WSU's Zevi Eckhaus will lead the now depleted Cougars on Friday in the Holiday Bowl. He's embracing the opportunity and staying positive, despite the turmoil.

Washington State Cougars quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) is shrouded in smoke from a fog machine as he takes the field to face the Washington Huskies during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sep. 14, 2024, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Washington State finds itself in a situation that has become quite common in college football this time of year: a different QB will be under center for the Cou

When No. 21 Syracuse faces Washington State in the Holiday Bowl on Friday in San Diego, the matchup presents itself, in many ways, as stability vs. chaos. The Orange (9-3) have won their last three games,

Enter Washington State backup quarterback Zevi Eckhaus, who steps into the starter’s role. Eckahus’ 85.7% completion percentage is among the best in the nation. Of course, he has attempted only seven passes (six completions).