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Washington State coach Kirby Moore confirmed starting cornerbacks Jalil Tucker and Khamari Terrell will return against Duquesne. Both missed Kansas State: Tucker had a leg injury from the Apple Cup, and Terrell was diagnosed with a concussion during the week. Their returns restore two starters to the secondary.
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Washington State expects defensive ends Malachi Wrice and Mike Hughes to remain out; Hughes may be out longer and was removed from the official depth chart. Luke Webb and Jack Procter received practice reps. Moore wants a rotation that keeps the front fresh on third down and improves the conversion of pressure opportunities into results.
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Washington State tight end Trey Leckner is practicing at a higher level, but his workload remains week-to-week; Jack Pedersen is essentially the lone tight end in use. Moore expects Peyton Read to be available. Huddy Cedarland's return is closer to midseason, while Ryan McKendry is still working back without a firm return date.
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Washington State receiver Caleb Northcroft has moved into the two-deep with Tony Freeman out for the season. Moore credited Northcroft's work since arriving after July 4 and said special-teams opportunities are also coming. This is a concrete expansion of Northcroft's role, not just general practice praise.
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Washington State plans to rotate offensive linemen, with Moore pointing to Jaylin Caldwell's work in the previous game. Keeping the line fresh is one goal, but Moore also said the unit must improve assignment coordination, which was an emphasis in this week's preparation.