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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 Jake Dickert leading the Cougar Marching Band during the WSU Fight Song, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougar’s curse of the bye week sends chills down WSU’s season

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 1, 2023

Splitting the eight played games of the 2023 season for the WSU football team has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions for fans. WSU went from the best underdog story in the nation, reaching heights as...

Caleb Northcroft throws a pass against Rogers High School during first quarter, Sept. 22, in Pullman, Wash.

A new look Pullman rebounds to roll into the postseason

Zach Thummel October 31, 2023

The Pullman Greyhounds knocked off the West Valley Eagles of Spokane, by a final score of 17-14. Pullman had a fairly balanced attack on the night, featuring a good run-pass split. West Valley was up...

Bo Nix scrambles to get away from a WSU defensive lineman, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

Willman’s Heisman food chain – week nine

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 31, 2023

Nine weeks into the 2023 NCAA football season and the Heisman race still is without a front runner. The top players in betting odds leave a lot to be desired statistically and their teams may be on upset...

Cam Ward rolls to his right looking to make a play against the Ducks, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

Cam Ward’s significant improvement from 2022 to ‘23

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 30, 2023

The second season of the Cam Ward era at WSU is nearly over, and his improvement from his debut year to 2023 has been significant, although the team record has not reflected that through eight games.  Although...

Cam Ward looks up to the Ducks Vision board during media timeout, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

It does not get much more fun than the Pac-12 – NCAA week nine

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 30, 2023

The Pac-12 is notorious for self-sabotage when it comes to the College Football Playoff. It is not uncommon for a mult-loss team to upset one of the top teams in the Conference, making it seem like those...

Four Cougs convene on Oregons Bucky Irving, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

WSU-Oregon was a battle of offensive ideology

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 26, 2023

Oregon took down the visiting Cougs in a 38-24 win in their home Autzen Stadium despite WSU out-gaining the Ducks through the air 438–248 and the Cougs getting 21 first downs to the Ducks’ 20.  Offensive...

WSU running back Nakia Watson runs downfield during an NCAA football game against Arizona State, Nov. 12.

Cougs to battle Devil

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor October 26, 2023

After three weeks of hell, the Cougars (4-3, 1-3 Pac-12) head to Tempe, Arizona, looking to regain their angelic early-season form against Arizona State (1-6, 0-4 Pac-12).  WSU is 7-17-2 all-time in...

Bo Nix scrambles to get away from a WSU defensive lineman, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

Willman’s Heisman pecking order – week eight

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 25, 2023

The 2023 college football season has been far from predictable. A major part of the season, the Heisman race, has equally been unpredictable.  Caleb Williams stood as the favorite for a long time,...

The Ducks and Cougs line up for an extra-point conversion, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

College football is wide open – NCAA week eight

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 24, 2023

After leading the Washington Huskies to a huge top-10 victory over the Oregon Ducks one week ago, Michael Penix Jr. seemed to be the consensus top pick for the Heisman Trophy. North Carolina came into...

Jaylen Jenkins finds a hole in the Badgers defense early in the game, Sept. 9.

WSU running back Jaylen Jenkins dismissed from program

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor October 23, 2023

Sophomore running back Jaylen Jenkins was not active for the Cougs’ loss in Eugene, Oregon, Saturday. The suspension was not due to an injury, but rather for a violation of team rules. WSU head coach...

Nakia Watson dives for the end zone during the first quarter against Oregon, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

WSU vs. Oregon: A loss to build off of

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor October 23, 2023

After a crushing 44-6 loss at home to Arizona, and having to go on the road to take on formerly No. 9 Oregon, WSU faced seemingly unattainable expectations in week eight. Although the Cougs could not pull...

Nakia Watson and Kyle Williams celebrate after a first-quarter TD, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

WSU offensive woes continue, something must change

ZACH THUMMEL October 23, 2023

It’s more than safe to say that the WSU football team has fallen off a cliff in terms of performance in the past three games.  The Cougars started the season 4-0, including two ranked victories....

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