Pinnick Takes Over as Cougars QB | Spokane News

Caden Pinnick has officially earned the starting quarterback role for Washington State, emerging from a grueling fall camp battle with his accuracy and poise under pressure. A standout redshirt freshman at UC Davis who earned Freshman of the Year honors, Pinnick brings dual-threat prowess and national recognition to the Cougars’ offense. But he’ll face an immediate gauntlet — opening against a ranked team, followed by tough road games — and must deliver from day one. Backup QBs Julian Dugger and Owen Eshelman remain key contributors, with Dugger’s athleticism poised to add spark when needed. 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/dc558f25b3ef9958