Wazzu Brew 8/15: And We're Off....

Cougs Battle Utah State In Front Of Packed House To Open 2025 Season

The Official Newsletter for Washington State Athletics

TGIF, Cougar Nation. We just love to see the family growing more and more!

What else do we have going on in today’s Brew? Check it out below!

⚽️ And We’re Off…
🚣 Save The Dates
⏱️ Countdown to Kickoff
🐶 And much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 And We’re Off. What a crowd!

It was an awesome start to the 2025-26 athletic calendar on Thursday night as over 2,300 fans packed in to watch the Cougs kick off the year with a tough 1-0 decision to Utah State, who finished the year in the top-20 nationally last year.

🔼 Inside the Huddle. Ever wanted to be part of a Cougars practice? This week, we’re taking you inside the huddle as we go Mic’d Up with offensive coordinator Danny Freund.

🔼 Save The Dates. Lock ‘em in folks, we’ve got dates for you!

WSU rowing will hit the water three times this fall, beginning in Oct. when they take on the Head of the Spokane.

⏱️ COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: 1️⃣5️⃣ DAYS

A new face will be wearing #1️⃣5️⃣ this fall as the Cougars welcome Oregon State transfer WR Jeremiah Noga to Pullman.

Noga arrives at Wazzu with one year of eligiblity and having played in 32 games over the past four seasons with the Beavers.

At OSU, he hauled in 33 catches for 404 yards and a TD.

🤔 COUGAR TRIVIA

The WSU men’s hoops squad unveiled its 2025-26 non-conference slate this week.

Who do the Cougs host in their home opener this November?

Got a guess?

Scroll down to see if you know your stuff!

📆 LOOKING AHEAD

*all times PT

Thursday, August 28
⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Idaho @ 7pm

Friday, August 29
👟 Cross Country at WSU Alumni Open
🏐 Volleyball vs. Lafayette @ 3:30pm (Salt Lake City, Utah)

Saturday, August 30
🏐 Volleyball vs. Dayton @ 12pm (Salt Lake City, Utah)
🏈 Football vs. Idaho @ 7pm

Sunday, August 31
🏐 Volleyball at Utah @ 11am
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Georgia @ 1pm

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Idaho