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Kirby Moore Hired as Washington State Cougars Head Coach
The 35-year-old offensive coordinator from Missouri takes over the Cougars program.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:24pm
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The bold, geometric visual style captures the strategic complexity and high-energy dynamics of the coaching transition at Washington State.Prosser TodayThe Washington State Cougars have hired Kirby Moore, the 35-year-old offensive coordinator from Missouri, as their new head football coach. Moore, a native of Prosser, Washington, is known for his high-powered offenses and will be tasked with reviving the Cougars program after a 6-6 season in 2025 under former coach Jimmy Rogers, who left for Iowa State.
Why it matters
Moore's hiring represents a homecoming for the former Boise State receiver, who now gets the chance to lead his home-state program. His innovative offensive schemes, which helped Missouri rank among the SEC's best in total offense and rushing, could provide a much-needed boost to a Washington State team that has struggled to find consistent success in recent years.
The details
After five seasons as a player at Boise State, Moore began his coaching career at the College of Idaho in 2014. He later spent time as a graduate assistant at Washington and as an assistant at Fresno State before joining Missouri as offensive coordinator in 2023. In his three seasons with the Tigers, Moore's offenses ranked among the SEC's best, including the top rushing attack this past year led by star running back Ahmad Hardy.
- Kirby Moore was hired as the new Washington State Cougars head coach on April 12, 2026.
- Moore spent the previous three seasons as Missouri's offensive coordinator.
The players
Kirby Moore
The 35-year-old native of Prosser, Washington, who is the new head coach of the Washington State Cougars. Moore previously served as the offensive coordinator at Missouri, where he oversaw one of the SEC's top offenses.
Jimmy Rogers
The former Washington State head coach, who led the Cougars to a 6-6 record in 2025 before leaving to take the head coaching job at Iowa State.
Ahmad Hardy
The star running back at Missouri, who led the SEC in rushing yards per game under Moore's offensive coordination.
What they’re saying
“My family and I are thrilled to join the Iowa State community. Iowa State has been a top program for years, and we're excited to continue its success. I'm grateful for the opportunity to lead the Cyclones and compete at the highest level.”
— Jimmy Rogers, Former Washington State Head Coach
What’s next
Moore will now begin assembling his coaching staff and recruiting players to Pullman as he looks to turn around the Washington State program.
The takeaway
Kirby Moore's homecoming to Washington as the new Cougars head coach represents an exciting opportunity for the program to revitalize its offense and compete at a higher level in the Pac-12. His innovative schemes and track record of success at Missouri make him an intriguing hire, and Washington State fans will be eager to see how he can translate that to wins on the Palouse.
