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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1010"] Washington State Cougars quarterback Caden Pinnick (12) is tackled by Kansas State Wildcats linebacker Darien Whitaker (6) during the second quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption]
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The Washington State Cougars stayed within striking distance for much of Sunday afternoon’s season opening Apple Cup before their defense eventually ran out of gas in the fourth quarter, as coach Kirby Moore’s squad left Husky Stadium with a 24-10 loss to No. 17 Washington. While the
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As fall camp rolls along, Emerald City Spectrum is giving you the rundown on what you need to know before the Washington State Cougars open the 2026 season against Washington in the annual Apple Cup. Washington State enters the season with a completely new coaching staff at the top, led
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2873"] Washington State Cougars running back Maxwell Woods (3) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Washington State has officially
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3057"] UC Davis Aggies quarterback Caden Pinnick (12) passes against the Washington Huskies during the first quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] With Kirby Moore taking over as the new
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1611"] Florida Gators wide receiver Tank Hawkins (10) runs with the ball against the UCF Knights during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] With the transfer
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Washington State capped off its season in memorable fashion with a 34-21 victory over Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, finishing the year 7-6 and earning the Cougars their first bowl win since 2018. It was a performance that showed both the potential of the roster
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Officially ushering in a new era in Pullman, the Washington State Cougars formally introduced Kirby Moore as their next head football coach on Tuesday, and one phrase from his opening remarks immediately resonated with Cougar fans. “It feels great to be home.” Moore, a Prosser native, is taking over the
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4418"] After three seasons as play caller at Missouri, Kirby Moore faces a steep challenge in his first-ever head coaching gig at Washington State. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Quickly finding a
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4418"] Missouri Tigers football offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Kirby Moore answers questions from reporters before the basketball game against the Vanderbilt Commodores Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Closing in on the