LINKS: National Outlet Names Washington State's Biggest Strength in 2024

Joe Londergan | Aug 24, 2024

Sep 16, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars tight end Cooper Mathers (24) carries the ball against the Northern Colorado Bears in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports / James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington State Cougars need to replace quite a bit of production from the 2023 campaign. However, the Cougars' offense once again figures to be the thing that propels them to postseason contention. However, PFF named one specific offensive unit as the the Cougars' biggest strength: the receiving corps.

"Despite losing its top two receivers, Washington State should still have a decent receiving corps in 2024," Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick wrote in their preview of the Cougars season.

Key names to watch in WSU's group of receivers include Kyle Williams, named to the Biletnikoff Trophy Watch List, as well as Oregon transfer Kris Hutson. The Cougars also have two notable, experienced tight ends in Billy Riviere III and Cooper Mathers.

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The Cougars are now just a few days away from the official start of the 2024 season: August 31, when WSU will host FCS foe Portland State on The CW.

Published Aug 24, 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.