Washington State evaluates eligibility for two former players amid fall camp

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Washington State evaluates eligibility for two former players amid fall camp
Summary

At Washington State's fall camp on August 18, former defensive tackle Soni Finau attended practice, exploring a potential return after exhausting his eligibility. The NCAA's new ruling could allow Finau, alongside former offensive lineman AJ Vaipulu, to rejoin the team. WSU's compliance office is currently assessing Finau's eligibility, while Vaipulu's status is uncertain due to a knee injury. Both players participated in last season and could provide depth to the team if their returns materialize. Practice featured quarterback Caden Pinnick showcasing strong performances, especially in redzone drills with three touchdown passes.

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  • Finau seeks to return to WSU under new NCAA eligibility rules.
  • Vaipulu also in consideration but faces timeline challenges due to injury.
  • Pinnick leads in the quarterback competition during fall camp drill sessions.
  • WSU compliance office is reviewing Finau's eligibility for rejoining the team.
  • Pinnick threw three touchdown passes during a redzone simulation drill.
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Aug. 18—PULLMAN — At Washington State fall camp practices, players are split into two groups. Players on offense wear crimson practice jerseys, while defenders wear white jerseys. That makes everyone pretty easily identifiable. It also makes it easy to spot those who aren't wearing either one. Present at Tuesday's WSU fall camp practice was former defensive tackle Soni Finau, who wore his gray ...

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