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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

WSU run on the field before taking on Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

Battle for the Pac-2; WSU opens conference schedule

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 21, 2023

Is it not ironic? The dust has settled, the football season is in full swing and the conference schedule opens up with the two remaining Pac-12 schools meeting coming off 3-0 season starts. While there...

WSU linebacker Kyle Thornton (52) tackles Utah running back Jaylon Glover during an NCAA football match, Oct. 27.

Pac-12 opening weekend packs a punch

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 21, 2023

The Pac-12 may be falling apart, but that does not mean it will not be a fun season. Pac-12 action kicks off in week four with three matchups between ranked teams, and two more top-ten ranked teams kicking...

Lincoln Victor celebrates a TD reception against Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

Through the Lens: WSU dominates Northern Colorado at home

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor September 19, 2023

In mid-80° degree heat, WSU took down Northern Colorado 64-21 in Martin Stadium to start the season undefeated at 3-0 heading into Pac-12 Conference play.  After a big first-half that saw the...

Lincoln Victor runs in a touchdown in an NCAA Football game against Northern Colorado Sept. 16, 2023 at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash.

WSU receivers in mid-season form ahead of Pac-12 play

SICALY SORRELL, Evergreen columnist September 19, 2023

WSU football has gotten off to an incredible 3-0 start this season and continues to improve every game. While the run game has remained in question to start the season, the Cougs have certainly established...

David Johnson gets into a slapfight with a Northern Colorado receiver, Sept. 16.

Fights theme of NCAA week three

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor September 19, 2023

Week three of the NCAA football season saw no highly anticipated games on the slate. Many teams, such as WSU, played lower-level opponents as Conference play looms just one week away.  Despite...

Cam Ward sings the Cougar Fight Song in front of the Cougar Marching Band after win over Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

Willman’s Heisman Hierarchy – week three

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor September 19, 2023

Conference play is right around the corner for NCAA football and players should be in form for the rest of the season, which also means the Heisman race will start to heat up with bigger wins and better...

John Mateer dances around the Northern Colorado defense on long-running gain, Sept. 16.

Underappreciated Excellence; Coug backups shine

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 19, 2023

Week three was a breeze for WSU football, securing a 64-21 win over the University of Northern Colorado. With the starters playing just the first half, the Cougar reserves got their shot in the limelight...

Cam Ward and Emmett Brown talk during warm-ups the Northern Colorado game, Sept. 16.

QB room shines in win over Northern Colorado

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor September 18, 2023

Three players took snaps behind center for WSU football during the blowout win over Northern Colorado Saturday, with all three looking competent in leading Ben Arbuckle’s offense despite slightly different...

WSU receiver Lincoln Victor celebrates scoring a touchdown with lineman Maake Fifita in an NCAA football game against Northern Colorado Sept. 16, 2023 at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs roll Northern Colorado in preparation for Pac-12 gauntlet

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 17, 2023

Following a rank-earning victory over Wisconsin, the Cougs had fun against the Bears of Northern Colorado Saturday, winning 64-21. The win saw dominance from the first team through the team as 18 players...

Ron Stone Jr. pounces on Wisconsin QB Tanner Mordecai to force a strip-sack fumble, Sept. 9.

Stone and Jackson: WSU defensive duo leading from “a place of love”

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor September 14, 2023

The referee’s whistle pierced the crisp Palouse air as upbeat music bumped in the background, coaches shouted instructions and players celebrated big plays. “Turn the music up,” Ron “RJ” Stone...

WSU edge rusher Ron Stone Jr. celebrates after defeating Colorado State 38-7, Sep. 17, 2022.

Three Cougs receive national honors for week two performances

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 14, 2023

The Cougs secured a massive win over then-No.19 Wisconsin in week two. The victory was not just big for the team and program, but for three standout players who shined under the primetime spotlight.   Ron...

Dean Janikowski lines up an extra point attempt to maintain Cougs lead against Wisconsin, Sept. 9.

Newly ranked Cougs welcome Northern Colorado to the Palouse

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 14, 2023

This is not the first time the Cougs have secured a momentous win over a ranked Wisconsin program. In fact, it happened just last season, and unfortunately, the momentum only lasted so long last time. WSU...

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