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Get to Know Your Foe: Colorado State
Out in Fort Collins, Colorado, lies one of the oldest programs in the Pac-12, the Colorado State Rams. The Rams played their first game in January of 1893 against Longmont Academy. They went by the nickname of the school’s acronym, the CACs, and their colors were decided by the orange and green ribbons players and […]
Pac-12 Preview Series: Can San Diego State Compete at the Top of the New Conference?
The Aztecs enter the Pac-12 as one of the conference’s top contenders, sitting as the No. 2 favorite to win the league at +400, depending on the sportsbook. San Diego State is coming off a very good 9-win season under head coach Sean Lewis, but the big question heading into 2026 is whether the Aztecs […]
Get to Know Your Foe: San Diego State
Moving on down south to the sunny beaches of San Diego, California, it’s time to get to know the San Diego State Aztecs. Founded in 1897, San Diego State is the third oldest university inside the California State schools system. Originally beginning as two schools, San Diego Normal School and San Diego Junior College, they […]
How Does Boise State Fit in the New-Look Pac-12?
When Pac-12 Commissioner Teressa Gould began looking at schools to add to a rebuilt Pac-12, Boise State was an obvious candidate. The Broncos have the athletic success, fan support, facilities, and national brand recognition that make them a perfect addition to the Pac-12. Boise State has built a strong athletic department year by year and […]
Get to Know Your Foe: Boise State
Get to Know Your Foe rolls on with a stop in the neighboring state of Idaho and the home of the bluest turf in football, Boise State. Despite their relatively new history as an FBS program, the Boise State Broncos are one of the most successful programs in the country. They hold the fifth-highest winning […]
Can WSU Catch Boise State? Breaking Down the Pac-12 Favorites
“Anything less than a conference championship would be a disappointment” On Monday I had the chance to sit down with Boise State beat writer Nathan Carroll of Bronco Nation News to discuss Boise State’s first season in the new-look Pac-12. Nathan is from the Spokane area and grew up attending WSU games before attending Boise […]
Storylines to Watch Heading Into Fall Camp
Washington State enters fall camp with a new head coach, a new defensive coordinator, and several unanswered questions across the roster. Over the next three weeks, the Cougars will look to establish a starting quarterback and rebuild a secondary that lost significant production. Washington State will open fall camp on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 11:15 […]
How Does Utah State Fit in the New-Look Pac-12?
On Sept. 12, 2024, the Pac-12 officially began rebuilding its membership by inviting Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, and San Diego State to join the conference beginning in 2026. Less than two weeks later, on Sept. 23, Utah State accepted an invitation to become the seventh full-time member of the new-look Pac-12. The move […]
Get to Know Your Foe: Utah State
Welcome to week two of Get to Know Your Foe. After examining the Fresno State Bulldogs last week, we travel to Logan, Utah, to check out the Utah State Aggies. Another fellow land-grant university, Utah State University, was founded in 1888 with a focus on agriculture, military science, and training for all branches of the […]
Breaking Down Fresno State’s Place in the New-Look Pac-12
When the new look Pac-12 was searching for additions, Fresno State was not the biggest brand available. The Bulldogs do not have the largest athletic budget, the highest coaching salaries, or the national recognition of some former Power Conference programs. However, similar to WSU, Fresno State brings something extremely valuable to the conference: a proven […]
Pac-12 Preview Series: Fresno State Bullish on Its Championship Chances
Fresno State has waited a long time for this opportunity. Now that it’s finally here, expectations in the Valley are high. On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to sit down with Al Scott of Fresno State Sports Magazine and TJ Nijjar of Sidelines – Fresno State to break down how the Valley feels about the […]
Get to Know Your Foe: Fresno State
Welcome to a new series on CougCenter. Each week leading up to kickoff of the 2026 football season, we will be previewing one of the new teams joining the Pac-12. Today, we begin with the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Washington State Cougars will see the Bulldogs for the first time as a conference opponent in […]
10 Key Washington State Football Players to Know Before the 2026 Season
Washington State enters the 2026 season with a new coaching staff, another quarterback battle, and expectations of competing near the top of the rebuilt Pac-12. While plenty of new faces have arrived through the transfer portal, several returning players will be just as important to the Cougars’ success. Here are 10 players to know heading […]
The new era of the Pac-12 has officially begun
July 1st, 2026 officially marks a new dawn for the Pac-12 conference. Today, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, San Diego State, Texas State and Utah State all become official members of the Pac-12. Exactly two years ago, one of collegiate sports’ most storied conferences was left for dead when 10 of its 12 […]
Kirby Moore makes biggest splash yet, adds 4-star OT to 2027 class
Before he has even stepped on the field for Washington State, Kirby Moore has continued to impress. Beyond his instant reliability as a Washingtonian who grew up attending games, Moore has already added some very intriguing recruits. However, none may be as intriguing or eye-catching than 4-star offensive tackle Rahsaun Lavata’i. Lavata’i, from Curtis Senior […]
How a Brutal Schedule Forged WSU’s Mountain West Champions (featuring Luke Meyers & Gavin Roy)
The Record Doesn’t Tell the Story of WSU’s 2026 Season “Coach said in one of our huddles, ‘I think this is the toughest team I’ve ever coached.’ I think that showed in a lot of games this year. The backbone of our team was our resiliency and toughness.” Senior righty Luke Meyers reflected on the […]
Washington State extends Nathan Choate through 2031
Following a 2026 Mountain West Conference Championship and their first NCAA Baseball Tournament since 2010, Washington State locked up head coach Nathan Choate through 2031 with an extension. Director of Athletics Jon Haarlow said on Monday: “I could not be more excited about Coach Choate leading our baseball program well into the future.” The announcement […]
WSU’s Season Ends with 10-1 Loss to Oregon State
WSU’s magical run came to an end on Sunday, as Oregon State got revenge for their regional-opening loss, trouncing WSU 10-1. Following a heartbreaking 4-0 loss to the host Oregon Ducks on Saturday night, WSU was looking to keep their season alive against Oregon State. The Cougs defeated Oregon State 3-2 in the opener of […]
WSU shut down by Oregon pitching, falls 4-0
WSU dropped a heartbreaker to the Ducks on Saturday night, losing 4-0. WSU got a masterful performance from senior Luke Meyers who pitched into the 7th, and Oregon only led 1-0 entering the ninth. The Ducks finally struck gold in the top of the inning, launching a three-run shot over the center field fence. PK […]
WSU Stuns #8 Oregon State in Eugene Regional Opener
WSU pulled off a shocking upset, defeating Oregon State 3-2 in the opener of the Eugene Regional. Washington State has been awesome through Mountain West play where they finished 2nd, the MW tournament which they won, and carried that into their 31st win today. Despite the rival Ducks hosting, this felt like a home game […]
Game times set for 2026 season, Apple Cup moved to a Sunday
The Washington State Cougars, along with the rest of the Pac-12, released their game times and television networks for the 2026 football season. On top of this release, it was also announced that the Apple Cup in week one has been moved to Sunday, September 6th, from its previous set date of September 5th. Cougar […]
WSU Gaining National Attention After Spring Ball
Following the conclusion of WSU’s spring football camp, the Cougs have started drawing attention from around the country. I had the opportunity to talk to Mitch Mason from the Three Technique Podcast, which covers all 138 FBS teams. Every spring, the Three Tech crew previews every conference in the country, and they recently broke down […]
WSU Baseball Set to Face Former Pac-12 Foes in Eugene Regional
Washington State Baseball is back in the NCAA postseason for the first time since 2010 after their electric win in the Mountain West Tournament on Sunday evening. The regional will consist of the host Oregon Ducks, Pac-2 brethren Oregon State, and a bit of a surprise with the Yale Bulldogs coming across from the East […]
Washington State punches ticket to NCAA Tournament in statement win
For the first time since 2010, the Washington State Cougars are going to the NCAA Baseball Tournament after winning the Mountain West Tournament. WSU lost the first game of the championship to the San Diego State Aztecs earlier in the day, 9-2, then rebounded with an emphatic 14-4 mercy rule victory to clinch the title. […]
Nick Lewis twirls gem, Cougs advance to semi-finals
The three runs the Washington State Cougars tacked on in the first inning proved to be plenty of run support for left-handed starter Nick Lewis who mowed down the Air Force Falcons en route to a 5-1 victory. Lewis was simply brilliant for WSU. He took a shutout in the ninth inning and was an […]
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