2024 Washington State Cougars football team

2024 Washington State Cougars football
ConferencePac-12 Conference
Record2–0 (0–0 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBen Arbuckle (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorJeff Schmedding (2nd season)
Home stadiumMartin Stadium
Seasons
← 2023
2025 →
2024 Pac-12 Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Oregon State   0 0     2 0  
Washington State   0 0     2 0  
As of September 12, 2024
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2024 Washington State Cougars football team will represent Washington State University in the Pac-12 Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars are led by Jake Dickert in his fourth year as head coach. They play home games at Martin Stadium located in Pullman, Washington.

Offseason

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Prior to the 2023 Pac-12 Conference football season, 10 of the teams in the Pac-12 Conference announced that they intended to join other conferences, leaving Oregon State and Washington State as the only remaining conference members. Following several months of legal maneuvering over conference assets and liabilities, all schools reached a settlement in which Oregon State and Washington State retained control over the conference.[1] The schools arranged a scheduling partnership with the Mountain West Conference to complete their football schedules.[2]

Players drafted into the NFL

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Round Pick NFL team Player Position
4 133 Kansas City Chiefs Jaden Hicks S
5 154 Los Angeles Rams Brennan Jackson DE
5 157 Carolina Panthers Chau Smith-Wade CB

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 3112:00 p.m.Portland State*The CWW 70–3020,089
September 77:00 p.m.Texas Tech*
  • Martin Stadium
  • Pullman, WA
FOXW 37–1627,372
September 1412:30 p.m.vs. Washington*Peacock
September 207:00 p.m.San Jose State*
  • Martin Stadium
  • Pullman, WA
The CW
September 28at Boise State*FOX/FS1/FS2
October 12at Fresno State*FOX/FS1/FS2
October 1912:30 p.m./7:00 p.m.Hawaii*
  • Martin Stadium
  • Pullman, WA
The CW
October 267:30 p.m.at San Diego State*CBSSN
November 912:30 p.m./7:30 p.m.Utah State*
  • Martin Stadium
  • Pullman, WA
The CW
November 16at New Mexico*FOX/FS1/FS2
November 234:00 p.m.at Oregon StateThe CW
November 303:30 p.m.Wyoming*
  • Martin Stadium
  • Pullman, WA
The CW

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Game summaries

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vs. Portland State (FCS)

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Game One – Portland State Vikings (FCS) (0-0) vs Washington State Cougars (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Portland State (FCS) 7 10 6730
Washington State 22 27 14770

at Martin StadiumPullman, WA

Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics PSU WSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Portland State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Washington State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Texas Tech

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Texas Tech Red Raiders (1–0) vs Washington State Cougars (1–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Red Raiders 3 7 0616
Cougars 7 20 7337

at Martin Stadium • Pullman, WA

  • Date: September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 PM PST
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 27,372
  • Referee: Chris Wiggins
  • TV announcers (Fox): Tim Brando, Devin Gardner, and Josh Sims
Game information
First quarter
  • WSU – John Mateer 4-yard run (Dean Janikowski kick), 10:03. Cougars 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 3:20.
  • TTU – Gino Garcia 37-yard field goal, 3:31. Cougars 7–3. Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 3:37.
Second quarter
  • WSU – Wayshawn Parker 43-yard run (Dean Janikowski kick), 8:09. Cougars 14–3. Drive: 1 play, 43 yards, 0:09.
  • WSU – Djouvensky Schlenbaker 2-yard run (Dean Janikowski kick), 7:53. Cougars 21–3. Drive: 1 play, 2 yards, 0:01.
  • TTU – Johncarlos Miller III 20-yard pass from Coy Eakin (Gino Garcia kick), 5:33. Cougars 21–10. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:20.
  • WSU – Kyle Williams 21-yard pass from John Mateer (kick failed), 0:25. Cougars 27–10. Drive: 3 plays, 38 yards, 0:31.
Third quarter
  • WSU – Djouvensky Schlenbaker 1-yard run (Dean Janikowski kick), 3:13. Cougars 34–10. Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 2:23.
Fourth quarter
  • TTU – Cameron Dickey 12-yard pass from Behren Morton (pass failed), 9:21. Cougars 34–16. Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 1:53.
  • WSU – Dean Janikowski 25-yard field goal, 5:57. Cougars 37–16. Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 2:06.
Statistics TTU WSU
First downs 24 18
Total yards 491 416
Rushing yards 148 301
Passing yards 343 115
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 35–60–2 9–19–1
Time of possession 29:55 30:05
Team Category Player Statistics
Texas Tech Passing Behren Morton 34/58, 323 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing Cameran Brown 5 carries, 70 yards
Receiving Josh Kelly 9 receptions, 95 yards
Washington State Passing John Mateer 9/19, 115 yards, TD, INT
Rushing John Mateer 21 carries, 197 yards, TD
Receiving Josh Meredith 2 receptions, 54 yards

vs Washington

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Washington State Cougars (2–0) vs Washington Huskies (2–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cougars 0 0 000
Huskies 0 0 000

at Lumen FieldSeattle, WA

Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics WSU WASH
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Washington State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Washington Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs San Jose State

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San Jose State Spartans (0–0) vs Washington State Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Spartans 0 0 000
Cougars 0 0 000

at Martin Stadium • Pullman, WA

  • Date: September 21, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics SJSU WSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
San Jose State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Washington State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Boise State

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Washington State Cougars (0–0) at Boise State Broncos (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cougars 0 0 000
Broncos 0 0 000

at Albertsons StadiumBoise, ID

  • Date: September 28, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics WSU BSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Washington State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Boise State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Fresno State

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Washington State Cougars (0–0) at Fresno State Bulldogs (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cougars 0 0 000
Bulldogs 0 0 000

at Valley Children's StadiumFresno, CA

  • Date: October 12, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics WSU FRES
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Washington State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Fresno State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs. Hawaii

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Game Seven – Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Washington State Cougars – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Hawaii 0 0 000
Washington State 0 0 000

at Martin StadiumPullman, WA

  • Date: Saturday October 19, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (The CW): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics HAW WSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Hawaii Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Washington State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at San Diego State

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Washington State Cougars (0–0) at San Diego State Aztecs (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cougars 0 0 000
Aztecs 0 0 000

at Snapdragon StadiumSan Diego, CA

  • Date: October 26, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics WSU SDSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Washington State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
San Diego State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Utah State

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Utah State Aggies (0–0) vs Washington State Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Aggies 0 0 000
Cougars 0 0 000

at Martin Stadium • Pullman, WA

  • Date: November 9, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics USU WSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Utah State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Washington State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at New Mexico

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Game Ten – Washington State Cougars vs New Mexico Lobos – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Washington State 0 0 000
New Mexico 0 0 000

at University Stadium, Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Date: Saturday November 16, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • TV announcers (TBD): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics WSU UNM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Washington State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
New Mexico Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Oregon State

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Washington State Cougars (0–0) at Oregon State Beavers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cougars 0 0 000
Beavers 0 0 000

at Reser StadiumCorvallis, OR

  • Date: November 23, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics WSU OSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Washington State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Oregon State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Wyoming

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Wyoming Cowboys (0–0) vs Washington State Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 0 0 000
Cougars 0 0 000

at Martin Stadium • Pullman, WA

  • Date: November 30, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics WYO WSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Wyoming Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Washington State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Rankings

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Ranking movements
Legend: — = Not ranked
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP
Coaches
CFPNot releasedNot released


References

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  1. ^ Bonagura, Kyle (December 21, 2023). "Oregon State, Washington State settle with departing Pac-12 schools". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  2. ^ "Oregon State, Washington State Announce Scheduling Agreement For 2024 Season". December 1, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  3. ^ "2024 Washington State Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  4. ^ "Cougars Announce 2024 Football Opponents". Washington State University Athletics. Retrieved January 4, 2024.