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COACHES POLL: Washington State Move Up To #18 Following Utah State Win

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Nov 9, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback John Mateer (10) throws a pass against the Utah State Aggies in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback John Mateer (10) throws a pass against the Utah State Aggies 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 improved to 8-1 this week with a 49-28 victory over Utah State. That victory helped them move up two more spots in the latest USA Today Coaches Poll.

The Cougs are up to #18 heading into Week 12 after spending last week at the #20 spot. WSU received 385 total points in this week's poll, 81 points behind #17 Army, after a performance that saw them net 303 yards on the ground.

WSU's lone loss this season came against their only opponent ranked in this week's poll: #13 Boise State. The Broncos (tied with SMU for the #13 ranking) climbed up a spot this week after improving to 8-1 on the year.

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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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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