Jacob Thorpe

In today's paper we've got a story about Darryl Paulo, who seems poised for a big senior season. We also have my Pac-12 picks.

PULLMAN – If the Pac-12 can’t go undefeated against nonconference opponents this week, we may have to stop referring to it as a “power conference.” Only one team (Washington) is favored by less than a touchdown this week, and if one of the wealthiest programs on the West Coast can’t win at home against the third team in Utah, then what are we doing here? While none of the games is expected to be particularly close, there is some intrigue. USC has wanted to put Stanford back in its place ever since the upstart Cardinal beat the Trojans, favored by 43 points, in 2007. California finally gets its chance for payback against Texas and UCLA hosts BYU in a matchup of ranked teams.

Ty Thomas, a junior at Cooper High in Lubbock, Texas accepted a scholarship offer from WSU just a couple days after it was extended.

Washington State's secondary struggled at times on Wednesday. But six interceptions cover a lot of blemishes.

Linebackers coach Ken Wilson talks about Logan Tago and what the Cougars must do to stop Wyoming.

Mike Leach talks to the media after Wednesday's practice.

Here is the transcript of our Wednesday WSU chat.

The number of freshmen playing early has been the talk of the Pac-12. But at Washington State, the Cougars are handing out redshirts.

The conference’s powers are struggling. Arizona State coach Todd Graham talked at media day of going undefeated, winning the Pac-12 South and playing for a national championship. Right now, a bowl game seems like a better goal for the Sun Devils, who were less than impressive in their 35-21 win over Cal Poly.

Offensive line coach Clay McGuire talks to the media after practice.

Mike Leach talked to the media after Tuesday's practice.

Washington State will cap off its nonconference schedule this Saturday against Wyoming. Today we take a look at the Cowboys.

Washington State quarterback Luke Falk has started only five games in his burgeoning football career, but he has already picked up two Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week awards. On Monday, the Pac-12 Conference announced that Falk won the honor after he led a game-winning drive in the last minute to beat Rutgers, 37-34.

Washington State's game notes took on a new look this week.

Defensive lineman Darryl Paulo talks to the media.

Safety Isaac Dotson speaks to the media at WSU's Monday press conference.

Quarterback Luke Falk talks to the media during WSU's weekly media availability.

Video and a transcript from Mike Leach's weekly meeting with the media.

It's Monday. That's unfortunate, but at least there are links.