Jul. 28—PULLMAN — Here is the eighth installment of our countdown to Washington State fall camp, which starts on Wednesday. This issue covers the Cougars’ schedule.
Ranking WSU’s 2024 games, from toughest to easiest
By now, we know Washington State’s 2024 schedule does not look like the ones that preceded it. The Cougars play eight games against Mountain West Conference opponents, six via scheduling agreement and two via previously contracted games, and they play a nonconference game against rival Washington in September.
Here’s our ranking of the Cougars’ 12 games this fall, from toughest to easiest. A side note: None of these games will be particularly easy for WSU — some just more so than others.
1. Home vs. Texas Tech, Sept. 7
To beat a second straight nonconference Power Four foe at home, WSU will need to slow what figures to be an explosive offense in Texas Tech. The Red Raiders are starting junior QB Behren Morton, who will have top players around him such as former WSU receiver Josh Kelly, former Arizona State tight end Jalin Conyers and running back Tahj Brooks, a veteran. Former WSU offensive line coach Clay McGuire will also be making his return to Pullman.
There’s a reason this game is set for a prime-time kickoff on Fox.
2. Neutral site vs. Washington, Sept. 14
There are many unknowns around the rival Huskies, from first-year head coach Jedd Fisch to a group of new skill players following the departure of last year’s bunch, but UW still figures to be a tough out, especially playing at Seattle’s Lumen Field. Can the Cougars rattle new UW QB Will Rogers early? Can they establish an efficient ground attack? That may go a long way in determining this game’s outcome.
3. At Boise State, Sept. 28
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Author : The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Publish date : 2024-07-28 15:02:00
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