Pinnick’s Rushing Role Sparks Questions | Spokane News

Washington State’s offense is at a crossroads after a tough loss to rivals, struggling mightily on third downs and facing questions about their run game. But here’s the twist: quarterback Caden Pinnick led the team in rushing with 61 yards, including a 25-yard burst, helping the Cougars hit 100 total rushing yards against a top-tier defense. When Pinnick got outside the pocket, the offense clicked — raising the big question: should the coaching staff lean into Pinnick as a primary rusher or push more carries to running backs Kirby Vorhees and Maxwell Woods, who underwhelmed in the opener? Coach Kirby Moore says it depends on matchups, but admits they need to improve overall run production — especially since Woods, expected to be a breakout star, managed just eight yards. With Washington’s defense likely not repeated this season, the real test will be fixing the offensive line’s glaring run-blocking weaknesses, particularly on the left side. The key moving forward? Will Pinnick stay central to the ground attack — and if so, is that the future of WSU’s offense? 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/27e9bb04cdee8905