freshman.

Gradually improving in his first year in Pullman, the Cougars hope to see another leap forward from ND Okafor to provide a more reliable scoring presence with size and length in the front court.