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The pick: Why Utah State will beat Washington State in the Idaho Potato Bowl

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 21, 2025

However you do the math, whichever way you slice the matchup, this bowl game profiles as one of Washington State’s more winnable ones in recent years.

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Two-minute drill: Washington State’s keys to victory against Utah State in the Idaho Potato Bowl

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 21, 2025

Here is what to watch for when Washington State takes on Utah State in the Idaho Potato Bowl, set to kick off at 11 a.m. Monday on ESPN.

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WSU ready to send seniors, coaches out on right note against Utah State in Idaho Potato Bowl

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 21, 2025

BOISE – Since he was a teenager, Tucker Large has been programmed to take things seriously in December, to crank the intensity meter up to 11.

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Reports: WSU to hire former Oregon State coach Trent Bray as new defensive coordinator

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 21, 2025

BOISE – New Washington State coach Kirby Moore has added the first piece of his staff.

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From Prosser High to Boise State, an inside look at WSU coach Kirby Moore’s development

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 20, 2025

BOISE – A decade and a half ago, before he took the field for his first college practice, Grant Hedrick knew Kirby Moore had coaching running through his bloodstream.

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Minshew mania returns: Former WSU QB back in the spotlight in place of injured Mahomes

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 20, 2025

Go ahead, laugh at Gardner Minshew. Laugh at his mustache and long hair. Deride him for having the thankless job of starting at quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs in the shadow of injured legend, Patrick Mahomes. The former Washington State quarterback with the strong arm and the mustache that launched a fashion craze from Pullman to Spokane in 2018 isn’t laughing.

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Mailbag: Assessing the new Pac-12 coaches, Kirby Moore’s fit at WSU and more

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 20, 2025

There are different ways to judge the moves at Colorado State, Oregon State and Washington State.

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UW’s season in review: Grading the Huskies, and a peek to 2026

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 18, 2025

No assessment of Washington’s season would be complete without acknowledging the central role played by reference points.

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WSU RB Kirby Vorhees set to enter the transfer portal, not expected to play in bowl game

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 18, 2025

PULLMAN – Washington State won’t have its starting running back for the upcoming bowl game.

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WSU’s choice of Kirby Moore follows OSU’s hiring model as challenges await Pac-12 holdovers

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 18, 2025

Washington State introduced Kirby Moore on Tuesday as the 36th head coach in program history, but the relevant number is five. When Moore paces the sideline during WSU’s season opener – his first game will be the Apple Cup! – he will be the Cougars’ fifth coach in seven seasons following Mike Leach, Nick Rolovich, Jake Dickert and Jimmy Rogers, the one-year non-wonder.

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New WSU coach Kirby Moore to have $4.5M assistant coach salary pool, plus other notes

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 16, 2025

PULLMAN – As he builds his staff, new Washington State coach Kirby Moore will have the same salary pool as his predecessor.

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Idaho football hires Ian Shoemaker as new offensive coordinator

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 16, 2025

MOSCOW, Idaho – Ian Shoemaker, a veteran coach who boasts head-coaching experience in the Northwest and a history of success in the Big Sky Conference, has been named the new offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach for Idaho's football team.

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In WSU introduction, coach Kirby Moore avoids loyalty talk and touts an ‘exciting brand of football’

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 16, 2025

On the day he was introduced at Washington State, where he’s becoming the program’s 36th head football coach, Kirby Moore wore a tan suit and a warm smile. He said he’s thrilled to be returning to his home state. And he had been woken up far earlier than he would like, he joked, which tends to happen when you have a nine-month-old.

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Dave Boling: New WSU football coach Kirby Moore has an edge that might just silence the doubters

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 16, 2025

First impression from Kirby Moore’s introduction as the new Washington State Cougars head football coach: He reminded me a great deal of Mike Macdonald when he was hired as the new coach for the Seattle Seahawks.

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Analysis: Three questions for the 2026 Washington Huskies if Jedd Fisch stays

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 16, 2025

Jedd Fisch has never shied away from trying to manifest major goals.

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WSU interim coach Jesse Bobbit says he’s headed to Iowa State but will still coach Idaho Potato Bowl

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 15, 2025

PULLMAN – Jesse Bobbit may be staying at Washington State as interim coach for the Cougars’ upcoming bowl game, but then, he will make his way to Ames, Iowa.

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3 takeaways from UW’s second season under Jedd Fisch | Analysis

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 15, 2025

At least on the field, Washington’s 2025 football season is complete. The Huskies finished their second season under coach Jedd Fisch on Saturday against Boise State in the LA Bowl, proving their rebuild is on schedule and reaching the nine-win threshold for the seventh time since 2013.

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Commentary: Huskies have a bright future, but it hinges on Jedd Fisch staying at UW

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 14, 2025

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Did the Huskies send a message, or did they send their head coach off?

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‘Excited to be home and build this thing’: New WSU coach Kirby Moore lands in Pullman, greets fans

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 14, 2025

PULLMAN – Kirby Moore has his first touchdown at Washington State.

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Commentary: Kirby Moore checks all the right boxes for Washington State football

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 14, 2025

Kirby Moore has won here before. Fewer than 200 miles west of Pullman, he became the most prolific prep receiver this state had ever seen. He broke a national record with 95 career touchdown catches in four unprecedented seasons (2005-08) at Prosser High School, helping the Mustangs to a state title in 2007. His 29 receiving touchdowns that season set a state record … that he broke with 34 ...

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