Defensive Ends Dominate Fall Camp | Washington State Cougars Football News

Washington State’s defensive ends are dominating fall camp, with Matyus McLain and Linus Zunk consistently pressuring quarterbacks—McLain even recorded multiple simulated sacks in one session. The fierce competition is forcing standout play from both sides, especially as left tackle Ashton Tripp battles McLain daily. Meanwhile, right tackle remains a hot spot with Jaylin Caldwell, Jonny Lester, and transfer Maximus McCree vying for reps, despite Caldwell’s recent injuries and Lester’s position switch. At quarterback, Caden Pinnick remains the reliable option, but Julian Dugger’s accuracy issues and Owen Eshelman’s mixed results keep the race tight. Coach Kirby Moore plans to finalize his QB decision by next week as the team gears up for their opener. On offense, injuries to Trey Leckner and Hudson Cedarland have opened doors for Jack Pedersen and returning Beau Baker, as the coaching staff gathers more info on Cedarland’s status. 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/ae502ff1fbb3b1cd