Owen Eshelman shows promise in first start for WSU despite loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 2:02 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
FootballOwen Eshelman made an impactful first start as quarterback for Washington State on October 20, helping the team score 30 points in their fourth straight loss, 48-30, against an unspecified opponent. Eshelman's performance included 16 passes attempted at least 10 yards downfield, showing a willingness to take risks that his predecessor, Caden Pinnick, did not. His accuracy and pocket presence stood out, offering hope for the Cougars as they prepare for an upcoming homecoming game against first-place Boise State. Washington State is currently 12.5-point underdogs in that matchup.
- •Eshelman scored 30 points in his first start for WSU
- •The Cougars lost to an unnamed opponent, 48-30
- •Eshelman attempted 16 deep passes, completing six
- •Washington State is preparing for a homecoming game against Boise State
- •The Cougars are 12.5-point underdogs in the upcoming game
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — How did WSU QB Owen Eshelman engineer such a strong showing in his first start? Three things stood out most
"Oct. 20—PULLMAN — In the aftermath of quarterback Owen Eshelman's first start, an electric showing in his Washington State group's fourth straight loss over the weekend, the reactions came showering in like a tsunami. He's actually airing it out! He looks poised in the pocket! Look how sharp the Cougs' offense looks! Indeed, Eshelman guided WSU to 30 offensive points, the team's most all ...
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