Kaden Beatty leads WSU football amid challenging season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 3:07 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
College SportsKaden Beatty is in his second season with Washington State, serving as a team captain and vocal leader. The Cougars have won only one game this fall and are in the midst of a six-game losing streak, struggling with consistency under new coach Kirby Moore. Beatty, who previously dealt with losing seasons at Kent State, emphasizes the importance of unity and resilience. His leadership is viewed as crucial in maintaining team morale as they approach the final weeks of the season, with adjustments being made on offense to improve performance.
- •Kaden Beatty has 21 tackles this season.
- •WSU is 1-8 overall and facing a six-game losing streak.
- •Beatty's leadership contrasts with his experience at Kent State.
- •Kirby Moore has taken over playcalling for improved results.
- •The team is focused on maintaining morale as the season ends.
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — 'My mindset is switched': How WSU DT Kaden Beatty is guiding the Cougars through a situation he knows well
"Nov. 10—PULLMAN — Kaden Beatty remembers the dark days like they just vanished over the horizon. He was in his second and final year at Kent State, where things weren't just bad. They were miserable. Back in 2024, Beatty played nearly 400 snaps in six starts for the Golden Flashes, who slogged through loss after loss, blowout after blowout, making things interesting in only two of those ...
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