t's a long-overdue, much-needed bye week for theWashington State Cougars, who cannot shake the losing bug. They are 1-8 and in last place in thePacific-12 Con

Oct. 31—SAN DIEGO — The rain soaked Owen Eshelman's uniform as he cruised into the end zone untouched, leaving him soggy and muddy. He had battled all night through the conditions, the mistakes, the listless possessions and the moments where his inexperience shone through like sunlight through a stain-glass window. In this one, though, he looked like the spark plug the Cougars needed all ...

Oct. 31—Washington State had a chance to pull off a fourth-quarter comeback on the road, but its final possession ended with a turnover on downs and the Cougars remained winless against FBS competition, falling 26-20 to San Diego State in a Pac-12 game on Saturday at a rain-soaked Snapdragon Stadium. A nightmarish season continued for the Cougs (1-8, 0-5 Pac-12), whose offense couldn't quite ...

This one - a near-Halloween treat that turned out to be a bad trick - will carry a deflating feeling for a few days. For the first time this season, Washington

Oct. 31—Key moments Eshelman cuts into deficit 4th, 6:55 — SDSU 26, WSU 20: Eshelman scores on a 2-yard keeper to draw within one possession. The Cougars were set up inside the five after a long completion to Daniel Blood. ------ SDSU gaining momentum 4th, 9:47 — SDSU 26, WSU 14: San Diego State scores on a trick play as Bert Emanuel Jr. finds Jackson Ford for a 1-yard touchdown reception. The ...

What would have seemed like ridiculous spitballing a few weeks ago - the question now doesn't seem so far-fetched. Is Washington State University's offense emer

Oct. 30—PULLMAN — At the beginning of the week, when the frustration still hung in the hair like a bad smell and several questions lingered unanswered, Kirby Moore returned to what he knew for sure. As he thought back to Washington State's last game, a home loss to conference power Boise State, he was certain of one thing. In his second start at quarterback, Owen Eshelman may have thrown one ...

It's anybody's guess what these rosters will look like a year from now, but for one weekend Saturday, Washington State University and San Diego State will let t

Playing a game for a ninth consecutive week has certainly taken a toll on the Washington State Cougars. But they can't push for too much sympathy with the sched