Washington State Cougars Depth Chart

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71
OFF
78
DEF
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Matchup
Pac-120-2 (2026)#128 Recruiting91% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 12
    78
    Caden PinnickRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    54
    Julian DuggerRS SO/TR
  3. 17
    54
    Owen EshelmanRS FR
RB
  1. 9
    77
    Kirby VorheesRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 20
    64
    Leo PulalasiRS JR
  3. 3
    56
    Maxwell WoodsRS SO/TR
WR-X
  1. 8
    62
    Branden GanashamoorthyRS JR
    Starter
  2. 13
    58
    Ryan McKendrySO/TR
WR-Z
  1. 4
    78
    Darrius ClemonsRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 88
    71
    Jordan DeesRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 1
    69
    Daniel BloodSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 10
    59
    Tank Hawkins Jr.RS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 28
    70
    Jack PedersenRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 86
    58
    Beau BakerRS SO/TR
  3. 87
    58
    Cash LandauRS FR
LT
  1. 71
    72
    Ashton TrippRS JR
    Starter
  2. 68
    66
    Chris LinoRS SO
  3. 74
    66
    Maximus McCreeRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 69
    72
    Kyle MartinRS JR
    Starter
  2. 50
    58
    Sone FalealoRS SO/TR
C
  1. 75
    72
    Noah DunhamRS JR
    Starter
  2. 55
    66
    Arion WilliamsRS FR
RG
  1. 77
    64
    Nick BakkenRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 54
    64
    Xavier ThorpeRS SO
RT
  1. 67
    62
    Jonny LesterRS SR
    Starter
  2. 64
    58
    Jaylin CaldwellRS SR/TR
  3. 51
    58
    Kalolo Ta'agaRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER

Next game kickoff time

Washington State Cougars plays Duquesne at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachKirby Moore1st season
Offensive CoordinatorMatt Miller
Defensive CoordinatorTrent Bray

What's Next

Who do they play next?No game listed for Washington State this weekWho's starting at QB?Caden Pinnick — starting quarterback for Washington StateHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Washington State
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #97 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-2.0 pts

    Lost to Washington Huskies, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: -3.7

    85%

    Roster talent: 41st percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #128 national

    6%

    Returning production: 91%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    25 adds in two-deep · avg 74 OVR · top add: L. Zunk (DE, 85, from Vanderbilt)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach Washington StateTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Washington State?

    Washington State Cougars starting lineup

    Caden Pinnick is the projected starting quarterback for Washington State as of September 16, 2026. Julian Dugger is listed second.

    Washington State also projects Kirby Vorhees at running back, Branden Ganashamoorthy at wide receiver and Jack Pedersen at tight end.

    The full Washington State Cougars two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Caden Pinnick · QBKirby Vorhees · RBBranden Ganashamoorthy · WR-XJack Pedersen · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Washington State's starting quarterback?
    Caden Pinnick is the projected starting quarterback for Washington State as of September 16, 2026. Julian Dugger is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Washington State?
    Kirby Vorhees is the projected starter at running back for Washington State, with Leo Pulalasi listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Washington State?
    Branden Ganashamoorthy is the projected starter at wide receiver for Washington State, with Ryan McKendry listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Washington State?
    Jack Pedersen is the projected starter at tight end for Washington State, with Beau Baker listed second.
    When was the Washington State Cougars depth chart last updated?
    The Washington State Cougars depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Washington State's record last season?
    Washington State Cougars finished 7-6 (1-1 in Pac-12 play).
    When does Washington State Cougars play next?
    Washington State Cougars plays Duquesne at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

    Full Washington State roster

    Every player on the Washington State Cougars depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Branden Ganashamoorthy, Ryan McKendry

    WR: Darrius Clemons, Jordan Dees

    WR: Daniel Blood, Tank Hawkins Jr.

    LT: Ashton Tripp, Chris Lino, Maximus McCree

    LG: Kyle Martin, Sone Falealo

    C: Noah Dunham, Arion Williams

    RG: Nick Bakken, Xavier Thorpe

    RT: Jonny Lester, Jaylin Caldwell, Kalolo Ta'aga

    TE: Jack Pedersen, Beau Baker, Cash Landau

    QB: Caden Pinnick, Julian Dugger, Owen Eshelman

    RB: Kirby Vorhees, Leo Pulalasi, Maxwell Woods

    Defense

    DE: Linus Zunk, Eduwa Okundaye, Malachi Wrice

    DT: Jirah Leaupepetele, Paul Hutson III, Josh Wedel

    DT: Kaden Beatty, Damarjhe Lewis

    DE: Matyus McLain, Ben Beatty, Michael Hughes

    WLB: Keith Brown, Isaiah Hung

    MLB: DJ Warner, Nylan Brown

    CB: Khamari Terrell, CJ Solis-Lumar, Elmo Wartson

    SS: Jaylen Thomas, Jshawn Frausto-Ramos, Kyle Peterson

    FS: Jeremiah Bernard, Jackquintin Bal, Trey Ridley

    CB: Jalil Tucker, Kai Rapolla

    NB: Jamarey Smith, Ishmael Gibbs

    RES: Trey Leckner, Tony Freeman

    Special Teams

    PT: Max Dean, Josh Lijesen

    PK: Jack Stevens, Miguel Arenas

    KO: Miguel Arenas, Jack Stevens

    LS: Sean Bures, Jeremy Sousa

    H: Max Dean, Josh Lijesen

    PR: Tank Hawkins Jr.

    KR: Tank Hawkins Jr., Leo Pulalasi