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Washington State

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Starters

  1. QBOwen Eshelman
  2. RBKirby Vorhees
  3. WRBranden Ganashamoorthy
  4. TEJack Pedersen
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 17
    61
    Owen EshelmanRS FR
    Starter
  2. 12
    73
    Caden PinnickRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 2
    42
    Julian DuggerRS SO/TR
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Defense starters

  1. LDELinus Zunk
  2. LDTJirah Leaupepetele
  3. RDTKaden Beatty
  4. RDEMatyus McLain
  5. WLBDJ Warner
  6. MLBKeith Brown
  7. LCBKhamari Terrell
  8. SSJaylen Thomas
  9. FSJeremiah Bernard
  10. RCBJalil Tucker
  11. NBJamarey Smith
RB
  1. 9
    71
    Kirby VorheesRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 3
    57
    Maxwell WoodsRS SO/TR
  3. 20
    53
    Leo PulalasiRS JR
WR-X
  1. 8
    56
    Branden GanashamoorthyRS JR
    Starter
  2. 88
    56
    Jordan DeesRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

Washington State Cougars plays Colorado State at home on Sat, Nov 14. The listed kickoff time is 10:30 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

  • QB: Owen Eshelman → Caden Pinnick
  • QB: Caden Pinnick → Owen Eshelman
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Coaching Staff

Head CoachKirby Moore1st season
Offensive CoordinatorMatt Miller
Defensive CoordinatorTrent Bray
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

9 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
19.0
Yards/G
307.1
Pass Yds/G
192.6
Rush Yds/G
114.6
TO Margin
-3
3rd Down %
32.81%
Total TD
19
Sacks
8
TFL
28
INT
4
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #128 IN WS POWER
Results this season-26.1 pts

Lost to San Diego State Aztecs in week 9.

2025 SP+: -3.7

85%

Roster talent: 41st percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #128 national

6%

Returning production: 91%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −26.1 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. Ratings never go below 62. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

26 adds in two-deep · avg 68 OVR · top add: L. Zunk (DE, 81, from Vanderbilt)

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Washington State transfer portal

Washington State Cougars transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

22 transfers on the Washington State depth chart, 11 projected to start. Showing the top 16. Tap a name for the player page.

Washington State Starting Quarterback

Washington State Cougars starting lineup

Washington State starting lineup: QB Owen Eshelman, RB Kirby Vorhees, WR-X Branden Ganashamoorthy, TE Jack Pedersen. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Owen Eshelman is the projected starting quarterback for Washington State as of November 1, 2026. Caden Pinnick 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 November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Owen Eshelman · QBKirby Vorhees · RBBranden Ganashamoorthy · WR-XJack Pedersen · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Washington State's starting quarterback?
Owen Eshelman is the projected starting quarterback for Washington State as of November 1, 2026. Caden Pinnick is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Washington State?
Kirby Vorhees is the projected starter at running back for Washington State, with Maxwell Woods listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Washington State?
Branden Ganashamoorthy is the projected starter at wide receiver for Washington State, with Jordan Dees listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Washington State?
Jack Pedersen is the projected starter at tight end for Washington State, with Trey Leckner 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 November 1, 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 Colorado State at home on Sat, Nov 14. The listed kickoff time is 10:30 PM ET.
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Full Washington State roster

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

Offense

WR: Branden Ganashamoorthy, Jordan Dees

WR: Darrius Clemons, Caleb Northcroft

WR: Daniel Blood, Tank Hawkins Jr.

LT: Ashton Tripp, Maximus McCree

LG: Jonny Lester, Kyle Martin, Chris Lino

C: Noah Dunham, Arion Williams

RG: Nick Bakken, Sone Falealo, Turner Bertrand

RT: Jaylin Caldwell, Maximus McCree

TE: Jack Pedersen, Trey Leckner, Beau Baker

QB: Owen Eshelman, Caden Pinnick, Julian Dugger

RB: Kirby Vorhees, Maxwell Woods, Leo Pulalasi

Defense

DE: Linus Zunk, Fernando Lecuona, Malachi Wrice

DT: Jirah Leaupepetele, Damarjhe Lewis

DT: Kaden Beatty, Paul Hutson III, Josh Wedel

DE: Matyus McLain, Ben Beatty, Eduwa Okundaye

WLB: DJ Warner, Isaiah Hung

MLB: Keith Brown, Jack Ellison, Nylan Brown

CB: Khamari Terrell, CJ Solis-Lumar

SS: Jaylen Thomas, Jackquintin Bal, Trey Ridley

FS: Jeremiah Bernard, Kyle Peterson, Jshawn Frausto-Ramos

CB: Jalil Tucker, Kai Rapolla

NB: Jamarey Smith, Ishmael Gibbs

RES: Hudson Cedarland, 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: Jaylen Thomas, Tank Hawkins Jr.

KR: Jalil Tucker, Tank Hawkins Jr.