WSU Football: Who Should Be Washington State's Next Head Coach? Alex Brink Breaks It Down

Washington State football was hit with a major shock last week as head coach Jimmy Rogers left WSU after just one season to take the job at Iowa State. Former Cougar QB Alex Brink joins Talking WSU Football to break down what Rogers’ departure means, how fans should feel, and what comes next for the Cougs. Brink gives his honest reaction to the move, why he believes college football’s mobility era makes this more common than fans think, and why he still sees a bright future for WSU. We also dive into: • Who WSU should target next in the coaching search • Why Brink says the only thing that matters is hiring someone who can win football games • How the locker room is handling another coaching change • What the upcoming Utah State Potato Bowl means for the players • Brink’s message to Cougar fans about staying the course • How WSU can enter the new Pac-12 with real opportunity ahead “Cougar football isn’t going anywhere.” Plus—what WSU must invest in next, how the transfer portal impacts this moment, and why the program’s history shows it can thrive again. 📍 Topics This Week: 0:00 Jimmy Rogers Leaves WSU for Iowa State — Brink reacts 1:55 Should WSU hire someone with Cougar ties? 4:15 How is the locker room handling the transition ahead of Potato Bowl? 6:10 Zevi Eckhaus shows leadership after the news 7:40 Brink’s message to Cougar fans/What WSU must do entering the new Pac-12 📺 Watch more Talking WSU Football coverage on SWXLocalSports.com and subscribe for weekly Cougar updates. SUBSCRIBE --    / @swxlocalsports   SOCIALS: Facebook:   / swxlocalsports   Instagram:   / swxlocalsports   X: https://www.x.com/SWXLocalSports WEBSITE -- https://www.swxlocalsports.com/spokane/ DOWNLOAD THE SWX APP: iPhone: http://bit.ly/45IRpbY Android: http://bit.ly/3UBE5RG