The Washington State football program has been on major hiatus since the Mike Price era (1989-2002); however, head coach Mike Leach is bringing back the spark that Price once had with the Cougars. Entering his fourth year as head coach, Mike Leach led the Cougars (8-4) to their best finish since 2003.
The Cougars have only been to one other bowl under Leach, when they lost 48-45 to Colorado State. Washington State struggled last season, finishing 3-9, they posted an eight-win season with some highs and lows.
Starting the season sloppy, the Cougars were upset by Portland State at home, 24-17.