Washington State vs. Utah State: Kickoff Time, TV Channel and the Cougars' QB Question
Washington State visits Utah State on Friday at 6 p.m. on the CW, with both 1-4 teams desperate for a win and the Cougars' quarterback spot still unsettled.
Washington State and Utah State meet Friday night in a Pac-12 game between two struggling teams, and the biggest question is who will take the first snap for the Cougars. Coach Kirby Moore is also taking over playcalling from offensive coordinator Matt Miller after a poor start to the season.
How to watch
Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Friday at Maverik Stadium in Logan. The Spokesman-Review lists the CW as the broadcast channel. The Spokane-area local TV listing is KSKN, and radio coverage is on 920-AM.
The sources provided do not name a specific streaming service, so check where the CW is available in your area. They also do not state the time zone for the 6 p.m. start.
The quarterback question
WSU (1-4, 0-1) has lost two straight and fell 34-24 to Arizona on Sept. 26. Starter Caden Pinnick has six turnovers this season. He also leads the country with 10 quarterback-fault sacks, according to Pro Football Focus.
The Cougars' turnover margin is minus-5, which ranks No. 122 nationally. Moore appeared on Monday to be open to a change. He pointed to the "operational piece," such as protection checks and motions, and said practice would "determine what happens on Friday."
The alternatives are Owen Eshelman and Julian Dugger. The Spokesman-Review describes Eshelman as possibly having the best arm on the team. It says Dugger would bring athleticism and playmaking on the ground. Dugger has played sparingly, and Eshelman has not played in any meaningful way.
Pinnick started all of last season at FCS UC Davis, so he has the most experience of the three.
The matchup
Utah State, in coach Bronco Mendenhall's second season, is also 1-4 and 0-1 in the Pac-12. Its offense has been no better than WSU's. The Aggies have thrown a nation-worst 10 interceptions between quarterbacks Grady Brosterhous and McCae Hillstead, and they average 13.3 points per game.
WSU averages 11.8 points per game, which ranks nine spots above last in the country. The Aggies' defense gives up 25 points per game, fifth in the Pac-12. In its one win, it held Troy to 10 points.
Utah State is a 5½-point favorite, according to a line cited in a Spokesman-Review preview. The Spokesman-Review also says this profiles as the most winnable game left on WSU's schedule.
What it means for you
If you plan to watch, tune in to the CW for the 6 p.m. kickoff and check the time zone for your area. The Cougars' starting quarterback is likely to be known only when the offense takes the field. Moore has tied that decision to how practice goes this week.
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Quick answers
What channel is Washington State vs. Utah State on?
The game is on the CW, according to the Spokesman-Review. In the Spokane area, the local listing is KSKN.
Who is Washington State's starting quarterback?
That is not confirmed. Pinnick is the incumbent, but Moore has left open the chance of starting Eshelman or Dugger.
What are both teams' records?
Both are 1-4 overall and 0-1 in the Pac-12.
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