On this episode of SWX's Talking WSU Football, Austin Getz talks with Washington State edge rusher Matyus McLain to discuss his journey from Priest River high school to Pullman to join the Cougars. PLUS, see what life is like as a D1 athlete and we put the redshirt junior through a word association game!🏈

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00:00 Talking WSU Football Intro
2:00 What is the daily routine of a D1 athlete?
3:54 Cougar defense impressive through three weeks
4:50 How does Matyus McLain describe his teammates?
7:45 When did Matyus McLain know he could be a D1 defensive lineman?
10:20 What makes head coach Kirby Moore special?
11:50 What can the Cougs expect against the Arizona Wildcats?
12:40 Excitement level for new Pac-12 conference matchups
13:15 Who is Matyus McLain's dream basketball lineup?

On this episode of SWX's Talking WSU Football, Austin Getz with Washington State athletic director Jon Haarlow to discuss his role within the football program and within the athletic department at Washington State. PLUS, Haarlow tells us about his journey from the Midwest to Pullman, looks ahead to the home opener against Duquesne and he tells us what it takes to navigate the new era of NIL in college athletics!🏈

Thank you to our sponsor Brick West Brewing Company for supporting the SWX Talking WSU Football show. Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol. Drink responsibly and never drink and drive. You can learn about events, menus and more information on Brick West here: https://brickwestbrewingco.com/ 

And another thank you South Fork Public House for their support of the SWX Talking WSU Football show. More info on South Fork can be found here: https://www.southforkpublichouse.com/ 

00:00 Talking WSU Football Intro
00:46 How did Jon Haarlow find his way to Pullman?
03:10 WSU athletes become one with Pullman
05:05 WSU football home opener against Duquesne
10:41 Game day routine for an athletic director
13:54 Jon Haarlow's relationship with Kirby Moore
16:57 Preparing for the new Pac-12 conference
20:29 Can WSU make the college football playoff?
25:10 Other fall sports on campus right now at Washington State

On this episode of SWX's Talking WSU Football, Noah Schmick sits down with Washington State Executive Senior Associate AD/General Manager Brad Larrondo to talk the new landscape of college athletics in the current NIL-era and how Washington State is able to navigate this new world of college sports. From what the role of the general manager in college sports is, to new, budding rivalries in the Pac-12, we dive right in on Talking WSU Football!

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0:35 What does a college general manager do?
03:04 What is a college general manager’s relationship with the head coach?
06:49 How to maintain successful roster management at Washington State
07:56 Maintaining sponsor relationships in the new Pac-12
09:06 Strengths and challenges of recruiting in NIL era
11:04 Building relationships and culture at Washington State
14:34 What resources is WSU working with?
20:04 Keeping WSU’s recruiting roots in the PNW
24:24 Could WSU/Boise State be a new rivalry?

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On this episode of SWX's Talking WSU Football, AJ Howell sits down with Washington State head coach Kirby Moore. They discuss the upcoming Apple Cup matchup in Seattle against Washington, his thoughts on the new Pac-12 conference, and how Moore balances the work/life balance of being a head coach while raising a young family.

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00:08 Apple Cup Preview with Kirby Moore
01:54 Caden Pinnick named WSU starting QB ahead of Apple Cup
02:23 What sets Kirby Moore apart from other WSU head coaches?
06:11 Kirby Moore’s personal Pac-12 conference
07:11 Does WSU have any future coaches on the roster?
08:36 “Little by little, a little becomes a lot”
09:35 What does Kirby Moore’s offseason look like?
11:20 Moore’s daughter is ready to join the Cougars’ sideline

SWX's Austin Getz sits down with the Spokesman Review's Dave Nichols to discuss the upcoming State B Basketball tournament happening in Spokane, WA.