Washington State vs. Boise State Just Became the Pac-12's Biggest New Rivalry

The new Pac-12 has officially arrived, and with it comes one of college football's newest rivalries. Washington State and Boise State are set to launch what many are already calling the Snake River Rivalry, a matchup that could become one of the premier games in the rebuilt Pac-12 Conference. From the history between the programs to Kirby Moore's Boise State ties and the importance of their first conference meeting in Pullman, this rivalry has all the ingredients to become must-watch college football. We also break down whether Boise State deserves to be the preseason favorite in the new Pac-12, where Washington State fits in the conference championship race, and which teams are legitimate contenders versus pretenders entering the 2026 season. If you love Pac-12 football, Washington State, Boise State, conference realignment, recruiting, and college football analysis, this episode is for you. Topics Covered: Snake River Rivalry explained Washington State vs. Boise State history New Pac-12 football rivalries Boise State's championship expectations Washington State's 2026 outlook Pac-12 contenders vs. pretenders College football conference realignment Subscribe for daily Pac-12 coverage, breaking news, recruiting updates, game analysis, and everything surrounding the new era of Pac-12 football. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee. James Snook - IMAGN Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Pac-12 Conference: Boise State Broncos, Colorado State Rams, Fresno State Bulldogs, Gonzaga Bulldogs, Oregon State Beavers, San Diego State Aztecs, Texas State Bobcats, Utah State Aggies, Washington State Cougars