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Kirby Moore to announce WSU's starting QB by Monday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:01 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

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Summary

Washington State head coach Kirby Moore confirmed that the starting quarterback will be named by Monday, coinciding with the start of the new semester. Ahead of the final fall camp practice on Sunday evening at Gesa Field, UC Davis transfer Caden Pinnick is seen as the frontrunner despite throwing one interception during the team's recent scrimmage. Both Julian Dugger and Owen Eshelman are also in the competition. The team's performance has varied during camp, with a stronger focus on the defense, which has outperformed the offense throughout. Veteran tight end Hudson Cedarland will miss significant time due to injury, while the Cougars’ tight end room remains bolstered by healthier players.

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•Moore will reveal the starting QB by Monday, August 22.
•Caden Pinnick is currently the likely frontrunner for the role.
•A public fall camp practice is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.
•Hudson Cedarland is expected to miss an extended period due to injury.
•The team's defense has outperformed the offense throughout fall camp.

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2:01 AMYahoo Sports — WSU to announce starting QB by Monday, coach Kirby Moore says, ahead of final fall camp practice

What they're saying

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Aug. 21—PULLMAN — Washington State coaches are still on track to announce their starting quarterback by Monday, the first day of the new semester at the university. That's the word from head coach Kirby Moore, who said that plan remains in place ahead of Sunday's fall camp finale, an evening practice open to the public at Gesa Field. UC Davis transfer Caden Pinnick, who threw one interception ...
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