Cougars' Woods shines in fall scrimmage as QB competition continues

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  Maxwell Woods rushed for 34 yards on seven carries“Woods finished with an unofficial seven carries for 34 yards.”
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  The event took place during Washington State University's first fall football scrimmage“Cougars show promise in first fall football scrimmage, QB competition continues — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:30:00 GMT PULLMAN — Maxwell Woods is no stranger to opportunity. The sophomore Washington State running back seized the day in December, racking up 152 all-purpose yards on Boise’s blue turf in a Potato Bowl victory over Utah State. Woods again stole the show in April, emerging as one of the finer performers in several spring scrimmages. So his performance Saturday — during WSU’s first of two fall camp scrimmages at Gesa Field — was hardly a surprise.”
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  The first fall football scrimmage was on August 16No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The first fall football scrimmage was at Gesa Field“PULLMAN — Maxwell Woods is no stranger to opportunity. The sophomore Washington State running back seized the day in December, racking up 152 all-purpose yards on Boise’s blue turf in a Potato Bowl victory over Utah State. Woods again stole the show in April, emerging as one of the finer performers in several spring scrimmages. So his performance Saturday — during WSU’s first of two fall camp scrimmages at Gesa Field — was hardly a surprise.”
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  Coach Kirby Moore praised Maxwell Woods' work ethic“"Max, first thing I’m going to say is he does more than what’s expected," first-year WSU coach Kirby Moore said. "He is one of the first guys in this building. If I’m getting a morning workout in, he’s usually in there at 6:30, 6:45. Breakfast doesn’t open till 7:00, so he is always in there getting extra work, and I think that’s showing up on the field."”
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  Maxwell Woods is a sophomore“The sophomore Washington State running back seized the day in December, racking up 152 all-purpose yards on Boise’s blue turf in a Potato Bowl victory over Utah State.”
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  Maxwell Woods took over for injured teammate Kirby VorheesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Kirby Vorhees is expected back next week“With teammate Kirby Vorhees sidelined but expected back next week, Woods stepped right up, carving out runs of 16 and 13 yards, respectively, within the scrimmage’s first three plays with the No. 1 offense against the No. 1 defense.”
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  Coach Kirby Moore noted Maxwell Woods arrives at 6:30 a.m. for extra workouts“If I’m getting a morning workout in, he’s usually in there at 6:30, 6:45. Breakfast doesn’t open till 7:00, so he is always in there getting extra work, and I think that’s showing up on the field.”
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  Coach Kirby Moore said Maxwell Woods 'does more than what's expected'“"Max, first thing I’m going to say is he does more than what’s expected," first-year WSU coach Kirby Moore said.”
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  The offense featured rotational reps for three starting quarterback candidates“The WSU offense — with rotational reps for the three starting quarterback candidates — split the first half with the defense”
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  The scrimmage was the first of two planned fall practices“Cougars show promise in first fall football scrimmage, QB competition continues — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:30:00 GMT PULLMAN — Maxwell Woods is no stranger to opportunity. The sophomore Washington State running back seized the day in December, racking up 152 all-purpose yards on Boise’s blue turf in a Potato Bowl victory over Utah State. Woods again stole the show in April, emerging as one of the finer performers in several spring scrimmages. So his performance Saturday — during WSU’s first of two fall camp scrimmages at Gesa Field — was hardly a surprise.”
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  WSU's next scrimmage is scheduled for August 23No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The regular season opens on September 9“The Seahawks opened their three-game 2026 preseason schedule with a 17-7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in a penalty-filled affair Saturday night at Lumen Field (21 total, eight on Seattle). The caveat in any disappointment is that none of Seattle’s established starters played. They will the next time the Seahawks set foot on Lumen Field on Sept. 9, when Seattle hosts New England to open the regular season and the defense of”
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  The regular season opener is against New England“They will the next time the Seahawks set foot on Lumen Field on Sept. 9, when Seattle hosts New England to open the regular season and the defense of”