Analysis: Cougars Set to Enjoy Continuity at Running Back as Spring Ball Kicks Off
With spring ball getting underway in Pullman, while first-year coach Kirby Moore will have a lot of new faces donning crimson and grey on the practice field for the first time, the Washington State Cougars will have a surprising amount of continuity in the backfield.
In a rarity in today’s college football landscape with the transfer portal leading to mass roster changes each spring, the Cougars return several familiar faces and solid production at running back from last season despite the coaching change, including their top two rushers from a year ago returning.
As spring football kicks off, who will be back in action for the Cougars in the backfield and who has the edge to land significant playing time in Moore’s offense rolling towards the 2026 season?
Cougars Transfer Portal: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and What’s the Impact for Wazzu Football?
With a new head coach taking over for a second straight year, the Cougars will likely undergo major roster turnover with several key starters already hitting the transfer portal. Who will bolt Pullman and who will join Kirby Moore’s squad via the portal?
How Can Kirby Moore Achieve Success at Washington State?
Coming back to his home state, the Cougars will be hoping Kirby Moore can provide stability for their fledging football program, and plenty of challenges await for him to meet such expectations in the new-look Pac-12.
Cougars Thump Beavers 32-8 in Pac-12 Rematch, Clinch Bowl Eligibility
Led by a balanced offensive attack and another stifling defensive performance rattling an untested quarterback, Washington State avenged an earlier loss to its Pac-12 rival Oregon State to lock up a bowl bid.
Analysis: Two Keys For Washington State to Enact Revenge vs. Oregon State
The Cougars have been hindered by subpar offensive showings after halftime all season and to make a bowl game, they will have to find a way to overcome that flaw with a shot to get payback against their lone Pac-12 rival.
Preview: Zevi Eckhaus, Washington State Seek Revenge and Bowl Bid vs. Oregon State
With a bowl bid still up for grabs, Washington State will be hoping for home cooking to lead to a sixth win and a bit of revenge against rival Oregon State in a rare regular season rematch.
Monday Musings: Washington State Beats Louisiana Tech in Convincing 28-3 Home Victory
Led by a healthier offensive line, the Washington State Cougars moved within one win of bowl eligibility with a surprisingly comfortable win over a quality Louisiana Tech squad. What stood out from Wazzu’s fifth victory?
Analysis: 3 Keys For Washington State to Defeat Louisiana Tech
Losing three of their past four games, including a disappointing defeat to Oregon State, the Washington State Cougars need a more balanced, effective offense to get back on track and stay in the hunt for a bowl game against visiting Louisiana Tech.
WATCH: Washington State Keeps Bowl Hopes ALIVE With 28-7 Win vs. Toledo
Continuing to improve running the football and slowing down a solid Toledo rushing attack, Washington State jumped back in the win column in convincing fashion. What does it mean for the program with four games left to play and a bowl bid still in sight?
Analysis: 3 Keys For Washington State to Defeat Toledo
Coming back home for the first time in a month, Washington State hopes to get back on track pursuing a bowl game against an upset-minded Toledo squad.
Preview: Washington State Looking to End Skid as Toledo Comes to Pullman
Despite playing well, the Cougars have lost their past two games on the road as underdogs and need to get back on track starting with a home date against the Toledo Rockets if they intend to play in a bowl game.
Wednesday Takeaways: Cougars Lose Close One to Virginia 22-20
Bringing the fight to a ranked team on the road for a second straight week, the Cougars looked primed for an upset in Charlottesville. But it wasn’t meant to be again due to a fourth quarter meltdown.
Analysis: 3 Keys For Washington State to Upset No. 18 Virginia
After coming up just short in Oxford following a valiant effort versus Ole Miss, Washington State has sights on another upset bid traveling cross country to Charlottesville.
Preview: Washington State Hits Road Again to Face Surging No. 18 Virginia
After coming up just short of a massive upset against Ole Miss, Washington State will have another shot to go cross country and beat a top-25 team in Virginia, an unexpected contender in the wide open ACC.
Monday Musings: Washington State Makes Ole Miss Sweat, But Comes Up Short
For four quarters, while moral victories do not exist, the Cougars gave the fourth-ranked Rebels everything they could handle, a positive development for Jimmy Rogers’ program.
Analysis: How Have Washington State’s Pass Catchers Performed Through Five Games?
Following the loss of Kyle Williams and several other receivers off last year’s squad, the Cougars have leaned more on their running backs and tight ends thus far through five games.
3 Burning Questions as Washington State Hits Road For First Time to Face North Texas
Leaving Pullman for the first time this season, Washington State will see a familiar face on the sidelines leading a formidable North Texas squad in Week 3.
Monday Musings: Washington State Handles San Diego State to Improve to 2-0
Continuing to play stifling defense against San Diego State, the offense came to play in Week 2 for Washington State, resulting in a thorough beatdown of their future Pac 12 foe to land a second straight win.
4 Burning Questions as Washington State Prepares to Face San Diego State
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.
Monday Musings: Washington State Fends Off Upset-Minded Idaho in Season Opener
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.
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