Offensive coordinator Kirby Moore is expected to depart Missouri after three seasons and take over as Washington State’s next head coach, giving Moore his first opportunity to run a program.

National reports throughout the week indicated Moore had emerged as one of the Cougars’ top choices, and by Friday the two sides had finalized an agreement, according to Bruce Feldman of The Athletic.

Moore, 35, grew up in Prosser, Washington, roughly a two-and-a-half hour drive from Pullman. He starred at Prosser High School playing for his father, Tom, before playing receiver at Boise State, then climbing the coaching ladder at Fresno State and on to Missouri.

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