After a devastating loss to the Oregon Ducks at home, we assumed the Washington State Cougars would take a tumble in the “others receiving votes” category of the Associated Press Top 25.
That assumption was, apparently, quite incorrect!
The Cougs actually moved up to 29th in this weeks poll, behind only the Kansas Jayhawks, Cincinnati Bearcats and Florida Gators on the outside looking in. It seemed a sure bet Wazzu would go the opposite direction though; schools with less “cache” tend to not get the benefit of the doubt from voters.