WSU struggles with ball control during Day 6 of fall camp practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:02 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
FootballWashington State's fall camp continued on August 12 in Pullman, where offensive inconsistencies were apparent. Coach Kirby Moore noted the team put the "ball on the ground too much," indicating issues with fumbles and drops. The defense had the upper hand, intercepting three passes across the last two practices and recording multiple sacks, including from Ben Beatty and Isaiah Hung. Although the offense created some promising plays, including a notable 40-yard completion from Julian Dugger to Peyton Read, they struggled to convert opportunities, often failing in red zone situations. With less than a week into camp, the Cougars are still acclimating to a new playbook.
- •Kirby Moore highlights too many dropped balls and fumbles.
- •Defense has dominated, with several interceptions and sacks.
- •Julian Dugger connects with Peyton Read for a long gain.
- •Cougars fail to score on multiple red zone attempts.
- •Team adjusting to a new playbook in early camp days.
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — WSU puts the 'ball on the ground too much' on Day 6 of fall camp, Kirby Moore says, as defense earns edge again
"Aug. 12—PULLMAN — Kirby Moore had barely been in front of the microphone, had barely started to recap his Washington State team's sixth day of fall camp Wednesday afternoon, when he made a blunt assessment about his offense's outing. "Ball was on the ground too much," Moore said. What did he mean by that? Drops? Fumbles? "I think just a combination," Moore said. "Defense made a good play in ...
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