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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

Then-redshirt sophomore quarterback Tyler Hilinski looks for a receiver against Boise State on Sept. 9, 2017 in Martin Stadium. Hilinski led WSU to a 47-44 comeback win.

Hilinski’s legacy lives on at WSU

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter September 23, 2021

Jan. 16, 2018, was the tragic end of a legendary quarterback’s life, but the beginning of a new chapter of his incredible legacy at WSU.  From that day, the awareness for chronic traumatic encephalopathy,...

WSU defensive back Daniel Isom (3) leads his team onto the field before a game against USC Sept. 18 in Pullman.

Cougs hit the road

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor September 23, 2021

WSU heads east for an 11:30 a.m. game Saturday to play its first away game of the season at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. WSU and Utah are both coming off losses in their week three matchups...

The WSU student section lies empty at the end of a college football game Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman.

King of the collapse

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter September 21, 2021

For as much as you can argue about WSU head coach Nick Rolovich, there is one thing for certain: the coach has embraced the Pullman tradition of “Couging it” more than any other coach in program history. To...

WSU wide receiver Calvin Jackson Jr. (8) catches a pass during a college football game against the USC Trojans on Sept. 18 in Martin Stadium.

Pac-12 power rankings: Week 4

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter September 21, 2021

With Pac-12 play just around the corner for most teams in the conference, the nonconference slate is now over. We head into week four of the young 12-week college football season, and the Pac-12 has been...

WSU defensive end Andrew Edson (85) sacks USC quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) during the first half of a college football game Sept. 18 in Pullman.

WSU ‘cougs’ it against USC

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor September 19, 2021

The Cougar first and second halves were stark opposites of each other, resulting in a 45-14 USC win over WSU.  After going up 14-0 in the first half, WSU fans hoped Head Coach Nick Rolovich could...

WSU defesnive back Halid Djibril stands on the sideline with teammates during a Sept. 11 game against Portland State in Martin Stadium.

Keys to victory against USC

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter September 16, 2021

The Cougs will have their hands full this weekend when the Trojans come to town. Both teams are coming in, having been upset in one of their first two matches. USC came into the season as a Pac-12 favorite,...

WSU quarterback Jayden de Laura scrambles and throws the ball against Portland State on Sept. 11, 2021.

Cougs welcome Trojans to Gesa Field

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor September 16, 2021

WSU is set to host the USC Trojans for its Pac-12 opener at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in Martin Stadium. Both teams come into the game 1-1 with WSU losing the season opener against Utah State and USC falling...

WSU fans cheer on the Cougs against Portland State on Sept. 11, 2021, in Martin Stadium.

Cougs pounce back in Martin Stadium

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter September 12, 2021

Following a tough start in the season opener, WSU got things back on the right foot with a 44-24 win against Portland State on Saturday. “It’s a good way to win,” Head Coach Nick Rolovich said. The...

WSU Head Coach Nick Rolovich walks to the sideline as a fan holds a sign at him Sept. 4 at Martin Stadium in Pullman.

Hot seat gets hotter

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter September 9, 2021

After an off-season filled with off-the-field distractions, the Cougars walked into Martin Stadium in front of a packed student section. A night that should have been full of celebrations ended with heartbreak...

WSU students cheer on the Cougars against the Utah State Aggies on Sept. 4 at Martin Stadium in Pullman.

WSU looks to bounce back against Portland State

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter September 9, 2021

Following last weekend’s loss to Utah State, WSU gets set to host FCS opponent Portland State this weekend in Martin Stadium. The Cougs come in with a 95.4 percent chance to win, according to ESPN’s...

Butch T. Cougar interacts with some fans at Martin Stadium Sept. 4 in Pullman.

WSU to require proof of vaccination for football games

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2021

Today, WSU Athletics announced a new COVID-19 policy requiring everyone over 12 years old to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of a game. The new policy goes into...

Max Borghi leads his team onto the field on Sept. 4 at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington.

Utah State spoils return to Martin Stadium

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2021

On Saturday, after waiting nearly two years, the Cougars got back on Gesa Field with fans in the stands. Unfortunately for the fans in attendance, a series of poor decisions led to an upset loss for WSU,...

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