Rogers Using Bowl Game Prep To Develop Washington State's Younger PlayersThe first year of a head coach's tenure doesn't always result in postseason play. However, Jimmy Rogers managed to lead the Washington State Cougars to a 6-6 re
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![Nov 1, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers quarterback Maalik Murphy (6) throws a pass during the second half ]against the Washington State Cougars at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4445,h_2500,x_697,y_28/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fwashington-state-cougars-on-si%2F01kb13qrz6nqwjak6rv9.jpg "Nov 1, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers quarterback Maalik Murphy (6) throws a pass during the second half ]against the Washington State Cougars at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images")
