Owen Eshelman named starting QB for WSU against Oregon State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Washington State University has announced that redshirt freshman Owen Eshelman will start as quarterback in the upcoming road game against Oregon State on Saturday. Eshelman replaces Caden Pinnick, who struggled throughout the season, leading to the decision after WSU's lackluster offensive performance, scoring only four touchdowns in five games. Coach Kirby Moore noted that Eshelman has shown preparedness over the past months and is expected to enhance the passing attack. This change comes as WSU seeks to improve its ranking as one of the least productive offenses in the FBS, currently averaging 12.6 points per game.
- •Owen Eshelman will start at quarterback for WSU against Oregon State.
- •Caden Pinnick struggled with three touchdowns and five interceptions this season.
- •WSU's offense ranks No. 133 of 138 FBS teams in scoring.
- •Eshelman played briefly earlier this season, with limited college experience.
- •Coach Kirby Moore aims for improved offensive performance moving forward.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — WSU's Owen Eshelman to start at QB against Oregon State, replacing Caden Pinnick
"Oct. 12—PULLMAN — Six games into the season, Washington State is making a change at quarterback. Redshirt freshman Owen Eshelman will start WSU's road game at Oregon State on Saturday, coach Kirby Moore said on Monday, replacing starter Caden Pinnick. It's a major shakeup for the Cougars' offense, which has scored just four touchdowns in five FBS games this season, ranking as one of the ...
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