Cougar Football Holds First Scrimmage of Preseason Camp

PULLMAN, Wash. (Aug. 14, 2021) - Washington State Football held its first scrimmage of preseason camp Saturday, working through 70-plus plays at the Indoor Practice Facility.
 
Quarterback Cammon Cooper led the way with a pair of touchdowns passes to Donovan Ollie (70, 7) while going 6-of-7 for 110 yards while Jayden de Laura completed 5-of-7 passes for 38 yards with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Nakia Watson. Xavier Ward added a five-yard touchdown pass to Josh Meredith.
 
On the ground, running back Nakia Watson led the way with 34 yards in three carries while Peni Naulu added 18 yards on four carries and Kannon Katzer rushed three times for 14 yards. Wideout Billy Pospisil III led all players with four catches while Calvin Jackson Jr. added three catches and Donovan Ollie caught two passes for 77 yards, both for touchdowns.
 
The Cougar defense combined for six sacks and six pass breakups as Ben Wilson led the way with pair of sacks.
 
WSU will take Sunday off before returning to practice Monday.