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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The Cougars return to Seattle this December for a high-stakes showdown at Climate Pledge Arena, facing off against Seattle U on Dec. 19 — part of a doubleheader that also includes a tilt with Baylor. With a revamped roster, pro-style offense, and a deep roster of new talent, this team is primed to make waves in the competitive Pac-12. Coach Riley sees the game as a chance to grow the game in the Pacific Northwest and honor its roots. Tickets go on sale Aug. 19, with one pass getting you into both games — and this local rivalry, last seen in Seattle nearly 50 years ago, is heating up again.

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Washington State is flipping the script at Martin Stadium—visiting teams now face the roar of the student section head-on, while the Cougs sit across the field. This bold move turns the home crowd into a wall of sound right beside the opposition, designed to crank up pressure and energy for the home opener against Duquesne on September 19.

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After 111 years, the storied Washington vs. Washington State basketball rivalry may be on ice — the first time in over a century the series could be paused. Amidst the chaos of the transfer portal and NIL deals, tradition is being reevaluated. UW coach Danny Sprinkle, who also canceled the UW-Gonzaga matchup, admitted the rivalry isn’t a top priority. With 300 games played and Washington holding a 189-111 edge, the teams last skipped a matchup during WWI. Now, with Washington heading to the Big Ten and WSU forging its own path, the annual showdown is reportedly on hold — a seismic shift for a rivalry that once featured up to four games a season.

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Washington State is primed for a fiery Senior Night showdown against Saint Mary’s, seeking redemption after an earlier loss and aiming for Coach Riley’s first win against the Gaels. With standout freshmen Ace Glass and Rihards Vavers firing on all cylinders and ND Okafor dominating the paint, the Cougars have the firepower to pull off the upset — especially at home. But they’ll need to tighten up their turnover woes as they head into crucial road games against LMU and Pepperdine. With seniors Simon Hildebrandt and Adria Rodriguez set to be honored, this game is more than just basketball — it’s a chance to cap a season of flashes, grit, and international talent with a statement win.

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Parker Gerrits, a finance major at Washington State, just earned West Coast Conference All-Academic Team honors with a 3.78 GPA while playing every game the past two seasons—proving you can dominate the court and the classroom. His teammate Rihards Vavers, studying Sport Management, also snagged an All-Academic Honorable Mention with a 3.34 GPA. Gerrits’ hustle didn’t stop there—he’s also on the WSU President’s Honor Roll and was named Student-Athlete of the Month. The Cougars, seeded eighth, gear up for the WCC Championships this Friday, showing that elite academics and athletics go hand in hand.

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