BLINDSIDED: Jimmy Rogers LEAVES Washington State for Big 12, Iowa State | Early Pac 12 Success in TROUBLE?

Jimmy Rogers has officially left Washington State after just ONE season to become the next head coach at Iowa State. Is the new Pac-12 in trouble before it even launches in 2026? In a shocking move that has sent ripples through the college football world, Jimmy Rogers has blindsided the Washington State Cougars. After leading Wazzu to a bowl-eligible 6-6 record in his debut season, Rogers is heading to Ames to replace Matt Campbell (who recently took the Penn State job). This marks the second straight season WSU has lost its head coach to a "bigger" program before a bowl game, following Jake Dickert's departure for Wake Forest last year. With the Pac-12 expansion set for July 1, 2026, many are asking: Can Washington State survive as a "farm school" for the Power Four? Chad Kebba of UpWest Sports Joins the Show to break down the Coaching Change. Find his work at: https://www.youtube.com/@UpWestSports In this video, we break down: The Timeline: How quickly Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard moved to secure Rogers. The "Betrayal": Why Wazzu fans are furious after Rogers spoke of "loyalty" less than a year ago. The 2026 Factor: What this means for Boise State, San Diego State, and the future of the Pac-12. The Replacement: Who should Washington State target next? (Brent Vigen? Jesse Bobbit?) Welcome to Pac-12 Daily: your front row seat to the next era of college athletics. The new Pac-12 is rising with Oregon State, Washington State, and fresh faces like Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Utah State, Texas State, and Gonzaga basketball. Here you’ll find bold takes, breaking news, recruiting battles, game previews, rivalries, and the stories no one else is telling. From the legacy of the old Pac-12 to the rebuild that’s about to shake up college sports, we’ve got you covered. For more in-depth coverage, visit: https://blueprintsportsnetwork.com/pac-12-daily/ Connect with Us: Twitter/X: https://x.com/Pac12Daily Website: https://blueprintsportsnetwork.com/ If you love real analysis and authentic coverage of the new Pac-12, hit that SUBSCRIBE button, drop a comment with your take, and share this video with other fans. Let’s build this community together. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.