Washington State Cougars at midseason – Going forward from here
Three Things that are going right
Middle of the D
Since 2019 Justus Rogers was the anchor of WSU’s defense from his middle linebacker position. When he graduated last year, it left a huge hole in the Cougars’ defense. Fortunately, they found a replacement.
After five seasons at Nevada, linebacker Daiyan Henley decided to transfer, using his extra COVID year of eligibility at Washington State. He’s picked up the mantle from Rogers and ran with it.
Rogers may be the Cougars’ best defensive player this year.
More Transfer Magic
Aside from their middle linebacker, the Washington State Cougars have benefited from several other transfers that joined the program. For 2022 First and foremost is Ward, who came to WSU from Incarnate Word with new Offensive Coordinator Eric Morris.
Receiver Robert Ferrel also moved to Pullman from IWU. Not only is he the Coug’s third leading receiver, but he’s also their main punt returner.
Other impact transfers this season include: safety Sam Lockett III (City College of San Francisco), safety Jordan Lee (Nevada), tight end Billy Reviere III (North Dakota), and right guard Grant Stephens (Northern Colorado).
Ball distribution
Ward may have made some questionable throws, but one thing he’s very good at is spreading the ball around. The QB has 175 completions, and nine different players have at least five catches.
Defenses can’t focus on one receiver because Ward will find someone else.
TD WASHINGTON STATE! Cam Ward mete passe de 12 yds pra Robert Ferrel e Wazzu diminui a vantagem de USC pra 10-7 no começo do 2Q! pic.twitter.com/rJqmqjOBRR
— collegefootball.com.br (@collegefootbr) October 9, 2022