How does WSU compete in the transfer portal era?

Francisco MauigoaFor Washington State, the end of the football season used to simply mean wondering what bowl the Cougs were going to end up in, or looking forward to which players would be joining the program on signing day.

Now? It means wondering who is going to be leaving your program in search of greener pastures.

Transfer portal season is upon us, and the Cougs have not been spared. Most notable of the departures is starting middle linebacker Francisco Mauigoa, he of the 96-yard yard pick six against Oregon, and a guy that head coach Jake Dickert has called “a future pro.” It’s a loss that hurts.

Other notable names joining him are his backup, Travion Brown, and wide receiver De’Zhaun…