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AP POLL: Washington State Receive 8 Votes After Idle Week 6

Joe Londergan

Sep 20, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert celebrates after a game against the San Jose State Spartans at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Washington State Cougars won 54-52 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Sep 20, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert celebrates after a game against the San Jose State Spartans at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Washington State Cougars won 54-52 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images / James Snook-Imagn Images
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The 4-1 Washington State Cougars did not play a football game this weekend. However, their existing body of work was enough to earn them a few votes in the AP Poll following Week Six of the season.

Heading into Week Seven, the Cougars received eight votes, obviously putting them outside the top 25. #25 SMU received 165 votes this week.

Quarterback John Matteer and the Cougar offense are largely responsible for WSU's national recognition, at this point in the year. Washington State are still #10 in the nation in total offense per game, averaging 495.4 in that category. Jake Dickert's team are also tied for tenth in the country with 27 offensive touchdowns so far this year.

The Cougars return to the field on Saturday, October 12 at Fresno State. That contest is scheduled for 4 PM PT on FS1. The Beavers are coming off of a loss to Boise State in Week Five, who have climbed to #17 in the AP Poll.

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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.

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