Kirby Moore named head coach at WSU amid college football changes

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Kirby Moore named head coach at WSU amid college football changes
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Kirby Moore, former wide receiver at Boise State, is the new head coach at Washington State University (WSU). His hiring is part of a significant offseason in college football featuring coaching changes, such as Matt Campbell at Penn State and Pat Fitzgerald at Michigan State. A noteworthy change is the '5-for-5' rule, which allows players to participate in as many games as needed during their college careers, impacting roster management. Additionally, two FCS teams are moving up to the FBS level, expanding the competitive. The NCAA is also appealing a court decision related to player eligibility from the class of 2022, which could influence team compositions for the upcoming season.

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  • Kirby Moore replaces Jimmy Rogers at WSU after one season.
  • Matt Campbell joins Penn State, bringing 24 players from Iowa State.
  • The '5-for-5' rule allows unlimited gameplay, changing redshirt policies.
  • North Dakota State and Sacramento State advance to FBS levels.
  • NCAA appeals decision on player eligibility for the class of 2022.
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Former Boise State WR Kirby Moore is now the head coach at WSU. That’s just one of the changes we should see this year.

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