Kirby Moore Era Begins in Rivalry Clash | Washington Huskies Football News

Washington State football kicks off the 2026 season with electrifying hype under new head coach Kirby Moore, facing arch-rival Washington in a nationally televised showdown at Husky Stadium. After three coaching changes in three years, the Cougars bring fresh energy and a transfer QB, Caden Pinnick, to lead the charge. The last meeting in Seattle ended in a thrilling 24-19 Cougar win thanks to a legendary goal-line stand — expect that same intensity. Don’t miss it: kickoff at 1 PM, broadcast on NBC and Peacock. 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/cdf0ff0a669e5098