Jake Dickert

Oregon State, which brings the No. 14 team in the country into that setting on Saturday to face the 21st-ranked Cougars. And right now, there’s no animosity from the Cougars toward the Beavers in any way.

The only two schools that will still be part of whatever the Pac-12 looks like in 2024 will meet to open the conference slate for both teams.

Cameron Ward passed for 212 yards and two touchdowns and added another 43 yards rushing, Nakia Watson scored on a 1-yard run as Washington State upset No. 19 Wisconsin 31-22

The past 18 months have been a whirlwind for Washington State coach Jake Dickert and the entire Cougars program. Washington State is hoping for some stability this season even as its future conference affiliation remains up in the air.

Washington State coach Jake Dickert has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him tied to the Cougars through the 2027 season.

Michael Penix Jr. threw for 485 yards and had five total touchdowns and No. 12 Washington reclaimed the Apple Cup with a wild 51-33 victory over Washington State on Saturday night.