10/1/26
3 stories filed under 10/1/26 on Wazzu. The newest of them: “Cougs soccer bags a result against Oregon State in Pullman”, “Kirby Moore on Fresno State and what it means for Cougar football”, and “Citowicki and Hawkins break down the Beavers loss in Pullman”. Todd selected a ball from the sideline, stepped to the spot, and buried it. Kirby Moore's name coming up with Fresno State is the kind of news that makes you check the date and then check your pulse. The unofficial read for people who left Pullman and stayed Cougs. The list below is every 10/1/26 story on Wazzu, newest first.
Cougs soccer bags a result against Oregon State in Pullman
Todd selected a ball from the sideline, stepped to the spot, and buried it. That penalty kick in the 52nd minute was all Cougs soccer needed to bag a result against Oregon State back in Pullman. One-nil. Clean. No drama, just execution. That is the kind of afternoon that makes the trip up the hill worth it for everyone who packed the stands. Soccer is grinding through a tough conference slate, so taking three points at home against a Beavers side that does not give much away is a solid piece of work. The defense held firm, the midfield did the dirty stuff, and Todd made the moment count when it mattered. That is how you keep momentum rolling through October in the Palouse. If you like seeing Coug research solve real problems the way the team solved that OSU backline, go read "AI Scans the Wild in Days, Not Months, and Pullman Helped Build It." Same institution, different kind of precision. Both are worth your time. For now, enjoy the win. The ball went in, the crowd went up, and Cougs soccer is moving forward. Go Cougs.
Kirby Moore on Fresno State and what it means for Cougar football
Kirby Moore's name coming up with Fresno State is the kind of news that makes you check the date and then check your pulse. The Cougs just spent a season fighting through the kind of injuries that would've sunk a lesser group, and now the offensive coordinator chatter starts. That's what happens when you run a unit that looks like it finally figured out how to get out of its own way. Moore's system has a rhythm to it, a willingness to take what the defense gives you, and then take the deep shot when they creep up. That's not nothing. Fresno State knows what they're getting: a coach who's been in the Palouse trenches, who understands that Pullman isn't a stepping stone so much as a proving ground. The real question for Cougar fans isn't whether Moore can call a game, it's whether he stays long enough to see the roster he helped build actually peak. If he leaves, he leaves the offense in better shape than he found it, and that's about the best you can ask for in this conference. It stings to think about the what-ifs, but that's the gig. You don't get to keep the good ones forever. You just hope the next guy up watched closely. And if you need a reminder of how this program keeps its head down and works, go back and read about the soccer team grinding out a result against Oregon State in Pullman. Same spirit, different field.
Citowicki and Hawkins break down the Beavers loss in Pullman
The Beavers came to Pullman, and the Cougs sent them home with a loss. That's the headline from Citowicki and Hawkins' breakdown of the game, and it's worth a read if you want the real story behind the score. We know how these Pac-12 afternoons go in Martin Stadium, close, loud, and decided by the guys who want it more. Sounds like this one fit the bill. The defense did its job. The offense found enough. And Pullman showed up, because of course it did. That's the part that never changes, no matter who is on the sideline or what the record says. If you were there, you already know. If you weren't, Citowicki and Hawkins will get you caught up without the fluff. And while you're digging into Cougar sports, we also put out a piece on how Coug researchers are using AI to crack the snowpack riddle for Northwest farms. That one matters, too. Different field, same grit. Same willingness to solve hard problems in a place that doesn't get enough credit for it. Go read the breakdown. Go read the research. Then text your buddy and tell them what they missed. Go Cougs.