Fresno State and Washington State prepare for key Pac-12 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
College SportsFresno State faces Washington State in a Pac-12 opener on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. in Pullman. Both teams are looking to improve their records with Fresno State ranked No. 6 nationally in turnover margin at plus-seven, while WSU ranks No. 119 at minus-four. WSU's quarterback Caden Pinnick has struggled, committing five turnovers this season. The Cougars may need a strong ground game, but running back Kirby Vorhees is questionable due to injury. Defensively, Fresno State aims to capitalize on WSU's mistakes and can leverage a diverse pass rush to challenge Pinnick's decision-making.
- •Game time set for Saturday at 4:30 p.m. in Pullman.
- •Fresno State leads the nation with a turnover margin of plus-seven.
- •WSU's Caden Pinnick has five turnovers this season.
- •Running back Kirby Vorhees is questionable due to an upper-body injury.
- •Fresno State's defense looks to exploit WSU's turnover issues.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Why Fresno State will beat Washington State | The pick
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — WSU's keys to victory against Fresno State | 2-minute drill
"Oct. 2—Washington State vs. Fresno State Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Line: WSU favored by 1 1/2 TV: USA Radio: 920-AM Key matchup WSU QB Caden Pinnick against Fresno State defense: There's one theme that will likely shape Saturday's game: Can Pinnick avoid turnovers against Fresno State's defense? Pinnick has lost five turnovers for the Cougars, who have committed seven total as a team, adding up to a ...
"Oct. 2—PULLMAN — By now, you have probably read the statistic that might color Washington State's Pac-12 opener, a home matchup with Fresno State set for Saturday evening. Fresno State ranks No. 6 nationally with a turnover margin of plus-seven, while WSU ranks No. 119 with a minus-four. That paints a fairly accurate picture of the struggles of the Cougars' offense, which has committed seven ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 2:05 AMWhy Fresno State will beat Washington State | The pick
Oct. 2—PULLMAN — By now, you have probably read the statistic that might color Washington State's Pac-12 opener, a home matchup with Fresno State set for Saturday evening. Fresno State ranks No. 6 nationally with a turnover margin of plus-seven, while WSU ranks No. 119 with a minus-four. That paints a fairly accurate picture of the struggles of the Cougars' offense, which has committed seven ...
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 2:02 AMWSU's keys to victory against Fresno State | 2-minute drill
Oct. 2—Washington State vs. Fresno State Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Line: WSU favored by 1 1/2 TV: USA Radio: 920-AM Key matchup WSU QB Caden Pinnick against Fresno State defense: There's one theme that will likely shape Saturday's game: Can Pinnick avoid turnovers against Fresno State's defense? Pinnick has lost five turnovers for the Cougars, who have committed seven total as a team, adding up to a ...
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