Palouse Playbook - A Washington State Cougars Podcast

Washington State faces Utah State in a matchup between two teams searching for answers at quarterback. We welcome Utah State analyst Braden T. Clark to break down the Aggies' struggles, Bronco Mendenhall's quarterback decisions, key players Eli Wood and Javen Jacobs, and where Utah State has the advantage.We also preview the Cougars' path to victory, discuss Washington State's offensive changes, and explore whether this matchup could become a new Pac-12 rivalry. Can WSU get back on track, or will Utah State pull off the win?Subscribe to the Palouse Playbook Podcast for Washington State Cougars football analysis, Pac-12 coverage, game previews, and more.#WSUFootball #WashingtonStateCougars #UtahStateFootball #Pac12 #PalousePlaybook

🔥 THE PAC PULSE IS BACK! 🔥

Week 5 of the NEW Pac-12 is officially in the books, and there is plenty to talk about.

Oregon State put together a statement performance, crushing Colorado State 56-26 behind a huge day from QB Braden Atkinson and WR Jesse Legree. Boise State continued to look like one of the conference's top teams with a 37-18 win over Utah State, while San Diego State survived a wild 31-29 battle against Texas State.

And then there's Washington State…

The Cougars were shut down by Fresno State 26-6 in a frustrating Pac-12 opener, raising plenty of questions about the offense and the direction of the program. We break down what went wrong for Wazzu, the defense's effort, and what needs to change moving forward.

🏈 IN THIS EPISODE:
• Oregon State dominates Colorado State 56-26
• Braden Atkinson's monster performance
• Jesse Legree continues to make plays
• Boise State rolls past Utah State
• Is Boise State vs. Oregon State becoming the Pac-12's biggest matchup?
• Fresno State shuts down Washington State
• What's going wrong for Wazzu?
• San Diego State survives Texas State 31-29
• Week 5 Pac-12 winners and losers
• Looking ahead to Week 6

🔥 WEEK 6 MATCHUPS:
Washington State at Utah State
San Diego State at Oregon State
Boise State at Fresno State

The new Pac-12 is already starting to take shape, and the next round of conference games could tell us a lot about the contenders.

👇 Let us know in the comments:
Who is the best team in the Pac-12 right now?
Who do you have winning the conference?
And what needs to change for Washington State?

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What do the Cougs need to change moving forward?

The Pac-12 era officially begins as Washington State takes on Fresno State, and we're joined by Caleb Nale from Beware of Bulldogs to break down everything Coug fans need to know about the Bulldogs before kickoff.We dive into Fresno State's surprising 3-1 start, quarterback Jaden Mandel's emergence, the Bulldogs' offensive line concerns, defensive playmakers to watch, and how Fresno State has made impressive in-game adjustments throughout the season.Plus, we discuss what joining the rebuilt Pac-12 means for Fresno State, the future of the conference, and why this matchup could become one of the league's best rivalries moving forward.🔥 Topics Covered:Fresno State's biggest strengths and weaknessesJaden Mandal and the Bulldogs offenseDefensive stars Coug fans need to knowPac-12 expansion and the future of the conferenceKey matchups that will determine the gameWSU vs Fresno State score predictionsWill the Cougs finally close out a game and earn their first Pac-12 conference win? Or will Fresno State continue its strong start to the season?👇 Drop your score prediction in the comments!#GoCougs #WashingtonState #WSUFootball #FresnoState #Pac12 #CollegeFootball #WashingtonStateCougars #CougarFootball #Pac12Football #FresnoStateBulldogs #CFB

The Pac-12 finished Week 5 with a 5-3 record, and conference play is officially here.In this episode of The Palouse Playbook, we break down every Pac-12 result from the weekend, discuss the conference's biggest winners and biggest concerns, and preview the first week of Pac-12 action.Week 5 Results✅ Boise State 32, Western Michigan 7 ✅ Texas State 63, UIW 10 ✅ Utah State 21, Troy 10 ✅ Fresno State 38, Rice 24 ✅ Oregon State 33, UTEP 7 ❌ San Diego State 16, Toledo 41 ❌ Colorado State 45, UTSA 59 ❌ Washington State 24, Arizona 34In This Episode🏈 Boise State continues to look like a championship contender🏈 Fresno State enters conference play with momentum🏈 Oregon State's offense is starting to click🏈 Can San Diego State recover after a disappointing non-conference finish?🏈 Colorado State falls in a shootout with UTSA🏈 Washington State lets a home game against Arizona slip away🏈 Early thoughts on the Pac-12 championship race🏈 Predictions for the opening week of conference playUpcoming Pac-12 Matchups🔥 Oregon State at Colorado State🔥 Utah State at Boise State🔥 Fresno State at Washington State🔥 Texas State at San Diego StateThe new Pac-12 finally begins conference play, and the race for a championship is wide open.Who is the best team in the Pac-12 right now?👇 Drop your Top 3 Pac-12 teams in the comments.#Pac12 #Pac12Football #CollegeFootball #BoiseState #WashingtonState #FresnoState #OregonState #TexasState #UtahState #SanDiegoState #ColoradoState #CFB #MountainWestFootball #PalousePlaybook

WSU falls to Arizona 34-24 as we head into conference play next week. The Cougs take on Fresno State on October 3rd.

Has Washington State finally found its identity?In this episode of Palouse Playbook, we welcome back Luke Ingham of CougCenter and the Win or Lose Podcast to break down everything happening with Washington State football heading into a massive showdown against Arizona.After a tough stretch against Washington and Kansas State, the Cougars showed signs of life against Duquesne. Did the offense finally turn a corner? Can Caden Pinnock continue building confidence? And is this Arizona game the statement opportunity WSU has been waiting for?We discuss:🏈 Washington State vs Arizona preview 🏈 Why this game could define the Cougars' season 🏈 The growth of the offensive line 🏈 Caden Pinnock's development at quarterback 🏈 Wendell Gregory and rising NFL Draft stock 🏈 Defensive standouts including Ashton Tripp and Jalen Caldwell 🏈 Offensive adjustments that changed everything against Duquesne 🏈 Why Fresno State may be the most important game on the schedule 🏈 Expectations for WSU football entering Pac-12 playLuke also shares why he believes Washington State has "nothing to lose and everything to gain" against Arizona and explains what the Cougars need to prove before conference play begins.If you're a member of Coug Nation, this is a must-watch conversation before one of the biggest games of the season.🔔 Subscribe for Washington State Football coverage all season long#GoCougs #WashingtonStateFootball #WSUFootball #Cougars #Pac12 #ArizonaWildcats #CollegeFootball #CougNation #Pullman #WashingtonState #CadenPinnick #Pac12Football #CollegeFootballPodcast #CougCenter

The Cougar Football Hour Breakdown is here! Jack Abercrombie and Ashton Tripp give their thoughts on Washington State football, the biggest takeaways from the Duquesne game, and what the Cougars need to carry forward into the upcoming matchup with Arizona.

We break down the Washington State offensive line, the changes that helped the offense take a step forward, and why Ashton Tripp made such an impression. We also discuss the growing chemistry and cohesion of this Cougar team, the defensive improvements against Duquesne, and whether WSU has finally turned the corner after the early-season jitters.

Then we look ahead to Arizona and quarterback Noah Fifita, what Trent Bray and the WSU defense could have in store, and the challenges the Cougars will face in their next game. Plus, we talk about Tank Hawkins' punt-return touchdown, the importance of building momentum, and what the 1992 Copper Bowl team and Max Borghi returning to Pullman mean for Cougar fans.

🏈 IN THIS EPISODE:
• Cougar Football Hour Breakdown
• Jack Abercrombie & Ashton Tripp
• Washington State offensive line
• Duquesne game takeaways
• WSU defensive improvements
• Tank Hawkins' punt return
• Arizona Wildcats preview
• Noah Fifita matchup
• Trent Bray & the WSU defense
• Washington State football momentum
• Cougar football culture & leadership

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Washington State finally gets into the win column!

In this edition of Pac Pulse, we're breaking down everything happening around the Pac-12 after a much-needed bounce-back week for several conference programs. The Cougars picked up Kirby Moore's first victory as a head coach with a 48-7 win over Duquesne, Oregon State dominated Montana, Boise State survived a tougher-than-expected battle with South Dakota, Fresno State captured a rivalry victory, and San Diego State suffered a surprising loss to James Madison.

🏈 In this episode:

• Washington State defeats Duquesne 48-7
• Kirby Moore earns his first win as WSU head coach
• Caden Pinnick and the Cougars offense show major improvement
• Oregon State rolls past Montana 52-17
• Boise State beats South Dakota 38-24
• Fresno State defeats San Jose State 26-10
• James Madison hands San Diego State a disappointing loss
• Texas State wins a shootout over North Texas
• Utah shuts out Utah State 33-0
• BYU defeats Colorado State 41-23
• Updated thoughts on the Pac-12 hierarchy
• Are Pac-12 teams finally finding momentum heading into conference play?
• Why Arizona may be a pivotal game for Washington State

The Cougars may have found exactly what they needed before heading into a huge matchup with Arizona. Is this the beginning of a turnaround, or was it simply taking care of business against an overmatched opponent?

Drop your thoughts in the comments:🔴 What impressed you most about Washington State?⚫ Where do you rank Oregon State and Boise State right now?🔵 Is San Diego State still a top Pac-12 contender?🟠 Which Pac-12 team surprised you the most this week?

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WSU gets the first win of the season and the first win for the Kirby Moore Era! Let's break it down here!