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Washington and Washington State meet for season opening rivalry game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 11:53 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Washington and Washington State meet for season opening rivalry game
Summary

Washington and Washington State renew their rivalry today at Husky Stadium to kick off the 2026 college football season. The matchup serves as the debut for head coach Kirby Moore, who leads a rebuilt Washington State roster and staff following the departure of former coach Jimmy Rogers. Washington enters the contest after moving to the Big 10 three years ago, a shift that has impacted the talent disparity between the two programs. The game is scheduled for a 1:00 PM PT kickoff and will be broadcast on NBC. Elise Woodward will provide play-by-play coverage for the Washington radio broadcast on KJR 93.3 alongside analyst Cam Cleeland.

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  • •Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM PT at Husky Stadium.
  • •The game will be broadcast nationally on NBC.
  • •Kirby Moore makes his debut as Washington State head coach.
  • •Elise Woodward debuts as the new play-by-play voice for Washington football.
  • •Caden Pinnick joins the Washington State roster as quarterback.
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It’s not Thanksgiving and it’s not the Apple Cup of old. The Dawgs and Cougs will kick off the ‘26 season by renewing their rivalry at Husky Stadium. WSU is part of the new-look Pac-12 with a new-look roster and a new-looking coaching staff. Kirby Moore arrives for his first head coaching job after serving […]

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