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- Kirby Moore declined to clarify Soni Finau's Apple Cup status before Washington State's roster deadline, leaving the defensive tackle's availability uncertain. - Finau has not been practicing long and likely would not play heavy snaps, but his 340-pound frame would still add size to Washington State's defensive tackle rotation. - Peyton Read is still working through an injury after missing the end of fall camp, which could leave Washington State with only Jack Pedersen, Beau

- Kirby Moore declined to clarify Soni Finau's Apple Cup status before Washington State's roster deadline, leaving the defensive tackle's availability uncertain. - Finau has not been practicing long and likely would not play heavy snaps, but his 340-pound frame would still add size to Washington State's defensive tackle rotation. - Peyton Read is still working through an injury after missing the end of fall camp, which could leave Washington State with only Jack Pedersen, Beau Baker, and Cash Landau available at tight end. - Washington State did not reveal its right tackle winner, with Jonny Lester assumed to start but Jaylin Caldwell and Maximus McCree still described as contenders. - Moore said Washington State is still trying to find its best five offensive linemen and needs multiple edge options ready because games and seasons can change quickly.

- Caden Pinnick won Washington State's starting quarterback job by consistently making available plays and correcting mistakes, allowing Matt Miller to tailor the offense around Pinnick's strengths. - Julian Dugger and Owen Eshelman remain close enough to Pinnick that both are preparing as starters and are positioned to step in if needed. - Washington State intends to establish the run with Kirby Vorhees, Maxwell Woods and Leo Pulalasi, while breakout camp performer Tre Hill Jr. has pushed toward a fourth role in the rotation. - Jordan Dees, Darrius Clemons and Branden Ganashamoorthy have improved their command of route alignments, motions and run-game details, but the quarterbacks still need to give them more chances to make plays. - Jonny Lester and Jaylin Caldwell remain in an unsettled right-tackle competition after solid camps, with Miller expecting Washington State to need both during the season.

- Caden Pinnick is Washington State's clear starting quarterback, while Kirby Vorhees is expected to lead a running-back rotation that also gives meaningful work to Maxwell Woods and Leo Pulalasi. - Washington State has settled Ashton Tripp, Kyle Martin, Noah Dunham and Nick Bakken at four offensive-line positions, but right tackle remains between fifth-year Jonny Lester and Jaylin Caldwell after Lester was injured in camp. - Paul Hutson III, Kaden Beatty and Jirah Leaupepetele lead a deep defensive-tackle rotation, although Beatty was not fully practicing and Soni Finau still required clearance while Josh Wedel earned a role through a strong camp. - Jack Pedersen should start at tight end with Beau Baker involved, but Trey Leckner is out until midseason, Hudson Cedarland is out indefinitely and Peyton Read missed recent practice, leaving only Cash Landau as another healthy option if Read cannot play.

- Postpractice Interviews || Coach Abercrombie, Isaiah Hung, Noah Dunham Opens in a new window PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State Football continued preseason camp with a practice in full pads on the Rogers Practice Fields and Gesa Field Wednesday.

- Postpractice Interviews || Coach Browning, Coach Abercrombie, Linus Zunk, Branden Ganashamoorthy Opens in a new window PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State Football continued preseason camp with a two-hour practice in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts on the Rogers Practice Fields Tuesday.

- SAN FRANCSICO (August 7, 2026) – Five Washington State Football student-athletes were named to the 2026 Pac-12 Conference Preseason Impact Watch List, the conference office announced Friday. - Freeman, a senior from Richmond, Calif., was named the Pac-12 Conference Top Special Teams Performer last season after finishing the season sixth nationally with a 17.3 punt return average. - Freeman’s 17.3 average was a WSU single-season record, his five returns for...

- The offensive line started taking shape at the end of spring football at Washington State and there's already confidence headed into fall camp the Cougars have their starting five. - A couple of injured players could return and push for spots, but Wazzu seems to be in pretty good shape up front both in terms of starters and depth.