What happened: Washington State wide receiver Branden Ganashamoorthy relinquished a men's track and field scholarship after two months of workouts following the 2023 season to remain with the football program as a walk-on. The 6-foot-3 receiver broke out at Oregon State with a First-year head coach Kirby Moore placed Ganashamoorthy into the regular rotation in Week 1 after a standout spring and preseason camp.

Why it matters: Ganashamoorthy provides Eshelman with a 6-foot-3 downfield target capable of separating against man coverage as the Cougars develop their passing offense under Moore. His high-volume outing at Oregon State forces opposing secondaries to account for him with safety help entering Saturday's game against No. 21 Boise State.

What to watch: Washington State takes on No. 21 Boise State on Saturday, where Ganashamoorthy and Eshelman will face a ranked pass defense likely to roll coverage his way.