Washington State is flipping the script on home football games this season, moving the Cougars’ sideline to the south side of Gesa Field — right under the press box — so visiting teams now face the student section head-on. The move aims to crank up home-field energy, reduce post-game collisions, and upgrade the game-day experience with new turf, a video board, sound system, and LED lights — all set for the opener on Sept. 19. Fans can adjust season tickets via phone or email, and die-hards can snag a piece of history: memorabilia from the old turf, including end zone and Cougar logo fragments.

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The PAC-12 just got wilder with an eight-team format, bringing in Boise State and San Diego State—and even flexing the season finale to chase that coveted playoff bid. Oregon State, led by new coach JaMarcus Shephard (DeBoer’s former offensive assistant) and QB Malik Murphy, aims for a 4-win bounce-back. Meanwhile, Washington State, under second-year head coach Kirby Moore (offensive coordinator by trade), rolls with a revamped staff—Matt Miller on offense and Trent Bray (ex-OSU head coach) on defense—and sophomore QB Caden Pinnick at the helm. Two teams, two new coaches, one chaotic new conference—watch them crash and burn—or rise.

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Fresno State Bulldogs, with roots dating back to 1911 and a storied football legacy, are poised to make waves in the Pac-12. From undefeated runs in 1930 and 1961 to Jim Sweeney’s 1985 juggernaut and Pat Hill’s 2001 top-ten run, the program’s history is packed with triumphs. Under Kalen DeBoer, they’ve continued climbing, including a shocking UCLA upset. Their iconic green “V” honors the San Joaquin Valley’s agricultural heart, and alumni like Davante Adams and the Carr brothers prove their NFL pedigree. With fierce rivalries like the Milk Can trophy against Boise State and the Old Oil Can showdown with SDSU, Fresno State brings tradition, grit, and high-stakes drama to the Pac-12 stage.

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Washington State football kicks off a thrilling new era under head coach Kirby Moore, hitting the field in a revamped Gesa Field with fresh upgrades and a stacked schedule. The Apple Cup opener against Washington on NBC sets the tone, followed by a high-stakes trip to Kansas State. Quarterback Demond Williams gets his chance to erase past drama and shine against a new-look WSU defense. Arizona returns to Pullman for a pivotal early conference test, while the Oregon State rivalry ignites under first-year coaches. The season culminates in a historic homecoming against Boise State — a top Pac-12 contender — where Moore’s ties to the program could make this game a defining moment.

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Jim Walden, the legendary college football coach who led Washington State and Iowa State for 17 seasons and later became a beloved radio voice, has passed away at 88. Known for his 44 wins at WSU and his knack for upsets at Iowa State, Walden’s legacy extends far beyond stats—he was a mentor, a character, and a steady presence for players, fans, and colleagues alike. His impact echoes across the game, and his loss leaves a void felt deeply by all who knew him.

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