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Washington State Running Back Dylan Paine Tears ACL, Will Miss Remainder of 2024 Season

Joe Londergan

Sep 20, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars running back Dylan Paine (30) is dragged down by San Jose State Spartans safety Robert Rahimi (1) in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Sep 20, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars running back Dylan Paine (30) is dragged down by San Jose State Spartans safety Robert Rahimi (1) in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images / James Snook-Imagn Images
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Washington State head coach Jake Dickert confirmed Wednesday that junior running back Dylan Paine will miss the rest of the 2024 football season with a torn ACL.

Paine, a junior from Tumwater, Washington, had nine carries for forty yards and two touchdowns on the season prior to this injury. Almost all of his production, including both his touchdowns, came in the Cougs' win over San Jose State. He saw limited time in this past weekend's matchup with Boise State, but did not touch the ball.

Paine had been one of four running backs contributing to Washington State's running game this season, alongside Wayshawn Parker, Leo Pulalasi, and Djouvensky Schlenbaker. WSU's leading rusher on the season is quarterback John Mateer with 453 yards.

Washington State have a bye week this week, but continue the season on October 12 at Fresno State. The Cougs are 4-1 to start the 2024 season.

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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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