That became clear Monday, when WSU added two SDSU transfers: Senior safety Cale Reeder and freshman defensive lineman Fernando Lecuona, both of whom were announced by the Cougars’ program. They make up the eighth and ninth Jackrabbits Rogers has turned Cougs.

Washington State has hired South Dakota State football coach Jimmy Rogers, as confirmed by the university. What to know:

Washington State hired Jimmy Rogers of South Dakota State as its new head coach, the school announced Saturday. Rogers accepted a five-year deal, according to Washington State. Rogers, 37, went

The Cougars landed three former SDSU players on Sunday – linebacker/cornerback Caleb Francl, defensive lineman Max Baloun and safety Matthew Durrance – which makes four former Jackrabbits who have publicly announced they’re becoming Cougs, joining running back Angel Johnson, who committed on Saturday.

Jimmy Rogers won an FCS national championship in 2023 and made a return trip to the semifinals this past season atop powerhouse South Dakota State. Now, Rogers is poised for his first-ever Football Bowls Subdivision head coaching job.

Washington State is targeting South Dakota State's Jimmy Rogers for its head coaching opening, according to a report from Ross Dellenger of Yahoo. A deal has not yet been completed, but is expected to be soon.

Washington State has hired South Dakota State’s Jimmy Rogers as its next head football coach. Rogers replaces Jake Dickert, who left to become Wake Forest’s head coach on Dec. 18.

Senior safety Cale Reeder and freshman defensive lineman Fernando Lecuona will become the eighth and nine Jackrabbits to follow new coach Jimmy Rogers to Pullman.