The Cougars will have a near-completely new look special teams unit in the kicking game with a pair of South Dakota State transfers set to compete.

Proving himself as a knockdown shooter for the Cougars last season after overcoming injuries, Rihards Vavers hopes to take on a more significant role as one of the few returning players from last year’s squad.

One of the only returners from last season’s team, Parker Gerrits will look to expand his role in his third year at Washington State.

With John Mateer now at Oklahoma, Washington State will turn to Zevi Eckhaus as the new starter under center. How will the rest of the depth chart look entering year one under new coach Jimmy Rogers?

Continuing to add recruits to their 2026 class, the Cougars landed a strong armed quarterback and an intriguing athlete who could be an impact player on either side of the football in Pullman.

Becoming the seventh player from Drive Academy to sign a collegiate offer, the Cougars hope to see Brunel Madzou become an immediate contributor for their rebuilt backcourt in 2025-26.