Washington State football legend Jack "The Throwin' Samoan" Thompson joins The Palouse Playbook for an unforgettable conversation during Apple Cup week.The former No. 3 overall NFL Draft pick, WSU Hall of Famer, and one of the most iconic figures in Cougar football history shares his thoughts on Kirby Moore, the future of Washington State football, the return of the Pac-12, Cougar culture, and what it will take to beat Washington in the Apple Cup.Jack also discusses:🏈 Apple Cup expectations 🏈 Why he believes in this Washington State team 🏈 Caden Pinnick's potential and leadership 🏈 Keith Brown and the Cougar defense 🏈 The future of the Pac-12 Conference 🏈 NIL, recruiting, and WSU's growth under President Cantwell and Athletic Director Jon Haarlow 🏈 The "Green Bay Packers" mentality of Cougar Nation 🏈 Why Washington State is positioned for long-term successThis is more than a football interview. It's a passionate conversation about what it means to be a Coug.If you're a Washington State fan, Cougar alum, student, recruit, or college football fan, this episode is a must-watch.Go Cougs!#GoCougs #WSUFootball #WashingtonState #AppleCup #JackThompson #TheThrowinSamoan #CougarFootball #KirbyMoore #Pac12 #PalousePlaybook #Wazzu #CollegeFootball #CougNation #WashingtonStateUniversity #AppleCupPreview

🍎 The Apple Cup is here!On this special crossover episode of Palouse Playbook, Gavin Hite is joined by Roman Tomashoff of Locked On Huskies to break down one of college football's best rivalries as Washington State and Washington prepare to battle once again.We discuss:✅ WSU vs UW Apple Cup preview ✅ DeMond Williams and the Huskies' outlook ✅ Caden Pinnick and Washington State's offense ✅ Why UW's defense could be one of the country's best units ✅ The biggest matchup advantages for both teams ✅ Players to watch on each side of the ball ✅ Season expectations for Washington and Washington State ✅ Apple Cup predictions and final score projectionsRoman provides a detailed look inside the Huskies program, including breakout players, defensive standouts, the impact of Jed Fish, and Washington's expectations entering the season. Gavin counters with Washington State's strengths, including a deep defensive front, veteran leadership, and how the Cougars can pull off the upset.Whether you're a Washington State Cougars fan, Washington Huskies fan, or simply love college football rivalries, this episode has everything you need before kickoff.🏈 Which team wins the Apple Cup?Drop your prediction in the comments!👇 Subscribe for year-round Washington State football coverage: 🔴 Recruiting 🔴 Game previews 🔴 Game recaps 🔴 Transfer Portal news 🔴 Pac-12 coverage 🔴 WSU Football analysisSpecial thanks to Roman Tomashoff and Locked On Huskies for joining the show.#AppleCup #GoCougs #WSUFootball #WashingtonState #WashingtonHuskies #UWFootball #CollegeFootball #Pac12 #BigTen #CadenPinnock #DeMondWilliams #Cougars #Huskies #PalousePlaybook #LockedOnHuskies

Welcome to the FIRST EVER episode of THE PALOUSE PULSE, your new weekly college football roundup from the perspective of Washington State and WSU Football fans! 🔴⚪

College football is BACK, and Week Zero gave us plenty to talk about. We break down the biggest games from around the country and, more importantly, look at what they could mean for Washington State, the Pac-12, and the future of college football.

We dive into USC vs. San Jose State, North Carolina vs. TCU in Ireland, Virginia's impressive performance against NC State, North Dakota State's dominant FBS debut, Sacramento State's transition to FBS football, Florida State vs. New Mexico State, Stanford vs. Hawaii, and the wild Memphis vs. UNLV matchup.

But there's a bigger question behind all of it:

Could teams like North Dakota State, Montana State, Montana and South Dakota State eventually become major players in the Pac-12? 👀

With Washington State closely connected to the future of the Pac-12, these games and conference developments matter. We're going to be tracking them every week and breaking down the teams, players, games, and storylines that could eventually impact WSU Football.

🔥 THE PALOUSE PULSE drops every Sunday/Monday with the biggest college football stories, Pac-12 updates, WSU implications, game reactions and more.

What did YOU think of Week Zero? Which team impressed you the most? Let us know in the comments!

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WSU HAS A QB1! 👀 Washington State has officially named Caden Pinnick the starting quarterback, and now the real work begins.In this episode of the Palouse Playbook, we break down what Caden Pinnick being named the starter means for Washington State football heading into the 2026 season. Pinnick is coming off an impressive redshirt freshman season where he completed 240 of 345 passes for 3,206 yards, 32 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions.WSU names 6 Team Captains: Keith Brown, Ashton Tripp, Kaden Beatty, Linus Zunk, Tony Freeman, and Jack PedersonIs there another running back going to be impacting this backfield besides the 3!? Get to know Tre Hill Jr. the Katy, Texas native!We discuss why Kirby Moore's decision gives the offense a clear direction, what Pinnick needs to improve on, why WSU fans should be patient early in the season, and why the Cougars could be much better than people expect. We also dive into the defense, the team's continued development, and what could be ahead for Washington State as the season progresses.Is Caden Pinnick the quarterback who can lead WSU back to the top? 👀#WSU #WSUFootball #WashingtonStateFootball #WashingtonState #Cougars #CadenPinnock #KirbyMoore #CollegeFootball #Pac12 #PalousePlaybook

The Washington State Cougars defense continues to steal the show during fall camp, but can the offense make enough progress before the season opener and the Apple Cup?

In this episode of the Palouse Playbook Podcast, Gavin Hite, Kyle Knowles, and Christian Rauh break down the latest developments from WSU fall camp, including:

🏈 The Cougars' dominant defensive line

🏈 Which players are separating themselves during camp

🏈 Why the offense doesn't need to be perfect, just efficient 🏈 The ongoing quarterback competition

🏈 Key offensive improvements the coaches need to see before Week 1

🏈 Why this defense could help WSU win the games that have slipped away in the past

🏈 Apple Cup expectations and the road ahead for Kirby Moore and Trent Bray

The defense has generated interceptions, pressure, and standout performances almost daily, while the offense continues searching for consistency. Is this simply a great defense overwhelming its own offense, or should Coug fans be concerned?Let us know in the comments:

🔴 What's the biggest offensive improvement you need to see before the Apple Cup?

🔴 How many games do you think WSU wins in 2026?

🔴 Is this the best Cougars defense in recent memory?

Go Cougs!

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Washington State football feels different in 2026.In this episode of the Palouse Playbook, Gavin is joined by Luke from Win or Lose Pod to break down why Trent Bray and Kirby Moore have already changed the culture around Cougar Football before coaching a single game together.We dive into:✅ The WSU quarterback battle between Caden Pinnick, Owen Eshelman and Julian Dugger✅ Why Kirby Moore's transparency has energized the fanbase✅ Position battles developing throughout Fall Camp✅ Freshman standouts including Isaiah Hung, Lance McGee and Oliver Bender✅ Why this may be the deepest roster Washington State has had in years✅ Defensive playmakers who could dominate the new Pac-12✅ Why the Cougars are being underrated heading into 2026The biggest takeaway?The culture being built in Pullman may be just as important as who wins the starting quarterback job.#GoCougs #WSUFootball #WashingtonStateFootball #PalousePlaybook #KirbyMoore #TrentBray #Pac12 #CollegeFootball #FallCamp #Cougars #Wazzu #CollegeFootballPodcast #QuarterbackBattle #WSU

The Washington State Cougars are turning heads in fall camp as the quarterback competition continues to intensify. In this episode of the Palouse Playbook Podcast, Gavin Hite and Christian Rau break down the latest developments from WSU camp, including reports that the Cougs are starting to air it out under offensive coordinator Kirby Moore.We discuss the three-way quarterback battle between Julian Dugger, Caden Pinnock, and Adam Eshelman, what coaches are looking for, and why the competition may actually be a positive sign for Washington State heading into the 2026 season.Plus: ✅ Latest WSU fall camp observations ✅ Quarterback competition update ✅ Deep passing game improvements ✅ Brandon Ganasamorthy's standout catch ✅ Kirby Voorhees breakout potential ✅ Paul Hudson III hype continues ✅ Keith Brown's impact and leadership ✅ Players of the Day from camp ✅ Pac-12 conference outlook ✅ Apple Cup preparation and noise simulation drillsAre the Cougars building an offense that can stretch the field and compete for a Pac-12 Championship? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and who you believe should be QB1 for Washington State.🔔 Subscribe for daily Washington State Cougars football coverage, recruiting updates, player interviews, and fall camp analysis.#GoCougs #WashingtonStateFootball #WSUFootball #Pac12 #CollegeFootball #AppleCup #KirbyMoore #JulianDugger #CadenPinnock #AdamEshelman #Cougars #PalousePlaybook #UpWestSports

Washington State football is officially back! In this episode, we break down everything from Day 1 of WSU Fall Camp, including the latest in the Cougars' quarterback competition, standout performers, offensive line changes, defensive highlights, and what head coach Kirby Moore had to say after the first practice.We discuss how Caden Pinnick, Owen Eshelman, and Julian Dugger looked in the opening day of camp, why the offensive line is seeing multiple lineup combinations, and which defensive players made the biggest impression. Plus, we cover the leadership shown by Kaden Beatty, early observations from practice, and what these developments could mean heading into the 2026 season.If you're a Washington State football fan, this is your one-stop breakdown for everything you need to know from the first day of fall camp.Topics Covered:

• WSU Fall Camp Day 1 recap
• Washington State QB battle updates
• Caden Pinnick vs. Owen Eshelman vs. Julian Dugger
• Offensive line position battles
• Defensive standouts from practice
• Kirby Moore press conference reactions
• Early depth chart observations
• What to watch for on Day 2

👍 If you enjoy Washington State football coverage, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss our latest Cougars content throughout fall camp and the 2026 season.#GoCougs #WSUFootball #WashingtonStateFootball #Pac12 #CollegeFootball #KirbyMoore #WSUCougars #FallCamp #CollegeFootballNews #CougarFootball #WSU

Washington State linebacker Isaiah Hung joins the Palouse Playbook Podcast for an exclusive interview discussing his football journey, why he chose to stay at WSU, his relationship with head coach Kirby Moore and Coach Trent Bray, and the goals he's chasing for the 2026 season.Isaiah opens up about growing up as a multi-sport athlete, winning a state wrestling championship, breaking school records, overcoming recruiting obstacles, and developing the underdog mentality that has fueled his rise to Washington State Football.He also discusses:✅ Why he stayed at Washington State ✅ Coach Moore's leadership style ✅ The impact of Coach Bray ✅ Mentors like Keith Brown and Nyland Brown ✅ WSU's Pac-12 Championship goals ✅ His dream of playing in the NFL ✅ Why he believes he can become an All-AmericanIf you're a Coug fan, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.🌾 Go Cougs!#WSUFootball #WashingtonStateFootball #GoCougs #IsaiahHung #CougarFootball #PalousePlaybook #UpWestSports #CollegeFootball #Pac12 #Pac2 #WSU

Washington State tight end Hudson Cederland joins the Palouse Podcast for an exclusive interview discussing the future of Washington State Football, the Cougars' new coaching staff, fall camp, the evolution of the tight end position, and why he's stayed loyal to WSU through one of the most turbulent eras in college football.Hudson shares his thoughts on Head Coach Jimmy Rogers, offensive coordinator Danny Freund, the development of the offense, building chemistry with a roster full of newcomers, and how Washington State's tight ends could become a major factor in the Cougars' attack this season. He also opens up about his journey from linebacker to tight end, leadership within the program, and what makes Pullman and the Cougar family so special.🏈 Topics Covered: ✅ Washington State's new offense ✅ Fall camp expectations ✅ WSU tight end room outlook ✅ College football transfer portal era ✅ Loyalty to Washington State ✅ Cougar culture and Pullman life ✅ Leadership and team chemistry ✅ 2026 WSU Football season previewIf you're a Coug fan, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more exclusive Washington State Football interviews, recruiting coverage, analysis, and season previews.Go Cougs!#WSU #GoCougs #WashingtonStateFootball #WashingtonStateCougars #Pac12 #CollegeFootball #HudsonCederland #Pullman #CougarFootball #WSUFootball #PalousePodcast #Cougs