It's hard to argue against Washington State as a contributor to college football's rich tapestry. This is the school, after all, of Drew Bledsoe, Mike Leach, Keith Jackson and others, with success traceable all the way back to a 4-0-2 campaign in 1908.
The Cougars' current situation, however, has ramped up appreciation for what they've given to the game over the years. Washington State and Oregon State currently stand to be the Pac-12's only two members on July 1, 2024, as 10 of their conference mates have defected to the ACC, Big Ten or Big 12.
On Saturday, Cougars coach Jake Dickert seized on this intrigue after Washington State shocked No. 19 Wisconsin 31-22 in Pullman.
