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

WSU quarterback Cam Ward attempts a pass in an NCAA football game against the UCLA Bruins October 7, 2023 in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

Commentary: WSU football’s offensive parvum opus

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 10, 2023

WSU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle quickly gained the infatuation of Cougar fans for the fantastic play of quarterback Cam Ward and the entire offensive unit in the first four weeks of the season....

WSU quarterback Cam Ward attempts a pass in an NCAA football game against the UCLA Bruins October 7, 2023 in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

WSU vs. UCLA: a humbling experience

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

Following a 4-0 start and a No. 13 AP ranking, the Cougs electric offense ran into a buzz saw against UCLA Saturday. An offense that averaged 45.8 points per game was only able to rack up 10 and fell...

The WSU football team runs out onto the field before an NCAA football game against Arizona State

Top 15 Cougs look to stay undefeated

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

For just the second time in six weeks, the No. 13 Cougs are hitting the road following a 4-0 start to take on the UCLA Bruins (3-1). More than just another game, however, this is the Cougs' mental health...

Kyle Williams runs to open space to avoid a tackle from an Oregon State defensive back, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Madden, 2K and football; the Kelly and Williams story

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor October 4, 2023

The legacy of WSU wide receivers Josh Kelly and Kyle Williams will forever be linked, not just for their position and performance, but because of their journey and friendship. Kelly and Williams have...

Caleb Northcroft warms up on the sideline while the Pullman defense is on the field, Sept. 22, in Pullman, Wash.

Pullman High School football looks to right the ship

Zach Thummel October 4, 2023

The Pullman Greyhounds (2-3) will be looking to end their two-game losing streak in a Greater Spokane League matchup against the Shadle Park Highlanders (4-1). The game will start at 7:30 p.m. Friday at...

Fans hold up a sign mocking ESPN College Gameday at a game against Oregon State September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

Jake Dickert squashes ESPN beef

Zach Thummel October 4, 2023

Jake Dickert, WSU's head football coach, responded to ESPN’s Pat McAfee in this Monday’s press conference, after McAfee called out WSU and Dickert on ESPN’s College Gameday segment Saturday.  The...

WSU football head coach Jake Dickert looks up at the scoreboard during an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

‘I love being here;’ Dickert responds to the Michigan State reports

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

It was reported Friday, Sept. 29 that Jake Dickert, WSU football’s head coach, is a top candidate in Michigan State’s head coaching search, by Bruce Feldman of The Athletic.  The position is open...

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

NCAA week five – what even happened

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 3, 2023

WSU had a bye week in week five, but many teams nationwide did not. Even though they did not play, they moved from the No. 16 team in the nation to the No. 13 team, thanks in part to the team they just...

Cam Ward sings the Cougar Fight Song in front of the Cougar Marching Band after win over Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

Willman’s Heisman contenders and pretenders – week five

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 3, 2023

With most teams having played multiple Conference games, the top players of the season and the general feel of Conference hierarchies have been figured out. The best teams are known, the best players are...

WSU football player Brennan Jackson signals to the crowd to make noise before an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

WSU football cracks the top 15

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor October 2, 2023

For the first time since 2018, the Cougs have cracked the top 15 in the most recent AP Top 25 poll. The Cougs rose three spots from last week's poll from No. 16 up to No. 13. Despite not playing a snap...

Djouvensky Schlenbaker stands in the front row of the players as the Cougar Marching Bands performs the WSU Fight Song, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens: WSU wins ‘Pac-2’ Championship

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor September 28, 2023

To open Pac-12 Conference play in the 2023 football season, WSU took on the other remaining Pac-12 school Oregon State in what fans affectionately called the 'Pac-2 Championship.' Bringing out the signs...

WSU football head coach Jake Dickert looks up at the scoreboard during an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

Dickert, Cougs vs Gameday, everybody

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor September 28, 2023

“If Jake Dickert has 1,000,000 fans, then I am one of them. If Jake Dickert has 10 fans, I am one of them. If Jake Dickert has one fan, then that is me. If Jake Dickert has zero fans, then I am no longer...

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