WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS NEWS

Jarrett Guarantano - Dressed for Saturday Guarantano (undisclosed) is in uniform for Saturday's game against Portland State, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Even though he's active, Guarantano will yield Saturday's start to sophomore Jayden de Laura. He wasn't particularly efficient in the opener, completing just 54.5 percent of his 22 pass attempts for 155 yards and a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bonner leads rally, Utah State races past North Dakota 48-24

Logan Bonner passed for a career-best 390 yards with four touchdowns as Utah State clawed out of an early hole to rally past North Dakota 41-24

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jayden de Laura - In line to start De Laura is expected to start Saturday's game against Portland State in place of the injured Jarrett Guarantano (undisclosed), Colton Clark of The Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact De Laura came in during the second quarter of last Saturday's game after Guarantano was forced to exit following a sack. The redshirt sophomore completed 12-of-22 passes for 155 yards a touchdown and also managed 42 yards with his legs. He appears in line to make a start Saturday with Guarantano's status still up in the air. De Laura started all four games for the Cougars last season, totaling 886 yards through the air with five touchdowns and four interceptions. He also added two rushing touchdowns in 2020.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Hobert - Plays in game Saturday Hobert (undisclosed) caught one pass for 16 yards in the 26-23 loss against Utah State on Saturday.

Impact The sophomore receiver missed a decent amount of practice this fall but his presence in the game against Utah State shows that he is healthy and ready to go for this season.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FCS program Portland St seeks another upset vs Washington St

The last time Portland State traveled to Pullman, the FCS program upset Washington State

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Travell Harris - Strong volume in opener Harris (undisclosed) snared five of his eight targets for 23 yards in the opener versus Portland State.

Impact Harris was listed as a starter on the opening depth chart but had spent time working off to the side earlier in camp due to an injury. Fortunately, it appears the injury is in the rearview and he's ready to contribute in a significant way this season. Harris finished out 2020 with 29 catches for 340 yards and a pair of touchdowns over just four games.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lincoln Victor - Only one target in opener Victor (undisclosed) failed to catch his only target in the season opener versus Utah State.

Impact Victor has been dealing with an undisclosed injury throughout camp, but did end up suiting up in the opener. He will look to be more involved against Portland State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden de Laura - Could start in Week 2 Head coach Nick Rolovich is "leaning toward" starting de Laura for Saturday's Week 2 matchup against Portland State, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact With the status of Jarrett Guarantano (undisclosed) uncertain for the Week 2 matchup, de Laura is expected to start the game. He was 12-for-22 for 155 yards and a touchdown with 42 rushing yards in the Week 1 loss against Utah State. With another solid performance this weekend, the sophomore shot-caller could take over as QB1 for the rest of the season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrett Guarantano - Questionable for Saturday Head coach Nick Rolovich said that Guarantano's status for the Week 2 matchup against Portland State is "uncertain" after he left Saturday's loss to Utah State with an undisclosed...

Impact Guarantano was 8-for-13 for 56 yards and added 19 yards on four rushing attempts before leaving the contest. Rolovich said that he's leaning towards starting Jayden de Laura in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington State rewind: Cougars out of sorts for stretches in season-opening defeat The Cougars looked disjointed early on offense and late on defense, which opened the door for Utah State to win 26-23.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Utah State kicks off the Blake Anderson era with a comeback win over Washington State Utah State beats Washington State to start the Blake Anderson era in Logan.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • SLTRIB.COM

Bonner's late TD pass lifts Utah St. over Washington St.

Logan Bonner threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Deven Thompkins with 11 seconds left to lift Utah State to a 26-23 victory over Washington State

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Calvin Jackson - Leads team with 91 receiving yards Jackson caught seven passes for 91 yards in Saturday's 26-23 loss to Utah State.

Impact Jackson earned an extra year of eligibility after an injury ended. His 2020 campaign. He's easily the most experienced wideout on the roster and led the team in receptions and receiving yards.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Max Borghi - Excels in narrow loss Borghi rushed 11 times for 86 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 26-23 loss to Utah State. He also caught one pass for 27 yards.

Impact Regardless of game outcomes for the Cougars, Borghi's numbers will almost always be consistent. He's in the top echelon of rushers in the Pac-12 and is the linchpin of this offense.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden de Laura - Decent day in relief De Laura completed 12 of 22 passes for 155 yards in Saturday's 26-23 loss to Utah State. He also rushed seven times for 42 yards.

Impact De Laura entered the game in the second quarter after starter Jarrett Guarantano left with an undisclosed injury. There's currently no timetable for Guarantano's return, and considering DeLaura's performance, the quarterback battle may have been re-ignited.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrett Guarantano - Exits with apparent injury Guarantano exited Saturday's game against Utah State in the second quarter with an apparent injury, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact While the nature and severity of Guarantano's injury haven't yet been revealed, he went to the locker room shortly before halftime. Jayden de Laura led the final two drives of the game and should continue to play under center if Guarantano is unable to return.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grad transfer Jarrett Guarantano to start at quarterback for WSU Cougars Washington State’s quarterback competition lasted months, and went right down to the wire. It appears the Cougars have finally settled on on...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Jayden de Laura - Begins season as backup De Laura is not starting Saturday's game against Utah State, 247 Sports reports.

Impact It will be Tennessee transfer Jarrett Guarantano under center for the Cougars to start the season. The competition boiled down to Guarantano and de Laura, who can still get into the mix should Guarantano struggle.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrett Guarantano - Getting start in opener Guarantano will start under center for Saturday's opener against Utah State, 247Sports reports.

Impact Guarantano was listed as a co-starter along with Jayden de Laura but will ultimately get the first crack under center for the Cougars. It's unclear at this point if both quarterbacks will get a look under center, but Guarantano has extra experience on his side, starting games in each of the last three seasons at Tennessee.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

With plenty of questions surrounding WSU ahead of season opener, Abe Lucas remains a constant force for the Cougars There are many questions concerning the Washington State football team heading into Saturday night's season opener against Utah State, inclu...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Game-by-game predictions for WSU Cougars' 2021 football schedule Picking the scores of every game before a season starts is always going to be a near-impossible task, but it's even tougher this season when...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Former player sues WSU, football coach over dismissal

A former player for Washington State University contends in a lawsuit that his civil rights were violated when he was kicked off the football team after complaining about potential...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arizona's Fisch era to kick off against BYU in Las Vegas

Arizona’s Jedd Fisch era will begin at the Death Star

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

QB questions abound as Washington State hosts Utah State

Washington State has an active quarterback battle heading into Saturday’s season opener against Utah State

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Who will be WSU's starting QB in 2021? Nick Rolovich says Cougars will 'feel good' with whatever decision they make Another season, another quarterback battle on the Washington State foo tball team. With the regular season looming, de Laura is battling wit...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM