Nick Rolovich didn't completely shut down the possibility of Max Borghi returning to the field this season, but the coach's comments Monday night didn't inspire much confidence Washington State's junior running back would be plowing through defenders in a crimson uniform anytime soon. The Preseason All-Pac-12 First Team selection has missed consecutive games for the Cougars with an undisclosed back injury, and Rolovich was asked Monday night if he expected Borghi to return at any point this season. "I don't know," Rolovich said. "Still going day by day on that one. I guess we'll see how long the season goes." The final sentence of Rolovich's comment may be interpreted one of two ways. If the Cougars win at least three of their final five games, they'd become bowl-eligible, with an opportunity to play an eighth game sometime in late December, conceivably giving Borghi more time to rehab. - Spokesman-Review