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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

Students bring signs into the stands to show their support for their team, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Finding Our Way Back Home: To The Big 10?

ADDISON WONG, Evergreen columnist September 26, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 23, WSU and Oregon State convened for their historic 108th encounter, marking a significant milestone in their rivalry. This matchup was characterized by several noteworthy firsts:...

WSU run on the field before taking on Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

Battle for the Pac-2; WSU opens conference schedule

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 20, 2023

Is it not ironic? The dust has settled, the football season is in full swing and the conference schedule opens up with the two remaining Pac-12 schools meeting coming off 3-0 season starts. While there...

WSU linebacker Kyle Thornton (52) tackles Utah running back Jaylon Glover during an NCAA football match, Oct. 27.

Pac-12 opening weekend packs a punch

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 20, 2023

The Pac-12 may be falling apart, but that does not mean it will not be a fun season. Pac-12 action kicks off in week four with three matchups between ranked teams, and two more top-ten ranked teams kicking...

WSU edge rusher Ron Stone Jr. celebrates after defeating Colorado State 38-7, Sep. 17, 2022.

Three Cougs receive national honors for week two performances

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 13, 2023

The Cougs secured a massive win over then-No.19 Wisconsin in week two. The victory was not just big for the team and program, but for three standout players who shined under the primetime spotlight.   Ron...

Dean Janikowski lines up an extra point attempt to maintain Cougs lead against Wisconsin, Sept. 9.

Newly ranked Cougs welcome Northern Colorado to the Palouse

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 13, 2023

This is not the first time the Cougs have secured a momentous win over a ranked Wisconsin program. In fact, it happened just last season, and unfortunately, the momentum only lasted so long last time. WSU...

WSU edge rusher Brennan Jackson celebrates a sack during an NCAA football match against Utah, Oct. 27.

Seven Cougars Earn Preseason All-Pac 12 Honors

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor July 24, 2023

While pre-season speculation and expectations are not everything, it’s always great to be recognized and be a name to look at come week one. The Pac-12 announced its 2023 All-Pac-12 honors as voted...

WSU head coach Jake Dickert and his team celebrate after defeating Colorado State 38-7, Sep. 17.

WSU football adds two 2024 recruits, up to four total

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief June 17, 2023

On Monday, WSU football added a duo of three-star recruits to their 2024 recruiting class to bring their total to four players, tallying 12-total stars of talent. The new recruits bolster the future of...

Drew Bledsoe, who became the first overall pick of the 1993 NFL Draft, throwing in the snow

Historic Cougs: Drew Bledsoe

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief June 14, 2023

Former WSU football coach Mike Price believed his team has just nailed the greatest recruit in program history when, in 1990, he met Ellensburg native and Walla Walla High School quarterback Drew Bledsoe “He...

WSU alumni and ex-quarterback Ryan Leaf throws a pass during the 2022 Spring Game, April 23, 2022, at Martin Stadium.

From the biggest bust in NFL history to Hall of Fame candidacy

ZACH THUMMEL, Evergreen Sports Writer June 12, 2023

On June 5, the College Football Hall of Fame nominated Ryan Leaf to be on the ballot for the class of 2024. Leaf played for Washington State from 1995–97. In the 1997 season, Leaf led the Cougars...

Meet the new guy: WSU wide receivers coach Nick Edwards

Meet the new guy: WSU wide receivers coach Nick Edwards

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

This offseason has been filled with turnover for WSU football, with players graduating, coming and going via the transfer portal and coaching changes. But WSU has filled their last open coaching spot with...

Joe Burrow had a college football season in 2019 that may never be replicated.

Joe Burrow’s 2019 season was legendary 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief December 8, 2022

Only a few years ago, the college football world saw the single most incredible season any individual has ever had. That season was the 2019 year of Joe Burrow.  Burrow, or more fondly known as Burreaux,...

The WSU football team makes their entrance onto the field before an NCAA football match against California, Oct. 1.

Willman’s final Heisman top five 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief December 6, 2022

Following the conclusion of the regular-season and conference championship games, the games that impact the Heisman vote have now been played. Even so, the winner is not a clear picture, as several players...

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