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WSU Cougars return to national spotlight for matchup with No. 6 USC Trojans
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Cougs surge to No. 18 in AP, Coaches polls
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Sports in 2022: The good, the bad and the ugly
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USC vs. Washington State: Mike Leach's funny reaction to fans storming field
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Canzano: Mailbag hits Pac-12, Trail Blazers sale, baldness and Pop Tarts
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ESPN now projects Cougs in a better bowl
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Recap and Highlights: No. 6 USC shuts out Washington State in second half as penalties wipe out Cougars
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Reviewing Early Pac-12 Football Game Predictions - UW Dawg Pound
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USC vs. Washington State prediction, odds, line: College football picks, Week 6 best bets from proven model
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