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There won't be another "Mike Leach Bowl" coming to the Palouse any time soon.

PULLMAN – Years before Caleb Francl became a staple at linebacker at Washington State, years before he played a key role with his speed and smarts and awareness to help the Cougars win three of their first five games this fall, he was a teenaged roofer.

PULLMAN – Zevi Eckhaus felt the humidity around him, the sizzling temperatures hit his face, the zen music exuding from speakers. It was Sunday afternoon, and he had joined some 30 Washington State teammates in hot yoga, which has quickly become a weekly tradition for the team.

PULLMAN – Around this time of year, Jimmy Rogers is learning to walk a fine line, a tightrope above a canyon. Last week was his Washington State team’s first of two bye weeks on the season, giving the Cougars a chance to rest after five straight games to open the season, and coaches had to divvy up time accordingly.

Oklahoma starting quarterback John Mateer is progressing in his recovery from hand surgery last month but is not yet a full participant in practice, coach Brent Venables said on Tuesday.

PULLMAN – Here is a first look at Washington State’s road game against No. 4 Ole Miss on Saturday.

Not much was expected of Fresno State and San Diego State in their final season in the Mountain West. The Bulldogs were picked fifth in the preseason poll, the Aztecs eighth – reasonable projections that approximated their placement in the 2024 standings and reflected the roster challenges at hand.

PULLMAN – To take down Colorado State on the road this weekend, Zevi Eckhaus made all manner of plays.

The vibes, they are better.

Anthony Palano broke into a smile brighter than the sun when he got the question. It was about his teammate, Washington State defensive tackle Soni Finau, who had surged into the backfield for back-to-back sacks to put the icing on this win.

Leo Pulalasi and Soni Finau helped Washington State secure its first road win of the season at Colorado State. Pulalasi led all WSU running backs with 50 yards on three carries.