Cougs Fans, You Need to See The Huge Payout Washington State Just Made for a 2033 Rivalry Game

Alright, Cougs faithful, buckle up! We’ve got some wild news dropping from Pullman that’s already making waves, even if it’s for a game nearly a decade away. Our Washington State Cougars just locked in another showdown with the Idaho Vandals, setting the stage for a September 3, 2033 clash right there at Martin Stadium. And get this: our beloved WSU is shelling out a cool $550,000 just to make sure this rivalry game happens! You read that right, half a million bucks for bragging rights in 2033. Talk about commitment!

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Seriously, $550,000 is no joke for a guarantee. This contract, which FBSchedules.com snagged via a public records request, shows just how much this rivalry means. We’re talking about history here, people. This feud goes all the way back to 1894! The Cougars have absolutely dominated the series, leading 74-17-3 overall. Remember last season? We just barely slipped by them, 13-10, so you know they’re always itching for a win against us, no matter the spread.

From 1998 to 2007, these two teams squared off ten times, with nine of those battles going down in Pullman and one right here in Seattle. And for all you history buffs, the last time these squads met over in Moscow at the Kibbie Dome was way back in 1966. Though, fun fact, a reader pointed out the Kibbie Dome didn't actually open until 1971, so that 1966 game must've been elsewhere! Little details like that make these rivalries so rich, don't they?

Looking Ahead to What's Brewing

This 2033 matchup is the first non-conference game on the books for either team that season, which tells you how early WSU is planning. But don’t forget, we’re also slated to host Idaho in Pullman on September 4, 2027, and again on September 15, 2029. So yeah, the Vandals are going to be making the trip across the border a few times in the coming years!

And speaking of the immediate future, our Cougars kick off the 2026 season on Saturday, September 5. Where? Right here in Seattle against the rival Washington Huskies. You know what that means: Lumen Field is gonna be absolutely rocking for the biggest rivalry in the state! Meanwhile, Idaho starts their 2026 season even earlier, in Week Zero on Friday, August 28, on the road against the Cal Poly Mustangs. So while 2033 feels like a lifetime away, there’s plenty of Cougar football to get hyped for way sooner than that. Go Cougs!

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