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AP POLL: Washington State Rise To #20 After Week 10 Bye

Joe Londergan

Oct 19, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback John Mateer (10) hands the ball off to Washington State Cougars running back Wayshawn Parker (21) against the Hawaii Warriors during the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback John Mateer (10) hands the ball off to Washington State Cougars running back Wayshawn Parker (21) against the Hawaii Warriors during the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images / James Snook-Imagn Images
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After a 7-1 start to the 2024 college football season, the Washington State Cougars had a bye in Week 10. Despite not taking the field, Jake Dickert's team have risen two spots in this week's AP Poll from #22 to #20.

The Cougs received 351 votes this week, up from 220 last week. The #20 spot marks the highest rankig for the Cougars this season. WSU climbed as high as #13 last season before finishing the year with a 5-7 record.

Washington State's only 2024 opponent included in this week's poll are the Boise State Broncos, who climb from #15 to #12. The Broncos are also 7-1 to start the season, with their only loss coming against #1 Oregon.

The Cougs return to action on Saturday, November 9, hosting Utah State at 7:30 PM PT on The CW.

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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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