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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

Christian Hilborn fights with a UW defender as he blocks, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

Beauty of rivalry week – NCAA week 13

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 28, 2023

Rivalry week. It is the game that, no matter the team’s records, is always circled on the schedule. Beating your rival feels good, no matter what the rest of the season looked like. In 2023, rivalry...

Gesa Field at Martin Stadium ahead of WSU and Colorados bout, Nov. 17 in Pullman, Wash.

COMMENTARY: I’ll miss the Pac-12

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 28, 2023

The final Pac-12 regular season games have been played. Rivalries are finished in their traditional sense. Most Pac-12 matchups do not have a clear path to happen outside of postseason play going forward....

Brennan Jackson and a UW offensive lineman lock helmets in a war in the trenches, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

Through the Lens: Apple Cup 2023

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 28, 2023

Another year, another Apple Cup that did not disappoint. Playing in Seattle, the Cougs came in 5-6, fighting for their bowl eligibility lives, and UW came in 11-0, ranked No. 4 in the country and fighting...

WSU quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) attempts to run around UW defensive back Asa Turner (20) during the Apple Cup at Husky Stadium, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle.

COMMENTARY: Mixed bag on continuation of Apple Cup

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 25, 2023

Ever since UW announced its departure from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten, Saturday’s Apple Cup appeared to be the final bout between the two storied rivals outside of a potential future bowl game. While...

The WSU football team prepares to take the field before the Apple Cup, Nov. 26, 2021, at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

Can the Cougs even beat UW in Seattle?

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 24, 2023

For the final time as Pac-12 Conference foes, WSU and UW will battle it out for bragging rights in the Boeing Apple Cup. In 2023, it will be played in Seattle, with the Huskies leading the all-time series...

Cam Ward runs at the 10-yard line as he looks to score on the ground, Nov. 17, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs blew out Colorado, leaving even more questions about recent performances

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 22, 2023

Six straight losses, the season seemed all but completely over. A 4-6 record with two tough opponents left on the schedule standing between the Cougs and a guaranteed spot in a bowl game. First, it was...

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

WSU vs Colorado: the perfect senior night send-off

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 21, 2023

Leave no doubt.  That was the sentiment that senior defensive linemen Brennan Jackson and Ron Stone Jr. had for their team ahead of their senior night. It seemed like it was going to be a battle,...

Gesa Field at Martin Stadium ahead of WSU and Colorados bout, Nov. 17 in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens: WSU dominates on their senior night

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 21, 2023

Ahead of their final home game of the 2023 season, the WSU football season celebrated their seniors. Double-digit seniors were recognized, including notable names like Brennan Jackson and Ron Stone Jr.,...

Bo Nix warms up his arm prior to taking on the Cougs, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

Willman’s Heisman ranking – week 12

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 20, 2023

There have been 12 weeks of the 2023 NCAAF season already played and now two players sit head and shoulders above the rest of the competition in the Heisman race. While Michael Penix Jr. looked to be a...

Kyle Williams does Shedeur Sanders celebration as the Cougs dominante the Buffaloes in a Friday night blowout, Nov. 17, in Pullman, Wash.

Nearing the end – NCAA week 12

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 20, 2023

Rivalry week is just one week away and we are so close to finding who the four teams that will make up the College Football Playoff are. It already has been a very fun season, but the popcorn should still...

WSU basketball head coach Kyle Smith argues with an official during an NCAA basketball game against Arizona, Jan. 26.

Diving deep into WSU men’s basketball 2-0 start

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 18, 2023

WSU has started the 2023–24 men's basketball season 2-0. They beat Idaho 84-59 to open the season and then took down Prarie View 83-65, an overall point differential of 43 points. While not the top echelon...

WSU defensive back Derrick Langford Jr. jumps over UW wide receiver JaLynn Polk during the Apple Cup, Nov. 26.

Huskies-Cougs, rivals to the very bitter end

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 15, 2023

Whether you attend University of Washington or go to WSU, you know about the historic rivalry of the “Apple Cup” and the bragging rights it brings. But, the rivalry between the two schools runs far...

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