Palouse Playbook - A Washington State Cougars Podcast

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Welcome to Palouse Playbook, the home for Washington State Cougars fans who want more than just headlines. We cover WSU football, basketball, and beyond with game breakdowns, recruiting talk, player development, and honest conversations about where the program is headed. Whether it’s a big win, a tough loss, or a story flying under the radar, we’re talking about it. Built for Cougs. Powered by passion. Join Joel, Gavin, Chad, Christian and Kyle on the Palouse!

  1. 3d ago

    WE HAVE A NEW QB1!

    Caden Pinnick has been benched and we will get our first look at Owen Eshelman this weekend against Oregon State.

  2. 6d ago

    New QB Is The Next Step

    Chad and Kyle give their take on this loss to Utah State

  3. Oct 9

    WSU vs. Utah State Preview: QB Concerns, Upset Potential & a New Pac-12 Rivalry

    Washington State faces Utah State in a matchup between two teams searching for answers at quarterback. We welcome Utah State analyst Braden T. Clark to break down the Aggies' struggles, Bronco Mendenhall's quarterback decisions, key players Eli Wood and Javen Jacobs, and where Utah State has the advantage.We also preview the Cougars' path to victory, discuss Washington State's offensive changes, and explore whether this matchup could become a new Pac-12 rivalry. Can WSU get back on track, or will Utah State pull off the win?Subscribe to the Palouse Playbook Podcast for Washington State Cougars football analysis, Pac-12 coverage, game previews, and more.#WSUFootball #WashingtonStateCougars #UtahStateFootball #Pac12 #PalousePlaybook

  4. Oct 6

    PAC PULSE: Week 6 Kicked Off The New PAC!

    🔥 THE PAC PULSE IS BACK! 🔥 Week 5 of the NEW Pac-12 is officially in the books, and there is plenty to talk about. Oregon State put together a statement performance, crushing Colorado State 56-26 behind a huge day from QB Braden Atkinson and WR Jesse Legree. Boise State continued to look like one of the conference's top teams with a 37-18 win over Utah State, while San Diego State survived a wild 31-29 battle against Texas State. And then there's Washington State… The Cougars were shut down by Fresno State 26-6 in a frustrating Pac-12 opener, raising plenty of questions about the offense and the direction of the program. We break down what went wrong for Wazzu, the defense's effort, and what needs to change moving forward. 🏈 IN THIS EPISODE:• Oregon State dominates Colorado State 56-26• Braden Atkinson's monster performance• Jesse Legree continues to make plays• Boise State rolls past Utah State• Is Boise State vs. Oregon State becoming the Pac-12's biggest matchup?• Fresno State shuts down Washington State• What's going wrong for Wazzu?• San Diego State survives Texas State 31-29• Week 5 Pac-12 winners and losers• Looking ahead to Week 6 🔥 WEEK 6 MATCHUPS:Washington State at Utah StateSan Diego State at Oregon StateBoise State at Fresno State The new Pac-12 is already starting to take shape, and the next round of conference games could tell us a lot about the contenders. 👇 Let us know in the comments:Who is the best team in the Pac-12 right now?Who do you have winning the conference?And what needs to change for Washington State? 👍 LIKE the video🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly Pac-12 coverage💬 COMMENT your thoughts #Pac12 #Pac12Football #CollegeFootball #WashingtonState #WSU #WashingtonStateFootball #OregonState #BoiseState #FresnoState #SanDiegoState #UtahState #TexasState #ThePacPulse #CollegeFootball2026

  5. Oct 6

    WHAT IS GOING ON!? Cougs Need a Massive Change!

    What do the Cougs need to change moving forward?

  6. Sep 30

    CROSSOVER: Washington State vs Fresno State Preview | Pac-12 Football Week 1 Breakdown

    The Pac-12 era officially begins as Washington State takes on Fresno State, and we're joined by Caleb Nale from Beware of Bulldogs to break down everything Coug fans need to know about the Bulldogs before kickoff.We dive into Fresno State's surprising 3-1 start, quarterback Jaden Mandel's emergence, the Bulldogs' offensive line concerns, defensive playmakers to watch, and how Fresno State has made impressive in-game adjustments throughout the season.Plus, we discuss what joining the rebuilt Pac-12 means for Fresno State, the future of the conference, and why this matchup could become one of the league's best rivalries moving forward.🔥 Topics Covered:Fresno State's biggest strengths and weaknessesJaden Mandal and the Bulldogs offenseDefensive stars Coug fans need to knowPac-12 expansion and the future of the conferenceKey matchups that will determine the gameWSU vs Fresno State score predictionsWill the Cougs finally close out a game and earn their first Pac-12 conference win? Or will Fresno State continue its strong start to the season?👇 Drop your score prediction in the comments!#GoCougs #WashingtonState #WSUFootball #FresnoState #Pac12 #CollegeFootball #WashingtonStateCougars #CougarFootball #Pac12Football #FresnoStateBulldogs #CFB

  7. Sep 27

    PAC PULSE: Pac 12 Goes 5-3! Boise State Surges, WSU Stumbles & Conference Play Begins

    The Pac-12 finished Week 5 with a 5-3 record, and conference play is officially here.In this episode of The Palouse Playbook, we break down every Pac-12 result from the weekend, discuss the conference's biggest winners and biggest concerns, and preview the first week of Pac-12 action.Week 5 Results✅ Boise State 32, Western Michigan 7 ✅ Texas State 63, UIW 10 ✅ Utah State 21, Troy 10 ✅ Fresno State 38, Rice 24 ✅ Oregon State 33, UTEP 7 ❌ San Diego State 16, Toledo 41 ❌ Colorado State 45, UTSA 59 ❌ Washington State 24, Arizona 34In This Episode🏈 Boise State continues to look like a championship contender🏈 Fresno State enters conference play with momentum🏈 Oregon State's offense is starting to click🏈 Can San Diego State recover after a disappointing non-conference finish?🏈 Colorado State falls in a shootout with UTSA🏈 Washington State lets a home game against Arizona slip away🏈 Early thoughts on the Pac-12 championship race🏈 Predictions for the opening week of conference playUpcoming Pac-12 Matchups🔥 Oregon State at Colorado State🔥 Utah State at Boise State🔥 Fresno State at Washington State🔥 Texas State at San Diego StateThe new Pac-12 finally begins conference play, and the race for a championship is wide open.Who is the best team in the Pac-12 right now?👇 Drop your Top 3 Pac-12 teams in the comments.#Pac12 #Pac12Football #CollegeFootball #BoiseState #WashingtonState #FresnoState #OregonState #TexasState #UtahState #SanDiegoState #ColoradoState #CFB #MountainWestFootball #PalousePlaybook

  8. Sep 27

    LIVE: WSU Falls to Arizona

    WSU falls to Arizona 34-24 as we head into conference play next week. The Cougs take on Fresno State on October 3rd.

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Welcome to Palouse Playbook, the home for Washington State Cougars fans who want more than just headlines. We cover WSU football, basketball, and beyond with game breakdowns, recruiting talk, player development, and honest conversations about where the program is headed. Whether it’s a big win, a tough loss, or a story flying under the radar, we’re talking about it. Built for Cougs. Powered by passion. Join Joel, Gavin, Chad, Christian and Kyle on the Palouse!

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