There is one certainty to the process in Pullman, however, and it should be cause for concern among WSU constituents: The Cougars signed Rogers to a five-year contract that will pay $1.57 million annually, according to published reports.

Washington State signed new coach Jimmy Rogers to a five-year contract that will pay $1.57 million annually. Here's why that should be cause for concern among Cougars fans.

Washington State hired South Dakota State's Jimmy Rogers as its head football coach Saturday. Rogers replaces Jake Dickert, who left to become Wake Forest’s head coach Dec. 18. “Throughout the process,

Washington State is expected to hire South Dakota State coach Jimmy Rogers, Yahoo Sports reports. Rogers would replace Jake Dickert, who left to replace Dave Clawson at Wake Forest earlier this month.

Like grading draft picks or trades, it would be foolish to label this a win or a whiff, but at the very least new WSU coach Jimmy Rogers provides the Cougars with intriguing upside.

Washington State has hired South Dakota State's Jimmy Rogers to a five-year deal as the Cougars' next head coach, the school announced Saturday.

Rogers starred at South Dakota State, was a team captain and earned all-conference honors during his playing career. He quickly transitioned into the coaching staff and had served at his alma mater between his playing and coaching careers for nearly two decades.

Washington State hired Jimmy Rogers of South Dakota State as its new head coach, the school announced Saturday. Rogers accepted a five-year deal, according to Washington State. Rogers, 37, went

Washington State has hired South Dakota State football coach Jimmy Rogers, as confirmed by the university. What to know:

Washington State is hiring Jimmy Rogers of South Dakota State as its new head coach, according to multiple reports on Saturday. Rogers reportedly accepted a five-year deal, according to ESPN.