Kaden Beatty and Nylan Brown prepare for Washington State in Apple Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 2:02 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
College SportsWashington State linebacker Nylan Brown and defensive teammate Kaden Beatty are transitioning into expanded roles ahead of the Apple Cup against No. 17 Washington this Sunday. Brown, a junior transfer from Kent State, spent his fall camp living at the Cougar Football Complex to focus on the team's defensive installation under head coach Trent Bray. While expected to serve as a backup behind starters DJ Warner and Keith Brown, Nylan Brown brings experience from the 2024 season at Kent State. Beatty is also preparing for a larger workload after recording one tackle in limited snaps against the Huskies during last year's meeting. Both players previously competed together at Kent State, where they gained experience during a winless season. The upcoming game marks the 118th meeting between the rival programs.
- •Nylan Brown and Kaden Beatty previously played together at Kent State.
- •Nylan Brown stayed at the Cougar Football Complex throughout fall camp to prepare for the season.
- •Kaden Beatty is entering a starting role for Washington State after playing 24 snaps against the Huskies last year.
- •Washington State travels to play No. 17 Washington on Sunday in the 118th Apple Cup.
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — How WSU's Kaden Beatty and Nylan Brown could factor into Apple Cup No. 118
"Sep. 1—PULLMAN — In the days leading up to Washington State's fall camp, which began the first week of August and wrapped up in the last, Nylan Brown figured his apartment would provide too many distractions. He might end up staying up too late, hanging out and chatting with teammates Tony Freeman and Kaden Beatty. He didn't feel the need to reset at home anyway. Plus, he was pushing for time ...
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