WSU Wide Receiver Room Overhauled for 2026 Season

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  Washington State University's wide receiver room has undergone significant changes ahead of the 2026 football season“The Cougar pass-catching corps experienced a pretty extensive makeover this season, with guys like Josh Meredith graduating and Carter Pabst transferring.”
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  Three key returners and multiple transfers entering the mix“With just three returners — senior Tony Freeman, junior Branden Ganashamoorthy and redshirt freshman Noah Westbrook — the Cougars brought in a slew of transfers who could make a name for themselves as soon as 1 p.m. Sunday when the Cougars suit up for the Apple Cup against No. 17 Washington.”
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  Senior Tony Freeman returns as the most experienced playerNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Tony Freeman is the team's second-leading receiver in 2025No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Tony Freeman recorded 54 catches for 590 yards and three touchdowns last season“Freeman returns with the most established track record. He was WSU’s second-leading receiver last season, making 54 catches for 590 yards and three touchdowns.”
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  Coaches highlighted Freeman's speed and potential in the new up-tempo offense“In Moore and offensive coordinator Matt Miller’s up-tempo offense, he could be in for an even bigger year, especially as he keeps learning, said Derek Sage, WSU’s wide receivers coach and special teams coordinator. “He wants to compete. He wants to be coached. He wants to be coached hard. He wants to learn and I think that’s a huge deal,” Sage said of Freeman. “He’s had a lot of success,”
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  Wide receivers coach Derek Sage noted Freeman's willingness to learn and compete“"He wants to compete. He wants to be coached. He wants to be coached hard. He wants to learn and I think that’s a huge deal," Sage said of Freeman.”
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  The Cougars will face No. 17 Washington in the Apple Cup on SundayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The wide receiver position is considered a key X-factor for the team's performance“COUGAR NOTES: Biggest X-factor for WSU? The wide receiver room — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT PULLMAN — A four-star recruit from Florida. A national champion with Michigan. And a couple of guys who have experienced three different coaching staffs in as many seasons on the Palouse. That’s a glimpse into the intrigue surrounding Washington State’s wide receiver room entering coach Kirby Moore’s inaugural campaign. The Cougar pass-catching corps experienced a pretty extensive makeover this season, with guys like Josh Meredith graduating and Carter Pabst transferring. With just three returners — senior Tony Freeman, junior Branden Ganashamoorthy and redshirt freshman Noah Westbrook — the Cougars brought in a slew of transfers who could make a name for themselves as soon as 1 p.m. Sunday when the Cougars suit up for the Apple Cup against No. 17 Washington. Freeman returns with the most established track record. He was WSU’s second-leading receiver last season, making 54 catches for 590 yards and three touchdowns. The 5-foot-8, 174-pound Bay Area native possesses sensational speed — it’s what helped him average a sixth-best-in-the-nation 17.3 yards per return last season as a punt returner. In Moore and offensive coordinator Matt Miller’s up-tempo offense, he could be in for an even bigger year, especially as he keeps learning, said Derek Sage, WSU’s wide receivers coach and special teams coordinator. “He wants to compete. He wants to be coached. He wants to be coached hard. He wants to learn and I think that’s a huge deal,” Sage said of Freeman. “He’s had a lot of success,”
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  The Apple Cup game is scheduled for 1 p.m.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.