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Washington State Poised to Hire Missouri OC Kirby Moore as Head Coach

A decision expected Friday reflects WSU's quick pivot following Jimmy Rogers's exit to Iowa State.

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - NOVEMBER 29: Head Coach Eli Drinkwitz of the Missouri Tigers walks to the stadium before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Tigers defeated the Razorbacks 31-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Yahoo Sports reports WSU is set to name Moore the program's 36th head coach, and ESPN says a deal is expected to be finalized Friday.
  • Athletic director Jon Harlow and president Betsy Cantwell led the search and zeroed in on Moore one week after Rogers left.
  • Moore has run Missouri's offense for three seasons, contributing to 29 wins, an 11-2 2023, and a Cotton Bowl victory over No. 7 Ohio State.
  • His path includes College of Idaho, two years as a Washington graduate assistant, and a rise to offensive coordinator at Fresno State.
  • A Prosser, Washington native and younger brother of Saints coach Kellen Moore, he would inherit a 6-6 Cougars team set to face Utah State on Dec. 22.