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Washington State’s defense clears up uncertainty in season opener

Cougars say they had no doubt they could perform well against Wyoming and plan to do nothing but improve this season.

PULLMAN – Two things were learned about Will Rodgers III on Saturday in Washington State’s season-opening win against Wyoming at War Memorial Stadium

The sophomore defensive lineman, for one, is a quote machine whose brutal honesty in media environments might be just as refreshing as his tenacity on WSU’s defensive front.

Asked if he thought the Cougars made a statement win by trouncing the Wyoming Cowboys on their home turf in a game bettors thought would be decided by 2½ points, Rodgers III responded, “Yeah.