The Win or Lose Podcast

In this episode, Luke Ingham is joined by Sam Taylor to preview the upcoming Washington State basketball season. We break down WSU's roster changes, coaching adjustments, and expectations heading into the year.

Can the Cougs establish a more defensive identity? What will it take for this team to compete near the top of the Pac-12? We discuss player development, roster chemistry, strategic scheduling, and the importance of teamwork and selflessness.

With plenty of question marks surrounding this year's squad, could Wazzu surprise some people and outperform expectations?

In this episode, Lucas Ingham is joined by the crew from UpWest Sports to discuss WSU’s rejuvenated offense, evaluate Kirby Moore’s inauspicious start on and off the field, and break down what the Cougars need to do to knock off Boise State.

Then, Nathan Carroll from Bronco Nation News joins the show to provide insight into where Boise State stands, examine the Broncos’ strengths and weaknesses, and debate the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff format.

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In this episode, Greg Woods and I break down Washington State football’s offense and what needs to change moving forward. What is going wrong with the WSU offense? Are these flaws correctable? And what difference can we expect to see from Kirby Moore and his play calling?

We also dive into the WSU quarterback situation, offensive struggles, and plenty of general ranting (by me) about the ineptitude we’ve seen from the Cougars so far this season.

Before wrapping up, we discuss just how impressive Washington State’s defense has been, what has gone right on that side of the ball, and the bigger-picture outlook for WSU football moving forward in the new-look Pac-12.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Game Recap
• 03:06 Offensive Performance Analysis
• 05:55 Quarterback Challenges
• 08:54 Transition from FCS to FBS
• 12:02 Coaching and Preparation Issues
• 15:05 Looking Ahead to Utah State
• 26:40 Coaching Dynamics and Player Performance
• 29:03 Evaluating Offensive Struggles
• 34:08 Personnel Decisions and Team Cohesion
• 43:02 NIL Impact on Roster Decisions
• 50:41 Coaching Decisions and Team Dynamics
• 52:41 Evaluating Player Performance
• 54:58 Fan Engagement and Game Atmosphere
• 56:24 Defensive Performance Under Pressure
• 01:00:11 Establishing Team Identity
• 01:02:49 Future Prospects and Program Stability
• 01:04:13 The Urgency of Improvement
• 01:06:10 Navigating the New Pac-12 Landscape
• 01:09:05 The Role of NIL in Team Success
• 01:11:14 Looking Ahead: Building for the Future

In this episode, host Lucas Ingham is joined by Tim Booth of The Seattle Times to discuss the latest surrounding the Seattle SuperSonics and NBA expansion.

Tim breaks down the details of Seattle’s NBA expansion bid, including the timeline for an expansion vote, potential ownership, and what the return of the Sonics could look like.

We also wrap up by discussing the Seattle Mariners’ disappointing 2026 season, the firing of Dan Wilson, what went wrong for the Mariners, and how Seattle can look to improve heading into the future.

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In this episode, Edward R. Murrow College graduate and assistant professor Matt Loveless joins the show to discuss the impact of the Protect College Sports Act, the importance of WSU Athletics’ growth over the next five years, and his outlook for WSU football for the rest of the season.

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On today’s podcast, I’m joined by Adam Lewis, formerly of The Seattle Post-Intelligencer and a contributor to CougFan.com, to discuss the latest surrounding Washington State football.

Adam and I break down what WSU can take away from its 48-7 win over Duquesne, what the victory means for the Cougars moving forward, and our outlook for the rest of the 2026 season. We also preview this weekend’s matchup against Arizona and discuss what we’ll be watching for from WSU as conference play approaches.

Unfortunately, we lost Adam’s video feed about halfway through the podcast, but he continued to provide great insight and analysis throughout the rest of the conversation.

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This episode dives into the latest surrounding Washington State football, including the Cougars’ offensive struggles, play calling, quarterback performance, receivers, and the backup QB situation. Jim & I discuss what has gone wrong offensively, expectations for WSU moving forward, game predictions, home attendance, rivalry games, and the passion that comes with being a Cougar fan.

The conversation then shifts to the Seattle Mariners and Jerry Dipoto, as we break down the team’s disappointing season, the front office’s influence on baseball decisions, accountability, and whether Seattle needs a fresh approach.

Jim and I also discuss whether Drew Lock can be a sustainable option at quarterback for the Seahawks and what his role could look like moving forward.

In this episode of the Win Or Lose Podcast, Luke & Greg recap Washington State’s impressive Apple Cup performance and look ahead to the Cougars’ upcoming road matchup against Kansas State.

The conversation breaks down WSU’s dominant defensive performance, offensive struggles and adjustments, quarterback play, game planning, and the importance of winning the turnover battle. We also discuss what the Apple Cup revealed about the Cougars’ strengths and weaknesses, including quarterback decision-making, offensive strategy, and the potential impact of the offensive line.

Looking ahead to Kansas State football, we preview the Wildcats’ offense, quarterback situation, receiving corps, defensive line, and offensive line while discussing the challenges WSU will face in Manhattan. We also examine Kansas State’s football culture, the atmosphere surrounding the program, early-morning kickoff challenges, travel and game preparation, and what WSU fans can expect on game day.

Plus, we discuss how WSU’s current team compares to previous seasons, expectations for the rest of the season, the potential of the Cougars’ defense, coaches’ press conferences, and what makes Manhattan, Kansas, a unique college football destination.

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Caden Pinnick Photo - @WSUCougarFB

Kansas State Photo - Evert Nelson/The Topeka Capital-Journal

We talk about the controversy surrounding the UW and WSU bands ahead of the Apple Cup, what led to it, the financial and seating issues involved, and how it could affect the atmosphere at the game.

The conversation with former Washington State quarterback Alex Brink covers his memories of Coach Doba, Caden Pinnick’s potential as WSU’s starting quarterback, the significance of the Apple Cup rivalry, the future of college football, and the outlook for Washington State and the Pac-12 heading into the upcoming season.