Theo Lawson

What is it? Oregon State (1-2, 0-0) comes to Pullman to play Washington State (2-0, 0-0) in the first Pac-12 game for either team this season. Where is it? Martin Stadium in Pullman.

By the time Tyler Hilinski found Jamal Morrow in the flat for the decisive touchdown of Saturday’s extravaganza, it felt like eons had passed since Luke Falk broke Washington State’s all-time passing record with a 59-yard bomb to Renard Bell. Really, it’d only been a few quarters and three overtime periods. And by the time the game ended, Falk’s record-breaker was probably not even of the 15 most important plays in Washington State’s 47-44 triumph over Boise State. There was so much to digest and little time to do it, which gives us plenty of leftovers this week.

Washington State defensive coordinator Alex Grinch talks about the win over Boise State and the Cougars’ two defensive touchdowns.

Roy Manning talks about WSU’s 47-44 triple-overtime win over Boise State and the play of Rush linebacker Frankie Luvu.

Winning it all a shade under midnight probably isn’t how the Cougars drew this up last week while they were scouting Boise State inside their practice bubble.

WSU got a verbal commitment from Seattle small forward CJ Elleby of Cleveland High.

One day after a 47-44 triple-overtime win over Boise State, Washington State dropped one spot to No. 21 in the national rankings. The Cougars stayed put at No. 22 in the Amway Coaches Poll, which was also released Sunday morning.

It was in the fourth quarter of this cinematic drama disguised as a football game when one of the Cougars’ youngest cubs approached one of the team’s eldest statesmen and made a bold prediction.

Other than the long heave that made him Washington State’s career passing leader, Luke Falk didn’t find much success throwing the ball downfield. The short pitches and pops that bailed out Falk against Montana State? They weren’t there either.

This time last year, River Cracraft probably didn’t imagine he’d be in Pullman on the eve of opening day in the NFL.

There’s bound to be more than a few obstacles awaiting the Cougars and Broncos tonight at Martin Stadium. Air quality won’t be one of them.

A wise man named Mike Leach once said that football games are won and lost up front, and anybody who’s ever watched a football game at any level would probably surmise the same. That’s what my pick comes down to.

The 20th-ranked Cougars (1-0, 0-0) get the Broncos (1-0, 0-0) at home this year and can begin making amends for last year’s result when the ball is kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Martin Stadium. ESPN will carry the national television broadcast.

Air quality in Pullman isn’t nearly as severe as it was earlier in the week and it shouldn’t interfere with Saturday night’s football game between Washington State and Boise State.

Theo Lawson’s keys to a possible WSU victory over Boise State on Saturday.

Washington State special teams coach Eric Mele talks about kickers Erik Powell and Jack Crane after practice Thursday.

Washington State offensive line coach Clay McGuire talks about the debut of starting center Fred Mauigoa and previews the upcoming game against Boise State.

Washington State defensive coordinator talks about preparing for two Boise State quarterbacks.

Saturday’s game between No. 20 Washington State and Boise State at Martin Stadium is something of a Homecoming for Brett and everyone in the Rypien family has waited anxiously for it to finally get here.

On the offensive line, it’s Cody O’Connell – a mountain of a left guard. On the other side, it’s Hercules Mata’afa – a defensive tackle with “inordinate strength.”

Cougar running backs coach Jim Mastro talks about the first game of the season after practice Wednesday.

A full transcript from our weekly live chat about the Washington State football team.

A little “Conference of Champions” bias wouldn’t have been a bad thing to have while picking last week’s games. By not choosing 11 Pac-12 winners – 11 played last weekend and 11 won – my perfect season went down the drain. I’m fairly confident Larry Scott would be proud of this week’s picks, though. Let’s try this again…

PULLMAN – The NCAA might make a few more edits to its rule book in the near future and like usual, Washington State’s Mike Leach won’t be one of those endorsing. According to 247Sports, the governing body of college sports is considering a reform of the transfer rule that forces Division I athletes to sit out for an entire season before they’re eligible to play. The revision would allow student-athletes to transfer without waiting, as long as they meet a certain GPA standard. Those who don’t hit the academic benchmark would still have to sit out.