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Cougs head south, run into a buzzsaw in Logan
Sometimes the bus ride home is quiet for a reason.
Washington State heads south to Logan on Friday, and the oddsmakers aren't giving the Cougs much of a chance. Utah State is favored by 5½, and that feels about right for a team that still hasn't settled its most important position. The quarterback question isn't just a talking point anymore. It's the story.
Kirby Moore has a decision to make, and he's the one who put himself in this spot. He called his own shot earlier this week, which takes guts. Now we find out if his offense can answer the bell. That's the thing about being a Coug in Logan, nobody is going to hand you anything. Maverik Stadium is loud, the Aggies are feisty, and the buzzsaw is real.
We've got deeper dives on the QB situation if you want the full picture. "The Cougar QB question looms large ahead of Utah State" lays out what Moore is weighing, and "Kirby Moore called his own shot" gets into the coach's mindset. Both are worth your time before kickoff.
For now, this is simple. Can Wazzu block well enough? Can the defense hold up? And can whoever takes the snap make a play when it matters? Those are the questions. Friday night gives us answers, one way or another.
Go Cougs.
