Jacob Thorpe

I have a theory about the decline and fall of great civilizations, er, football programs. Well, I guess it is applicable to either.

Washington State special teams coordinator is Eric Mele’s first full-time FBS assistant coaching gig, and as he has gotten more secure in his role, so have the Cougars.

The outside linebackers coach talks about what he expects out of the WSU defense after five weeks.

Mike Leach gave his opinion of a couple changes proposed by the NCAA.

It was an injury–depleted Stanford squad that was pelted last week in the 44–6 loss at Washington. And in this weekend’s suddenly critical matchup with Washington State, the Cardinal will likely again be without two of its most important defenders.

The WSU o-line got a lot of love from the running backs after Saturday's game. O-line coach Clay McGuire gives some back.

Last year it took a while for opposing defenses to key on WSU wide receiver Gabe Marks. Not so in 2016.

Mike Leach’s first job in football was coaching the offensive line at Cal Poly, and though he now has an entire football team to oversee, the first thing he watches on film when Washington State’s practices conclude are the offensive line drills.

PULLMAN – Although we are less than halfway through the 2016 college football season, the annual rivalry meeting between Washington and Washington State is already sold out. The 109th Apple Cup will be played in front of a packed Martin Stadium, and could have large implications for both teams. No. 5 UW (5-0, 2-0 Pac-12) is the highest-ranked team in the Pac-12, and are expected to be contending for a spot in the Pac-12 championship game, if not the college football playof.

Washington State’s homecoming game against UCLA on Saturday, Oct. 15, will kikc off at 7:30 p.m. and be televised nationally on ESPN or ESPN2.

Here is staff writer Jacob Thorpe’s first look at Saturday’s game between Stanford and Washington State. What is it: Washington State (2-2, 1-0 Pac-12) tries to keep its good vibes rolling on the road against a stirred-up Stanford (3-1, 2-1).

John Thompson says the Cougars must be tougher than Stanford

Isaac Dotson says the Cougars had a lot of energy against Oregon.

Dillard says right tackle Cole Madison's touchdown celebration penalty was "worth it ... to an extent."

Mike Leach talked extensively about the offensive line during Monday's press conference.

A perusal of the box score in either of Washington State’s two most recent games – 50-pointers, the both of them – yields an undeniable truth, but plenty of deception.