Apple Cup Rethinks: New QB, New Hope | Washington Huskies Football News

Washington State’s offense is completely overhauled for their Apple Cup showdown against Washington, featuring a new QB Caden Pinnick and fresh weapons like Daniel Blood and Tank Hawkins Jr., while only four starters return — including RB Kirby Vorhees and WR Tony Freeman. Coach Kirby Moore admits depth charts are still fluid, but the revamped unit hopes to flip last year’s lopsided 59-24 loss. Washington’s defensive coordinator Ryan Walters acknowledges it’s a whole new challenge for Pinnick, who’s now surrounded by different talent, and expects a slow start as both sides feel each other out. Still, Walters is confident his defense can control the tempo and deliver a statement win on Sunday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ae6ec3be663d72f