The PAC-12 is reborn — and it’s wild. With ten teams gone and six new ones joining, the conference’s power rankings are already shaking up. Oregon State and Colorado State sit at the bottom, rebuilding under new coaches with shaky rosters. Fresno State and Utah State show promise but lack proven firepower. Texas State and San Diego State look like dark horses with strong transfers and talent. And at the top? Washington State edges out Boise State as the favorite — despite a tough schedule and close losses, they’ve got a new coach, a stacked transfer class, and a track record against rivals. The new era is here — and it’s going to be loud.

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The WSU marching band is skipping this year’s Apple Cup, leaving the field silent for the first time in decades — a move sparked by logistical headaches at Husky Stadium and shrouded in secrecy after WSU’s director gave a cryptic “no comment.” With football still on, but other rivalries canceled, the absence of the iconic halftime show could reshape the game’s atmosphere — and potentially dent WSU’s wallet. The music may be gone for now, but fans are left wondering if it’ll ever return.

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Washington State hoops heads to Seattle for the Holiday Classic on Dec. 19, facing Seattle U in a historic return to the city after nearly 50 years — a chance to extend their 12-9 all-time series lead. Coach Riley’s thrilled to bring Cougar basketball back to the Pacific Northwest and honor the game’s legacy. Meanwhile, the long-standing rivalry with Washington is on pause for the first time since 1917, though Riley hopes it resumes. Elsewhere at the Classic, Baylor (2-1 all-time vs. UW) takes on Washington, winners of last year’s matchup 79-68. Tickets go on sale Wed., Aug. 19, via arena box office and Ticketmaster.

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