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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Brennan Jackson celebrates toward his sideline after recovering a fumble forced by Ron Stone Jr., Sept. 9.

WSU defense could fuel miracle season

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor September 12, 2023

“Strip sack and a touchdown. Stone and Jackson, stone cold. Touchdown Cougars,” Mark Jones and Louis Riddick said on the ABC broadcast.  Stone cold. The second strip-sack by Ron Stone Jr. of...

Fans rush the field and celebrate with Back Home and the Cougar Fight Song after win against Wisconsin, Sept. 9.

Cougs beat everybody in stunning Pullman weekend amid Conference uncertainty

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor September 12, 2023

All eyes are on all of WSU’s athletic programs as the 2023–24 athletic Pac-12 Championships are the last ones with the current state of the Conference. While not the favorites to win any of them, the...

Lincoln Victor splits the defense on a short pass to score a TD against Wisconsin, Sept. 9.

Upsets and big games headline NCAA week 2

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor September 12, 2023

Headlining the second week of the NCAAF season, then-No. 11 Texas took down No. 3 Alabama in their own house to solidify that maybe in 2023, they are back. Then, in primetime, WSU strongly upset then-No.19...

Brennan Jackson celebrates with Nusi Malani after scoring a TD on a fumble recovery, Sept. 9.

Rank the Cougs! WSU football makes a statement in primetime

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 10, 2023

The Pac-12 is a mess, but the Cougs just do not care. WSU neutralized a dominant Badgers run game en route to a 31-22 statement win over No.19 Wisconsin on national television. The talk seems to always...

WSU quarterback Cameron Ward celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football match against Utah, Oct. 27, 2022.

Cougs set for home-opener in rematch vs. No. 19 Wisconsin

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 8, 2023

Coming off a dominant week one win, WSU football is looking for an early season statement win at home. To amplify things, the Cougs will be honoring their late former coach Mike Leach and doing it all...

WSU Head Coach Mike Leach runs out onto the field with his team before the game against University of Oregon on Oct. 20, 2018, at Martin Stadium.

WSU to honor Mike Leach in primetime Saturday

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 7, 2023

Heading into Saturday's sellout home opener against the No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers, the WSU football team will be paying tribute to late head coach Mike Leach.  There will be a giveaway for students...

Quarterback Gardner Minshew II smiles for photos after fans storm the field following the Cougars victory over Oregon on Oct. 20 at Martin Stadium.

Pro Cougs looking to take NFL by storm in 2023

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 7, 2023

A common measuring stick of a school's success in a sport is the number of professionals they produce. Let’s take a look at the former Cougs who made it past cut-day 2023 in the NFL. Frankie Luvu...

WSU wide receiver Lincoln Victor jumps for a pass during an NCAA football game against Colorado State, Sep. 17, 2022.

Pac-12 shockingly sits as top Power 5 Conference after week one

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor September 5, 2023

Through the first week of the 2023 college football season, the Pac-12 Conference stands alone as the best Conference in terms of winning percentage, as all 12 teams won their first week games and USC...

WSU defensive back Jaden Hicks returns a pick six in an NCAA football game against Colorado State Sept. 2nd, 2023 in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Cougars shake off rocky start en route to week one blowout win over Colorado State

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 3, 2023

The Cougs took a trip to Fort Collins to take on the CSU Rams looking for a fast start to their 2023 season, winning 50-24. While it took a few drives to come alive, the Cougars got a lot of the results...

Referees come together for a flag in a Pullman High School football game.

Pullman football fall in week one matchup on the road

Zach Thummel September 3, 2023

The Pullman Greyhounds fell in their football season opener 42-21 against the Lakeland Hawks in Rathdrum, Idaho.  Pullman quarterback Caleb Northcroft had three passing touchdowns on the night, with...

Head Coach David Cofer shows his Pullman High School football team specific plays.

Pullman high school football travels to Idaho to open season

ZACH THUMMEL August 31, 2023

Pullman High School football kicks off its 2023 season Friday against the Lakeland High School Hawks in Rathdrum, Idaho. This is a non-league game and will be Lakeland’s third game of the season,...

WSU quarterback Cameron Ward throws a pass during an NCAA football game against Colorado State, Sep. 17, 2022, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs kickoff 2023 season in Fort Collins

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 31, 2023

Coming off a 7-6 season, the Cougs take a road trip to face off with the Colorado State Rams of the Mountain West Conference. WSU is 1-1 all-time against CSU, having defeated them 38-7 last year on the...

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