Washington State Cougars On SI

Josh Meredith Catches First Cougar Touchdown Pass of 2025 From Jaxon Potter

Joe Londergan|
Sep 20, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars wide receiver Josh Meredith (18) and Washington State Cougars wide receiver Tre Shackelford (3) celebrates a touchdown against the San Jose State Spartans in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Sep 20, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars wide receiver Josh Meredith (18) and Washington State Cougars wide receiver Tre Shackelford (3) celebrates a touchdown against the San Jose State Spartans in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images | James Snook-Imagn Images

In this story:

Washington State CougarsIdaho Vandals

Football season has begun in Pullman, Washington as the Cougars host the Idaho Vandals.

It wasn't the smoothest of starts to the Jimmy Rogers era, but the Cougs did manage to get on the board first. In a fairly surprising move, Rogers opted to start redshirt sophomore quarterback Jaxon Potter under center as opposed to one of the more experienced options on the roster.

During a sideline interview early in the second quarter, Rogers was asked what he thought of Potter's throwing ability. Rogers simply said "you're about to see." A few moments later, on a fourth-and-three from the six-yard line, Potter rolled to his left and managed to get the ball to Josh Meredith in the end zone. That touchdown and ensuing extra point gave the Cougs a 7-0 lead with their first points of the new season.

MORE: Washington State Football: Keys to Victory vs. Idaho

The touchdown pass also marked Potter's first as a collegiate player. The Huntington Beach, California native appeared in two games last season for WSU as a redshirt freshman completing just two passes for 26 yards.

Meredith is expected to be one of the Cougars' key leaders in 2025 as one of the most experienced players on the roster and one of the longest-tenured Cougs. The redshirt senior from San Diego is in his fifth season in a WSU uniform. Last season, Meredith was third on the team with 39 catches for 472 yards, also adding two touchdowns. For his career entering this weekend, Meredith has 43 catches for 530 yards and three touchdowns. Saturday marks Meredith's 31st game in a Cougar uniform.

Meredith's catch would end up being WSU's only touchdown on the day. WSU started the season with a 13-10 victory following some late-game dramatics.

More Reading Material From Washington State Cougars On SI

Published | Modified
Joe Londergan
JOE LONDERGAN

Joe Londergan joined the SI brand in 2023 with G5 Football Daily. With over 15 years of experience in covering and working directly in college and pro sports, Joe's expertise has been featured in Front Office Sports, SB Nation, and XRAY.FM. He is a member of both the Football Writers' Association of America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. Joe holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in sports administration from Seattle University. Outside of his writing career, Joe enjoys golfing, although he admits that while he hits driver decently, his short game is a liability.

Share on XFollow joehio_
Home/Football