The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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

James and Ali.

The life of the Coug behind Butch T. Cougar

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 10, 2024

On the very first Butch T. Cougar skit of the 2021 WSU football season, the plan was for Butch to propose and marry one of the cheerleaders. Originally not even supposed to be the one working that game,...

The Oregon offense and the WSU defense line up during an NCAA college football game, Sep. 24.

New year, new Cougs: defense edition

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor January 9, 2024

As 2024 continues to roll in, WSU has a plethora of new defensive reinforcements from their 2024 high school class. Without further ado, it is time to introduce the fresh new faces set to defend the den...

Jake Dickert and the 2023 WSU football team getting ready to take the field at Husky Stadium, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

New year, new Cougs: offense edition

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor January 9, 2024

With the new year upon us, and the 2023 football season in the books for WSU, a new wave of Cougs have signed on as reinforcements for 2024. Some high schoolers, some transfers but all with one goal: to...

Michael Penix Jr. drops back as he looked down the field for an open receiver, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

New year’s six bowls bring elite entertainment

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 2, 2024

To wrap up the 2023 college football bowl season, excluding next week’s National Championship, the New Year’s Six bowls were full of utter blowouts as well as some of the best football games played...

DJ Uiagalelei hands the ball off to Damien Martinez during a game against WSU, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Second round of bowl games excites

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor December 30, 2023

During the most recent cycle of NCAA bowl games (Dec. 28–29), one thing stood above the rest: the life-size Pop-Tart on display at the Pop-Tarts Bowl. The media sensation from TikTok to X made it clear...

No. 15 USC stays at the top of the rankings after they beat WSU 38-13.

First set of bowl game storylines

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor December 28, 2023

While the WSU football team fell short of a bowl game in 2023 after finishing the regular season with a record of 5-7, the 2023 college football bowl games have been very interesting. From a bowl game...

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

College Football Playoff semifinal preview: a three-part story. 

ZACH THUMMEL December 24, 2023

The Controversy The College Football Playoff committee selected Michigan, Washington, Texas, and Alabama for the college football playoff on December *Dec. -BW 3. These selections sparked controversy...

The WSU football teams runs out with Mike Leach pirate flags, Sept. 9.

WSU 2024 opponents announced

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

The dust is settling after the abrupt departure of 10 of the original Pac-12 schools. With the recent agreement to play six non-conference games against Mountain West opponents, Wazzu has added a new opponent...

The Kibbie Dome, home of the Idaho Vandals

COMMENTARY: Thank you Idaho football

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor December 12, 2023

Dear Idaho, I just want to say: I’m thankful and I’m sorry. In their best “Coug’d it” impression, the Idaho Vandals literally dropped the ball in their 30-22 loss to Albany in the quarterfinals...

Lapwai Wildcats huddle before their homecoming matchup against Troy.

Bringing gridiron back to Lapwai High School

SICALY SORRELL, Evergreen sports reporter December 11, 2023

It was a brisk night as many students and family members began to gather on the damp bleachers with flowers and blankets in hand. Some camped out on the sidelines under canopies while others watched from...

Brennan Jackson takes in everything about his senior night before getting two scoop and score against Colorado, Nov. 17, in Pullman, Wash.

Keepin up on Cougs; offseason departure tracker

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

As the offseason continues to unfold, among other things many Cougars will be going their separate ways. Whether it be transferring, entering the draft or just graduating, below we will follow the paths...

WSU defensive back Chau Smith-Wade lines up during practice, Aug. 17, at GESA Field.

Cougar corner Chau Smith-Wade declares for NFL Draft

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor December 9, 2023

December 9: WSU cornerback Chau Smith-Wade announced he will be foregoing his remaining eligibility and entering the 2024 NFL Draft.  The star corner announced his decision on his Instagram, thanking...

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