Washington State Cougars
77
75
OFF
81
DEF
Average
Matchup
Pac-127-6 (2025)#128 Recruiting91% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 12
    82
    Caden PinnickRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    58
    Julian DuggerRS SO/TR
  3. 17
    58
    Owen EshelmanRS FR
RB
  1. 9
    80
    Kirby VorheesRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 20
    67
    Leo PulalasiRS JR
  3. 3
    59
    Maxwell WoodsRS SO/TR
WR-X
  1. 4
    81
    Darrius ClemonsRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 8
    59
    Branden GanashamoorthyRS JR
  3. 88
    59
    Jordan DeesRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 10
    68
    Tank HawkinsJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 13
    61
    Ryan McKendrySO/TR
SLOT
  1. 0
    81
    Tony FreemanSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 1
    66
    Daniel BloodSR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 28
    71
    Jack PedersenRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 23
    71
    Trey LecknerRS JR
  3. 86
    55
    Beau BakerRS SO/TR
LT
  1. 71
    75
    Ashton TrippRS JR
    Starter
  2. 74
    75
    Maximus McCreeRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 68
    63
    Chris LinoRS SO
LG
  1. 67
    66
    Jonny LesterRS SR
    Starter
  2. 50
    61
    Sone FalealoRS SO/TR
C
  1. 69
    75
    Kyle MartinRS JR
    Starter
  2. 72
    69
    Arion WilliamsRS FR
RG
  1. 75
    75
    Noah DunhamRS JR
    Starter
  2. 77
    61
    Nick BakkenRS SO/TR
RT
  1. 64
    67
    Jaylin CaldwellRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 51
    67
    Kalolo Ta'agaRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 54
    63
    Xavier ThorpeRS SO
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #69 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 3.8 → 3.5 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 29th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #128 national

16%

Returning production: 91%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

23 adds in two-deep · avg 77 OVR · top add: L. Zunk (DE, 89, from Vanderbilt)

Camp battles to watch4
Coach Washington StateTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Washington State?

Washington State Cougars starting lineup

Caden Pinnick is the projected starting quarterback for Washington State as of August 17, 2026. Julian Dugger is listed second.

Washington State also projects Kirby Vorhees at running back, Darrius Clemons at wide receiver and Jack Pedersen at tight end.

The full Washington State Cougars two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Caden Pinnick · QBKirby Vorhees · RBDarrius Clemons · WR-XJack Pedersen · TE

Common questions

Who is Washington State's starting quarterback?
Caden Pinnick is the projected starting quarterback for Washington State as of August 17, 2026. Julian Dugger is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Washington State?
Kirby Vorhees is the projected starter at running back for Washington State, with Leo Pulalasi listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Washington State?
Darrius Clemons is the projected starter at wide receiver for Washington State, with Branden Ganashamoorthy listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Washington State?
Jack Pedersen is the projected starter at tight end for Washington State, with Trey Leckner listed second.
When was the Washington State Cougars depth chart last updated?
The Washington State Cougars depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Washington State's record last season?
Washington State Cougars finished 7-6 (1-1 in Pac-12 play).