MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Washington State Cougars (0-2) will wait another week for their first win of the 2026 season, as another lifeless day on offense causes a 34-7 loss at the Kansas State Wildcats (2-0)
Cougs’ quarterback Caden Pinnick only passed for 65 yards on nine completions (45% completion), totaling just over 200 yards over two weeks of play.
Jaylen Thomas was the easy defensive MVP, intercepting two passes, and taking the second for a touchdown to end the first half. Linebacker Isaiah Hung led all tacklers with eight total.
Third downs continue to be a massive sore spot, as the Cougs converted only two of 12 attempts, totaling just two for 21 through the first two games.
Wazzu next begins its home slate a week from today, Sept. 19, against the Duquesne Dukes at 12:30 p.m.
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