AP POLL: Washington State Rise One Spot To #19 Ahead of Week 12

Joe Londergan | Nov 10, 2024

Nov 9, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars running back Wayshawn Parker (21) is tackled by Utah State Aggies safety Jordan Vincent (24) and cornerback D.J. Graham II (4) in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images / James Snook-Imagn Images

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The Washington State Cougars continue to roll after moving to 8-1 over the weekend. That happened with a 49-28 victory over Utah State. The win moves them up one spot in the latest AP Poll top 25.

The Cougs have moved up to #19 heading into Week 12 after being ranked #20 in Week 11. WSU received 456 votes this week, only seven behind #18 Colorado.

WSU's lone loss this season came against their only opponent ranked in this week's poll: #13 Boise State. The Broncos dropped one spot from #12 this season after winning a tight game against Nevada 28-21 Saturday night.

The Cougars are also ranked #18 in the USA Today Coaches Poll. They will most likely be ranked again in this week's College Football Playoff top 25 which will be released on Tuesday evening.

Washington state move on this week with a road date at New Mexico on Saturday, November 16 at 6:30 PM PT on FS1.

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Published Nov 10, 2024

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.