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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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The crowd of shirtless fans twirling their clothes in the air atop the student section at the WSU vs. Toledo game, Oct. 25

Student behind the “shirtless section” at WSU football game shares why he started trend

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2025

Carter Nichols is the WSU freshman behind the shirtless section at the last WSU home football game.  The game, which occurred during Family Weekend on Oct. 25th, was cold and rainy. That did not stop...

WSU football takes the field at home during the Apple Cup in 2025.

The Game Day Drama: A lesson in why journalism needs higher standards

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2025

During the broadcast of last weekend's football game between WSU and Louisiana Tech, CW's Ryan Leaf reported that ESPN's College Game Day series would be headed to James Madison University next weekend...

SoFi Stadium showcases the College Football Playoff trophy during the 2022 Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl, Dec. 17, in Los Angeles.

Abe’s re-ranks: College football’s best and brightest

Abe Daniel, Sports reporter November 18, 2025

The AP and CFP Top 25 align with each other for the most part and that is an issue. The top 25 teams are not just about who lost and won last week, it should be about the body of work and how dominant...

Ishmael Gibbs celebrates after a touchdown by Josh Meredith, Nov. 15, 2025

Cougars dominate the Bulldogs in Pullman

KellerRay Hutsell Zandell, Sports reporter November 17, 2025

The Cougs were at home this week following an embarrassing loss on the road to the two-win conference rival Beavers 10-7, and there is no doubt this team needed to blow off some steam. As a result, the...

Washington State wide receiver Devin Ellison catches a pass during the first day of practice on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Rogers Field in Pullman, Wash. (Geoff Crimmins/The Spokesman-Review)

Wide receiver Devin Ellison removed from Cougar roster

Abe Daniel, Sports reporter November 17, 2025

Devin Ellison is no longer on the WSU football roster. Ellison played in two games for the Cougs, his first game was the Apple Cup where he had three catches, 52 yards and one touchdown. He played only...

Josh Meredith and Leo Pulalasi lead out the Cougar football team on Aug. 30 against Idaho.

Signing season: WSU football signs John Johnson

DOUGLAS WOOD, Sports reporter November 14, 2025

The Cougars have landed their latest verbal commitment for the class of 2026: quarterback/athlete John Johnson. Hailing from Edna Karr High School in New Orleans, Louisiana, Johnson stands at 6 feet and...

Tariq Woolen celebrating with the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League (Courtesy of Heavy.com).

Ray’s Ranks Week 10: Hawks dethrone the Bills

KellerRay Hutsell Zandell, Sports reporter November 13, 2025

Are the Hawks the best team in the league? Are the Bills and Packers true contenders? Do the Patriots crack the top ten for the first time? Let’s find out.  F Tier: Is The Season Over Yet? 32....

AJ Brown runs the football for the Eagles in the National Football League (Courtesy of clutchpoints.com).

Week 11 predictions: Every matchup broken down

Abe Daniel and CONNER ORR November 13, 2025

Abe’s (43- 23) Predictions:   Jets vs Patriots: The Jets will be without all-pro receiver Garret Wilson. While this should be a big loss, the Jets pass game has been abysmal. QB Justin...

Pullman high school football's quarterback Connor Stewart winding up a pass against Moscow high school on Friday Sep. 12 2025.

“A true leader” Connor Stewart steers Greyhounds to the playoffs

Abe Daniel, Sports reporter November 13, 2025

Starting the season 0‑4 was not how senior quarterback Connor Stewart envisioned his final year at Pullman High School beginning. A tough loss to West Valley High School, where the Greyhounds scored...

Kyle Williams celebrates to his sideline after scoring an early TD, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Pro Cougs Week 11: Williams calls the house and Lucas shoots down the Cardinals

Abe Daniel, Sports reporter November 12, 2025

In Week 11 the Palouse products showed out. The stand-out Coug this week was Kyle Williams, who had a 72-yard touchdown. Abraham Lucas continued his play from last week dominating the Cardinals edge-rushers....

WSU football snags wide receiver commit

BEN WALKER, Sports reporter November 12, 2025

The Cougars have their next wide receiver commit in the class of 2026. Jamal Polite Jr., out of Killeen, Texas, has committed to the Cougs. Standing at 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds, Polite had two other offers...

Max Baloun celebrating with the Cougar football team at home (Courtesy of WSU Athletics).

Lucky number 7: Max Baloun recieves medical redshirt

DOUGLAS WOOD, Sports reporter November 12, 2025

Cougar football has been hit hard by the injury bug this season on the defensive side of the ball. Next year should be better, thanks to starting defensive tackle Max Baloun, who is expected to obtain...

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