Washington State prepares for fall camp, quarterback competition intensifies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:06 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
College SportsWashington State University's fall camp is set to begin on August 6, marking a new era for Cougars football. With first-year coach Kirby Moore at the helm, the team's quarterback situation remains uncertain as Caden Pinnick, Owen Eshelman, and Julian Dugger compete for the starting role. During spring practices, none of the quarterbacks distinguished themselves significantly, with each displaying both promising plays and troubling mistakes. The competition is expected to evolve as the Cougars prepare for their first season in the newly rebuilt Pac-12. Coaches have indicated that the decision may not be finalized until late in fall camp.
- •Fall camp starts August 6 at WSU.
- •Caden Pinnick may contend for starting QB position.
- •Owen Eshelman and Julian Dugger also in the mix.
- •Quarterback performance has varied during spring practice.
- •First season under Kirby Moore for WSU.
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to fall camp: How will WSU's QB situation unfold?
"Jul. 29—Editor's note: This is the first in a series of stories that will run each day previewing Washington State's fall camp before it begins on Aug. 6. PULLMAN — The next era of Washington State football is just about here. The Cougars' two-year odyssey through a world without a conference is over. The rebuilt Pac-12 has officially launched, and WSU says it wants to be the league's leader ...
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