The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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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

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...

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

Fast start critical for WSU football

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

Two years ago the Cougars stumbled in week one, falling 26-23 to Utah State, a Mountain West school. Last year WSU got a week one win, but in less than impressive fashion beating FCS Idaho 24-17 at home. This...

WSU defensive back Javan Robinson does a backflip after the WSU football spring game, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

2023 vision: WSU football

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

As fall camp has come and gone and week one is finally upon us, coach Jake Dickert’s message has stayed consistent: control what can be controlled and focus on right now. The continued demise of...

WSU running back Nakia Watson stares down Arizona State linebacker Will Shaffer after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football game, Nov. 12.

Six Cougs named to Reese’s Senior Bowl watchlist

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 24, 2023

The Reese’s Senior Bowl is the premier showcase game for college football players looking to improve their NFL draft stock in front of scouts from around the league. Linebacker Daiyan Henley shined...

ZzuCru holds up a tifo display during an NCAA women’s soccer match against EWU, Aug. 17, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Student section beware: sports pass moving to cyberspace

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor August 24, 2023

Buying a ticket for a WSU football game can be a hassle, especially when it comes to games against opponents like Wisconsin or Oregon where tickets can run out. The student alternative to a ticket, a sports...

Defensive Back Jaden Hicks approaches the line of scrimmage in an NCAA football game against Arizona State University in Pullman, Wash. Nov. 19, 2022

WSU sophomore defensive back getting NFL hype in year two

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 24, 2023

A former three-star safety recruit out of Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jaden Hicks is now on the pro football radar. Pro Football Focus ranked the top-five safeties for the 2024 NFL...

WSU quarterback Cameron Ward warms up before an NCAA football game against Arizona State, Nov. 12.

Cougs 2023 success relies on how good Cam Ward can be

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor August 24, 2023

Named to both the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and Reese’s Senior Bowl watch lists, WSU quarterback Cam Ward has lofty expectations for his performance from the national media.  After coming to...

Cam Ward looks for an open reciever for big yardage, Aug. 19.

WSU Quarterback Cam Ward shines in teams final fall scrimmage

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

The Cougs held their final scrimmage Saturday under the lights and under the smoke. The spotlight, however, was on second-year Cougar Cam Ward, who showed off his electric arm talent and unique play-making...

WSU running back Djouvensky Schlenbaker breaks through the defense to score a touchdown during the WSU football spring game, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU fall camp: prepping for week one

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 20, 2023

With less than three weeks until the 2023 football season kicks off, the WSU football team has improved significantly and things are coming together. However, just like any other program, there are a few...

Butch T. Cougar crowd surfs in the student section during an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Sep. 24.

How To Attend a WSU Football Game

ZACH THUMMEL August 17, 2023

As a student, attending a WSU football game can be an intimidating task. While it may seem like a lot to figure out, the process is quite simple for a student and it’s a great time.  The first step...

WSU head coach Jake Dickert talks to his players during practice, Aug. 17, at Martin Stadium.

WSU Football Fall Camp Preview

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 5, 2023

With an uncertain future for the Pac-12 Conference and a large amount of turnover within the WSU football program, the Cougs finally get to something certain: fall camp. Heading into his second full...

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