If one problem has followed WSU’s offense around through two games – the issue that could unlock the Cougs’ offense in full – it’s penalties.

Washington State, on the other hand, didn’t look as impressive in its season-opening 13-10 win over the Idaho Vandals. The Cougars escaped with a win thanks to a go-ahead field goal from kicker Jack Stevens with only three seconds remaining in the game.

We won’t insist on it, but the Hotline would appreciate greatly if Washington State could reveal its true identity this weekend. Not the defense, necessarily. We’ve seen enough from that unit to conclude it’s reasonably stout.

Texas State is leading the Pac-12 (2.0) power rankings, and the Cougars moved up a spot. But it's sure getting late early for Oregon State.

The Washington State Cougars host San Diego State in an evening matchup to help wrap up Week 2 of the college football season tonight.

It’s week 2 and the Washington State Cougars welcome in their future conference rival, the San Diego State Aztecs, for an early homecoming weekend celebration on the Palouse. Both teams are coming off wins in week 1 but are feeling very different about their victories.

Week Two is wrapped up and while Washington State was busy improving to 2-0 on the young season, its other opponents were having an up-and-down weekend. WSU's 2