WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS NEWS

UCLA looks to continue momentum against No. 16 LSU

UCLA hosts No. 16 LSU in a prime-time game at the Rose Bowl in the first meeting between the programs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich sued by former player over exit from team The Cougars' head coach is at the center of another controversy, one that had its origin a year ago.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich sued by former player Kassidy Woods Ex-WR Kassidy Woods is suing Washington State and coach Nick Rolovich for breach of contract, violating his civil rights and covering up COV...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

The UW Huskies helped save Ryan Leaf's life. By sharing his story, the former WSU QB is returning the favor. Former Washington State QB Ryan Leaf's story has the potential to save lives — including his own. He shared that story with the Huskies on A...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Donovan Ollie - Starting WR for opener Ollie is listed as a starting receiver for the opener on Saturday against Utah State, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Ollie will feature in four-wide receiver sets alongside Travell Harris, De'Zhaun Stribling, and Calvin Jackson. Ollie did not make much of an impact in 2020, but will try to stand out more in 2021.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Hobert - Listed on Week 1 depth chart Hobert (undisclosed) is among the players listed on the Week 1 depth chart for Washington State, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Hobert was one of a number of wideouts to miss some portion of camp this fall, but it seems his issue is likely behind him leading up to the opener. The sophomore slots in as the backup "H" receiver for the Cougars.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Jackson - Starter for the opener Jackson (undisclosed) is listed as a starter for the opener on Saturday, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Jackson was limited a bit throughout camp, but should be all good to face Utah State. Jackson is a veteran presence for the quarterback controversy that exists in Washington State.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lincoln Victor - On Week 1 depth chart Victor (undisclosed) is listed on the Cougars' Week 1 depth chart, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Victor missed a bit of time during fall camp for an unknown reason but his presence on the Week 1 depth chart likely suggests he's ready to roll against Utah State. He's listed as a backup wideout behind Calvin Jackson at the "Y" receiver spot.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

De'Zhaun Stribling - Officially holds starting spot Stribling is listed as a starter on Washington State's Week 1 depth chart, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact It was reported a week or two back that Stribling looked set to land a starting gig given his impressive fall showing and that is now officially his spot. The freshman could be in store for a decent campaign as well given his starting spot in a pass-heavy attack that utilizes four-wide sets early and often.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Travell Harris - Listed as starter on first DC Harris (undisclosed) is listed as the starter for Saturday's game against Utah State, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Harris has been limited in camp due to an undisclosed issue, but it appears that he should be good to go to start the season. Harris is in line for a big year if either of the quarterbacks can get him the ball on time and on target.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden de Laura - Co-starter to begin 2021 season De Laura is listed as a co-starter to begin the 2021 season, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact De Laura and Jarrett Guarantano have been in a heated quarterback competition and it still hasn't been decided publicly. It's seems most likely that Guarantano will get the first shot on Saturday against Utah State, but De Laura might also see some time.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrett Guarantano - Labeled co-starter for Week 1 Guarantano is listed as a co-starter on Washington State's Week 1 depth chart, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Guarantano and De Laura have been in competition all camp and it apparently still hasn't been confirmed who will start under center for the opener. It remains to be seen who will take the first snap under center, but pregame warmups could shed more light on the situation.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

5 Pac-12 teams still haven't named starters at QB

A handful of Pac-12 teams have yet to name a starting quarterback with their season openers looming

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

And then there were two: WSU quarterback competition narrows as season nears With less than two weeks until the regular season, Washington State will begin to focus on two quarterbacks as the Cougars inch closer to se...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Cammon Cooper - Out of running for starting job Cooper is not in the running for the starting job, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Washington State has narrowed its options down to Jayden de Laura and Jarrett Guarantano as the season nears. Cooper will likely open the season as the third-string quarterback.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrett Guarantano - Still battling for starting job Guarantano is still competing with Jarden de Laura for the starting job at Washington State, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact The transfer from Tennessee doesn't have as much experience in the Washington State system as de Laura but he has the edge in overall game experience. Look for Guarantano or de Laura to be deemed the starter sometime before the season opener against Utah State on Sept. 4.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden de Laura - In running for starting job De Laura remains in the running for the starting job and is competing against Jarrett Guarantano, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Washington State has narrowed down its quarterback competition and now it's between two players as the season looms. de Laura has more experience within the Washington State system but Guarantano has more overall experience at this level.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Easy as QBs1-2-3: BYU auditions trio to step in for Wilson

The BYU Cougars are auditioning quarterbacks to replace Zach Wilson

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rolovich enters Year 2 at Wazzu hoping for focus on field

Nick Rolovich would like the focus at Washington State to be on the field as he enters his second season as the Cougars' coach

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WSU coach Nick Rolovich on Gov. Inslee's COVID-19 vaccine requirement: 'I plan on following his mandate' A day after Gov. Jay Inslee announced that all employees working in educational roles must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment,...

AUGUST 19, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Wazzu's Rolovich says he intends to follow vaccine mandate

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich says he intends to follow a new state mandate requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all those working at the state’s colleges and universities, i...

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich faces decision on getting COVID-19 vaccine Under a mandate by Gov. Jay Inslee, Rolovich will have to get the COVID-19 vaccine unless he has

AUGUST 19, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jayden de Laura - Back on field Wednesday De Laura was back at practice on Wednesday, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Many of the Washington State players have been out of practice this week due to a stomach bug that has been working its way around the locker room. De Laura should be all good for the upcoming season opener against Utah State.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

WSU cornerback Jaylen Watson wants the number on his chest be the number of catches he allows this season Zero. That's the number on Washington State cornerback Jaylen Watson's uniform. It's also the number of catches Jaylen Watson plans to allow...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Travell Harris - Doing work on the side Harris (undisclosed) has been a limited participant in practice, Spokesman.com reports.

Impact Harris is expected to lead the Cougar receiving corps this season. It's unclear what kind of injury he is dealing with and how much longer he will be out. His status should be updated over the coming weeks.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE