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Jaylen Thomas records interception return for touchdown at WSU fall camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:04 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

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Summary

Jaylen Thomas intercepted a pass from Caden Pinnick and returned it for a touchdown during Washington State's seventh practice of fall camp on August 13. Thomas's pick-six highlighted the performance of the Cougars' defense, which has tallied three interceptions in the fall camp so far. Defensive tackle Jirah Leaupepetele emphasized the need for energy during camp, which has seen the defense stand out overall. The competition for starting quarterback among Pinnick, Julian Dugger, and Owen Eshleman remains tight, with no clear leader emerging yet. Coaches have been limited in their comments regarding the QB competition, leaving the team dynamics to develop further as camp continues.

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Key Details

•Jaylen Thomas records pick-six during practice.
•Washington State's defense has three interceptions in camp.
•Quarterback competition involves Pinnick, Dugger, and Eshleman.
•Coaches have not indicated a clear starting QB yet.

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2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Thomas races in for pick-six to highlight Day 7 of WSU fall camp

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Aug. 13—PULLMAN — Jaylen Thomas first started to accelerate when he saw Caden Pinnick load up to release the football, a cheetah perking up seeing an antelope saunter into its field of view. From his spot in Washington State's secondary, Thomas watched as Pinnick targeted a receiver over the middle, then launched himself into a full sprint in that direction. The ball sailed in the air for a ...
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