The Cougs are 2-0! Washington State thumped San Diego State 36–13 in Pullman—and somehow it still felt like an ugly blowout. We break down our opinions, why this defense and tackling are for real, and how Jaxon Potter (5 TD, 0 INT on the year) handled start No. 2.

Then we look ahead to a sneaky-tricky trip to North Texas: 95° heat, full-sun visitor sideline at DATCU Stadium, and an air-raid QB with a wild walk-on story highlighted by North Texas beat writer Brett Vito (Denton Record-Chronicle): https://dentonrc.com/sports/colleges/mean_green/

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Washington State opened the Jimmy Rogers era with a nail-biting 13–10 win over No. 12 FCS Idaho—and the Coug fanbase had… thoughts. So did we. We break down every angle: QB decisions (Jaxon Potter’s start, Julian Dugger’s spark package), a run game that never got going, special teams miscues, and a defense that swarmed all night.

Then we turn the page to San Diego State. The line already shifted from WSU -6.5 to -3.5 after Week 1—are the Aztecs (42–0 over Stony Brook) ready to test the Cougs at Martin? We dig into SDSU’s new QB and year-two Sean Lewis offense, plus what WSU must adjust right now.

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Cougar football is back! WSU starts their season this Saturday in Pullman against the U of I Vandals.

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We are 1 week away from Cougar football! What are the updates from camp?

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What would it look like for the Mariners to extend 1B Josh Naylor & OF Randy Arozarena? Could they get it done before the end of the season?

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WSU is in the midst of a QB competition unlike those we've seen in years past. This year it is a 4 man battle with 2 returning players and 2 transfers QB's, each with a unique skillset.

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The Mariners added impact to their offense by acquiring 2 of the top bats available at the deadline in 1B Josh Naylor and 3B Eugenio Suarez, on top deepening their bullpen with the addition of high quality lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson.

How would you grade the Mariners deadline?

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WSU Football season is upon us! Fall camp started 7/30 and first game of the season is 8/30. Cougfan's Jamey Vinnick joins us to break down his insights and talk through what to expect this fall.

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With the trade deadline approaching on July 31st, the Mariners front office is cooking something.. but what could it be?

We discuss options for the Mariners at the deadline.. What are your thoughts?

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🎙️ Memphis Offered $200 Million to Join the Big 12… and Got Rejected | Conference Realignment Drama This week, Memphis made headlines with one of the boldest moves in college football realignment history — offering up to $200 million in sponsorship deals to join the Big 12 Conference. They even proposed waiving revenue distributions and allowing the Big 12 to kick them out by 2030 if they didn’t add value. But despite the massive proposal, the Big 12 unanimously said no. Why?

What does this tell us about the Big 12’s future plans and Memphis’ standing in the national landscape? In this episode, we break down:

✅ The details of Memphis’ unprecedented offer

✅ Why the Big 12 declined despite the money

✅ What this move means for Memphis, the AAC, and even the Pac-12

✅ Whether any other schools could take a similar swing

✅ What’s next in the ever-changing world of college football realignment

Whether you're a Memphis fan, a Big 12 loyalist, or just love the chaos of realignment, this episode breaks it all down.

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