Ole Miss finished with a 10-3 record during the last campaign, and though the team left a good image, they will be up for an even greater challenge next season. Quarterback Jaxson Dart declared for the NFL Draft and will be a crucial absence on campus for Kiffin and the Rebels.

However, the team has brought in one of the best defensive talents in the portal and a key weapon who could become pivotal for Kiffin’s Ole Miss success during the 2025 college football season.

Former Washington State defensive back Kapena Gushiken has transferred to the University of Mississippi, providing a huge boost to Kiffin’s defense. The Rebels defensive unit was one of the best on the ground this past season, but struggled on the passing game. Ole Miss allowed the fourth-most passing yards out of every team in the SEC, while it conceded the least yards on the ground.

Gushiken’s season with Ward

Gushiken entered the school in Pullman in 2023, and thus shared one full season with star QB Cam Ward, prior to Ward’s transfer to the Miami Hurricanes. Although they played on different sides of the ball, both were crucial for the team that finished with a 5-7 record in the Pac-12 during the 2023 campaign.

During his freshman year with the Cougars, Gushiken registered 36 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and an interception which was returned 88 yards for a pick-six.

First test for Kiffin

The Rebels will kickstart their 2025 NCAA season against the Georgia State Panthers on August 30. Kiffin and Ole Miss will have no margin of error against an inferior Sun Belt conference opponent.

Gushiken will have a chance to catch up with his old teammates and coaches as Washington State will pay a visit to Oxford on October 11.

The Bulldogs started the 2022 season slow, one win and four losses the first five weeks, but after that bitter start they finished the season as Mountain West conference champions over Boise State.

The Cougars won three straight games in September in what was a good start for them, but when the conference games began the Cougars lost five games and won only four.

Fresno State vs Washignton State: Kick-Off Time

Fresno State and Washignton State play for the 2022 LA Bowl on Saturday, December 17 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

Australia: 7:30 AM (AEDT) December 18
Canada: 3:30 PM (EST)
China: 4:30 AM (GMT) December 18
Germany: 9:30 PM (CET)
Ireland: 8:30 PM (GMT)
Mexico: 2:30 PM (CST)
US: 3:30 PM (ET)
UK: 8:30 PM (GMT)

Fresno State vs Washignton State: TV Channel and Live Streaming

The College Football season is available on Television, Radio and Live Streaming on the Internet, this LA Bowl matchup and other games will be broadcast in the United States by FuboTV (7-day free trial) and other options to watch this game in the US is ABC. Don’t forget to download the app to watch the game on your smartphone.

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Fresno State vs Washignton State: Predictions And Odds

Fresno State Bulldogs are favorites with -4 spread and 1.55 moneyline that will pay $155 bucks for a $100 bet on BetMGM, they are conference champions. Washington State Cougars are underdogs with +4 ATS and 2.50 moneyline. The totals are offered at 53 points. The best pick for this College Bowl is: Bulldogs -4.

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The season has been a good one for Fresno State finishing with a 9-4 mark. But it is their outstanding ending what boosts the Bulldogs the most given they got to this clash with an eight-game winning streak. That is something to note since they started 1-4 with four consecutive losses. Their latest match was a 28-16 victory over Boise State to take the Mountain West Championship.

Although for Washington State this year had a lot of up and downs for the majority of it. They began with three victories, but they weren’t able to be consistent at any point. That is why they ended in the middle of the Pac-12 Conference with a 7-5 record. The last appearance of the Cougars was on November 26 vs the Washington Huskies in a 51-33 loss.

Fresno State vs Washington State: Date

Fresno State will take clash with Washington State in the 2022 NCAA College Football Season this Saturday, December 17 at 3:30 PM (ET). The LA Bowl will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Fresno State vs Washington State: Time by State in the US

ET: 3:30 PM
CT: 2:30 PM
MT: 1:30 PM
PT: 12:30 PM

How to watch Fresno State vs Washington State in the US

The game between Fresno State and Washington State in the LA Bowl of the 2022 NCAA College Football Season will be available to watch or live stream on FuboTV (Free Trial) in the US. ABC is the other option.

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The Cougars began the 2022 season by winning three straight games, but after that hot start they lost four of five games, including a three-week losing streak. The good news is that the Cougars haven’t lost a game in November and the last three weeks were victories against Stanford 52-14, Arizona State 28-18 and most recently against Arizona 31-20.

The Huskies want to win something ‘important’ before closing the regular season, and the Apple Cup is perfect to fill the void of not being able to play the conference championship. But the last time the Huskies won the Apple Cup was in 2019, in 2021 they lost to the Cougars 40-13.

Washington State vs Washington: Date

Washington State and Washington play for a Week 13 game of the 2022 NCAA Division I College Football season on Saturday, November 26 at Martin Stadium in Pullman. This game is not a conference championship, but the Apple Cup rivalry is amazing and entertaining.

Washington State vs Washington: Time by state in the US

ET: 10:30 PM
CT: 9:30 PM
MT: 8:30 PM
PT: 7:30 PM

TV Channel in the US to watch Washington State vs Washington at the 2022 NCAA College Football Week 13

This game for the Week 13 of 2022 NCAA Division I College Football season, Washington State and Washington at the Martin Stadium in Pullman on Saturday, November 26, will be broadcast in the US by FuboTV (7-day free trial) and other options to watch this game in the US is ESPN.

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Arizona shocked the Pac-12 and the entire nation after a major upset last week with a 34-28 win on the road against a Top-10 contender such as UCLA. Nobody saw that coming after four consecutive losses for the Wildcats. However, that victory was an emotional boost, put their record on 4-6 and kept alive their bowl elegibility hopes. This gamewill be special for QBJayden de Laura facinghis old team for the first time. Arizona lead the all-time series27-18.

Washington State have bounced back with two consecutive wins against Stanford and Arizona State improving to a 6-4 record. The Cougars have the best defense in the Pac-12 allowing less than 20 points per game.QB Cam Ward has been very solid this season passing for 2579 yards and 20 touchdowns. Washington State are a 3.5-point favorite on the road and have won four of the past five games between these two teams.

Arizona vs Washington State:Date

The Washington State Cougarswill visitthe Arizona WildcatsinWeek 12of the2022 NCAA College Football Seasontoday, November 19at 2PM (ET). The game will be played at ArizonaStadium in Tucson.

Arizona vs Washington State: Time by State in the US

ET: 2PM
CT: 1PM
MT:12PM
PT: 11AM

How to watch Arizona vs Washington Statein the US

Arizona and Washington Stateface off inWeek 12of the2022 NCAA College FootballSeason. The game will be available to watch or live stream onfuboTV (7-day free trial)for the US.If you want to know all the channels, packages and plans offered by FuboTV, youcan click here.Another optionif you don’t want to miss the game in the United States is the Pac 12 Network.

Utah is the No.14 ranked team in the nation and come from an amazing 43-42 win against USC. Two weeks ago, everyhting seemed lost for the Utes after a crushing 42-32 loss at UCLA. Now, after taking care of the Trojans, the season is clearlynot over with a 5-2 record (3-1 in the conference). Right now, Utah trailthree teams only by a game in the Pac-12: Oregon (6-1), USC (6-1) and UCLA (6-1). Everything is still possible.

Meanwhile, Washington State havea 4-3 record and are in a slump. Two consecutive losses (USC and Oregon State) have derailed a season which looked promising. Nevertheless, they could post a great finish considering Utah is their toughest opponent left on the schedule and that’s why they’re a 7.5-point underdog at home. If they pass through the Utes, the Cougars could go undefeated the rest of the way against Stanford, Arizona State, Arizona and Washington.

Washington State vs Utah:Date

The Utah Uteswill visitthe Washington State CougarsinWeek 9of the2022 NCAA College Football Season on Thursday, October 27at 10PM (ET). The game will be played at MartinStadium in Pullman, Washington.

Washington State vs Utah: Time by State in the US

ET: 10PM
CT: 9PM
MT: 8 PM
PT: 7PM

How to watch Washington Statevs Utah in the US

Washington State face off with UCLAinWeek 9of the2022 NCAA College FootballSeason. The game will be available to watch or live stream onfuboTV (7-day free trial)for the US. Another optionif you don’t want to miss it in the United States is FS1.

The Trojans have a perfect record after five weeks where they showed their strong offensive power against Rice, Stanford, Fresno State, Oregon State and most recently in Week 5 against Arizona State.

The Cougars started the 2022 season well with a three-week winning streak against Idaho, Wisconsin and Colorado State, but during Week 4 they lost that winning streak against Oregon. The good news is that last week the Cougars won the fourth game of their season against California.

USC vs Washington State: Date

USC and Washington State play for a Week 6 game of the 2022 NCAA Division I College Football season today, October 8 at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. The Trojans play well at home and they have a perfect winning streak.

USC vs Washington State: Time by state in the US

ET: 7:30 PM
CT: 6:30 PM
MT: 5:30 PM
PT: 4:30 PM

TV Channel in the US to watch USC vs Washington State at the 2022 NCAA College Football Week 6

This game for the Week 6 of 2022 NCAA Division I College Football season, USC and Washington State at the LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 8, will be broadcast in the US by FuboTV (7-day free trial) and other options to watch this game in the US is FOX

The Cougars won every game through the first three weeks of the 2022 college football season against Idaho, Wisconsin and Colorado State. But in Week 4 it all came crashing down when they lost to Oregon 41-44 at home.

The Golden Bears won Week 4 against Arizona at home 49-31. But before that victory they lost on the road to Notre Dame 17-24. So far the Golden Bears are the third best team in the PAC-12.

Washington State vs California: Date

Washington State and California play for a Week 5 game of the 2022 NCAA Division I College Football season today, October 1 at Davis Wade Stadium in Washington State. The Golden Bears won their first conference game, and the home team lost a recent conference game.

Washington State vs California: Time by state in the US

ET: 5:30 PM
CT: 4:30 PM
MT: 3:30 PM
PT: 2:30 PM

TV Channel in the US to watch Washington State vs California at the 2022 NCAA College Football Week 5

This game for the Week 5 of 2022 NCAA Division I College Football season, Washington State and California at the Davis Wade Stadium in Washington State on Saturday, October 1, will be broadcast in the US by FuboTV (7-day free trial) an other options to watch this game in the US is P12N

The Cougars want to show that it is not necessary to be a big favorite to win games, they won in Week 1 against Idaho 24-17, then in Week 2 the team won against a Top 25 team, Wisconsin 17-14 and last week the Cougars won against Colorado State 38-7.

The Oregon Ducks began the 2022 season with a loss against the defending champion Georgia Bulldogs 3-49. But things changed after that humiliating victory as the Ducks won in Week 2 and Week 3 against Eastern Washington and BYU respectively.

Washington State vs Oregon: Date

Washington State and Oregon play for a Week 4 game of the 2022 NCAA Division I College Football season today, September 24 at Martin Stadium in Pullman. The Cougars are undefeated, but the Ducks know this conference game is important and they want to win.

Washington State vs Oregon: Time by state in the US

ET: 4:00 PM
CT: 3:00 PM
MT: 2:00 PM
PT: 1:00 PM

TV Channel in the US to watch Washington State vs Oregon at the 2022 NCAA College Football Week 4

This game for the Week 4 of 2022 NCAA Division I College Football season, Washington State and Oregon at the Martin Stadium in Pullman on Saturday, September 24, will be broadcast in the US by FuboTV (7-day free trial) and other tv options to watch this game is the US is FOX

Wisconsin won their first game of the new season against Illinois State in a perfect 38-0 victory against a Top 25 team. This will be the second straight for the Badgers at home in a three-straight series before playing their first on the road game against Ohio State on September 24.

Washington State Cougars also won their Week 1 game, although their victory was harder to fight compared to the Badgers. The Cougars won against Idaho at home 24-17 and so far they have a “perfect” record in the Pac-12 along with eight other teams.

Wisconsin vs Washington State: Date

Wisconsin and Washington State play for a Week 2 game of the 2022 NCAA Division I College Football season today, September 10 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. The Badgers are home favorites but the visitors won their first game of the season against a tougher offense.

Wisconsin vs Washington State: Time by state in the US

ET: 3:30 PM
CT: 2:30 PM
MT: 1:30 PM
PT: 12:30 PM

TV Channel in the US to watch Wisconsin vs Washington State at the 2022 NCAA College Football Week 2

This game for the Week 2 of 2022 NCAA Division I College Football season, Wisconsin and Washington State at the Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, September 10, will be broadcast in the US by FuboTV (7-day free trial) and other options to watch this game in the US is FOX

The Chippewas closed the regular season with four consecutive victories against conference rivals for a 6-2 record in the MAC West Division and 8-4 overall. The team had a good season despite losing in Week 1 to Missouri.

The Cougars started the season with several injured players, but despite all the team closed with 7-5 overall and a positive record in the PAC-12 North Division with 6-3. The team lost three of the first four games, but after Week 4 the Cougars won six of eight.

Central Michigan vs Washington State: Date

Central Michigan and Washington State play for the 2021 Sun Bowl on Friday, December 31 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso. The Chippewas have a good offensive game averaging 33 points per game, and the Cougars are not good with defense as the team allows 24.2 points per game.

Central Michigan vs Washington State: Time by state in the US

ET: 12:00 PM
CT: 11:00 PM
MT: 10:00 PM
PT: 9:00 PM

TV Channel in the US to watch Central Michigan vs Washington State at the 2021 Sun Bowl

This game for the 2021 Sun Bowl, Central Michigan and Washington State at the Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso on Friday, December 31, will be broadcast in the US exclusively by FuboTV and other options to watch this bowl game in the US are CBS, CBSSports, CBS App