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?

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.

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.

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

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.