Palouse Playbook - A Washington State Cougars Podcast

Welcome to Palouse Playbook, the home for Washington State Cougars fans who want more than just headlines.We cover WSU football, basketball, and beyond with game breakdowns, recruiting talk, player development, and honest conversations about where the program is headed.Whether it’s a big win, a tough loss, or a story flying under the radar, we’re talking about it.Built for Cougs. Powered by passion. Join Joel, Gavin, Chad, Christian and Kyle on the Palouse!

Palouse Playbook - A Washington State Cougars Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Up West Sports, with 60 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Palouse Playbook - A Washington State Cougars Podcast

  K-State Insider Reveals the Truth About Kansas State | WSU vs Wildcats Preview

  Sep 8, 202636 min

  The Cougs head to Manhattan for one of their toughest road tests of the season, and we're joined by Kansas State insider Jon Grove (GoPowercat/247Sports) to break it all down. Can Washington State build off its Apple Cup performance? Is K-State's offensive line a weakness WSU can exploit? Avery Johnson's NFL future and breakout potential Kansas State's biggest strengths and concerns Cougars vs Wildcats score predictions Tailgating in Aggieville and game day in the Little Apple Jon gives Cougar fans a complete scouting report on Kansas State before kickoff, including what to expect from the Wildcats offense, defense, and one of the toughest home environments in the Big 12. Subscribe for Washington State football coverage, game previews, recruiting news, postgame reactions, and everything Cougs. #WSUFootball #GoCougs #KansasState #KStateFootball #CollegeFootball #Big12 #Pac12 #WashingtonState #Cougars #Wildcats

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  THE PAC PULSE: Official Week 1 Ends With More Losses Around The Pac 12

  Sep 7, 20269 min

  The CFB Chaos Report is back!Pac-12 Week 1 is officially in the books, and let's just say... it wasn't the start many fans were hoping for.In this episode of the Palouse Playbook Podcast, we break down every Pac-12 result from opening weekend, including Washington State's Apple Cup loss, Boise State's strong showing against Oregon, Colorado State's impressive Border War victory, San Diego State's dominant win, and the surprises that shook the conference.We cover:✅ Washington State vs Washington (Apple Cup) ✅ Boise State vs Oregon ✅ Colorado State vs Wyoming (Border War) ✅ San Diego State vs Portland State ✅ Oregon State vs Houston ✅ Fresno State vs USC ✅ Texas State vs Texas ✅ Utah State vs Idaho StatePlus: Which Pac-12 team impressed us most? Did Boise State prove it belongs near the top of the conference? Is Colorado State a sleeper contender? Can Washington State bounce back after the Apple Cup? What does the conference need to do moving forward?While the overall record wasn't pretty, there were still several encouraging storylines across the Pac-12. We discuss the biggest surprises, biggest concerns, and the programs that may be trending up heading into Week 2.If you're a fan of Washington State, Boise State, Oregon State, Colorado State, San Diego State, Fresno State, Utah State, Texas State, or the future of the Pac-12, this episode is for you. Subscribe for daily Pac-12 coverage, Washington State football analysis, recruiting news, transfer portal updates, game previews, postgame reactions, and more.#Pac12 #WSUFootball #WashingtonState #BoiseState #ColoradoState #SanDiegoState #OregonState #CollegeFootball #CFB #AppleCup #MountainWest #Pac12Football #GoCougs #CFBChaosReport

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  LIVE: WSU Loses Apple Cup While Defense Shines

  Sep 7, 202629 min

  We break down our thoughts on the Apple Cup here.

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  COUGS ARE READY FOR THE APPLE CUP! | New WSU Football Insights Have Fans FIRED UP

  Sep 3, 202626 min

  The Apple Cup is finally here, and Washington State fans have plenty to be excited about.In this episode of the Palouse Playbook Podcast, we break down the brand-new Cougar Football Hour featuring Coach Kirby Moore, Tony Freeman, Coach Derek Sage, and several key leaders inside the WSU program. From roster battles and depth-chart decisions to leadership culture, quarterback confidence, and behind-the-scenes transparency, we're diving into everything that stood out before the biggest game of the season.We also discuss: ✅ Tony Freeman's incredible Coug journey ✅ Why WSU's leadership structure is different ✅ New names to know at wide receiver ✅ Caden Pinnick and the offense heading into the Apple Cup ✅ Why Cougar fans should feel confident entering Week 1 ✅ The culture Coach Moore is building in Pullman✅ Brandon Ganashamoorthy's emergenceCoug fans, are we overlooking this team or is Washington State ready to surprise the nation?#GoCougs #WSUFootball #AppleCup #WashingtonState #CougarFootball #Pac12 #CollegeFootball #TonyFreeman #JimmyRogers #PalousePlaybook

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  What We Learned From WSU's Leaders Before the Apple Cup | Kirby Moore Speaks

  Sep 2, 202629 min

  Apple Cup week is finally here, and Washington State is ready for its biggest game of the season. In this episode of the Palouse Playbook Podcast, we break down what Kirby Moore, Keith Brown, Ashton Tripp, Caden Beattie, and other Cougar leaders had to say ahead of the 2026 Apple Cup against Washington. From Kirby Moore's thoughts on preparing for his first Apple Cup as head coach, to player reactions, leadership insights, team culture, defensive expectations, and what this rivalry means to the locker room, we dive into everything Cougar fans need to know before kickoff. We also discuss:✅ Kirby Moore's Apple Cup mindset ✅ Keith Brown's outlook on the defense ✅ Ashton Tripp's leadership comments ✅ Caden Beattie's thoughts on the rivalry ✅ Why WSU players believe this team is different ✅ Key storylines heading into Washington vs Washington State If you're a Coug fan counting down the days until kickoff, this episode is packed with insight from the players and coaches preparing for one of college football's best rivalries. Subscribe for daily Washington State football coverage, Apple Cup analysis, recruiting updates, transfer portal news, and WSU athletics coverage. #GoCougs #WSUFootball #AppleCup #WashingtonState #KirbyMoore #Cougars #CollegeFootball #Pac12 #WashingtonHuskies #Wazzu #PalousePlaybook

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