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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

Should Cougs still play in Holiday Bowl?

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor December 18, 2024

The Cougars are now without their head coach, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, QB coach, RB coach and 22 players (ten starters). On top of that, a majority of the regulars remaining are seniors...

Head coach Jake Dickert glances at the Autzen Stadium jumbotron during WSU football's 38-24 loss to Oregon, Oct. 21. 2023 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

BREAKING: Dickert ditches WSU for Wake Forest

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor December 18, 2024

It was reported this morning that Wake Forest University will be hiring former WSU head football coach Jake Dickert to be their new head football coach. The destruction of the WSU football team is complete. The...

WSU QB John Mateer runs in open space in a week four win 54-52 over SJSU at Gesa Field in Pullman, Wash.

BREAKING: John Mateer expected to transfer from WSU

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor December 16, 2024

After spending the weekend with his family, John Mateer has reportedly reached the decision to enter the transfer portal and leave WSU, according to CBS sports. Mateer himself has not made any announcements,...

COLUMN: Should teams cancel their tough noncon games?

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor December 9, 2024

After the final College Football Playoff rankings had SMU and Indiana making the CFP over SEC teams like Alabama and Ole Miss, who had tougher schedules, a new idea is being promulgated by SEC fans that...

Butch rides out onto the field in a football game between WSU and Portland State University.

COLUMN: Tune out the noise; 2024 was a win for the Cougs

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor December 9, 2024

As the 2024 college football season comes to a close, Cougar fans may be feeling mixed emotions. The Cougars finished the season with losses to New Mexico, Oregon State and Wyoming in a trio of heartbreaking...

How WSU benefited from ASU’s Big 12 Title

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor December 9, 2024

Washington State is officially headed to the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 in San Diego, and they've got a former Pac-12 conference rival to thank for it. That would Arizona State, whose win over Iowa State...

WSU head coach Jake Dickert motivates his team ahead of NCAA football game against Oregon, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

COLUMN: The Cougs won by losing

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor December 9, 2024

The Cougars "Coug'd" it at the end of the year, losing to Wyoming and Oregon State, blowing a shot at the College Football Playoff and embarrassing themselves as frauds in the Mountain West. Right? Or...

COLUMN l The Committee got it right and wrong

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor December 9, 2024

When the College Football Playoff committee released its final rankings and playoff bracket on Sunday, there was a massive controversy among fans of college football over who should get the final spot...

John Mateer is all smiles after helping the Cougs take down Northern Colorado at home, Sept. 16.

Mateer decision looms large as Cougs prep for Holiday

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor December 9, 2024

As the Cougars prepare for their bowl game against Syracuse, one major storyline remains unclear. Will John Mateer return to Pullman in 2025, or will he transfer for a new opportunity? Mateer led all...

WSU Running Back Wayshawn Parker handling a carry.

WSU Football Transfer Portal Tracker

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor December 9, 2024

Welcome to the WSU Transfer Portal Tracker, where we'll be tracking every transfer in and out of Wazzu this college football offseason. This page will be updated regularly So far, there are 17 players...

WSU tight end Cooper Mathers celebrates a touchdown catch with wide reeiver Carlos Hernandez in a game against SDSU at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, Calif.

Unsung Coug of the Week: Cooper Mathers; red zone threat

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor November 14, 2024

Cooper Mathers has not caught many passes for the Cougars in 2024, but when he has, they've been big time plays. The senior tight end from Seattle has an insane 60% touchdown rate when he does catch...

WSU Running back Wayshawn Parker runs away from defenders in a 70-30 win over Portland State at Gesa Field Saturday, August 31, 2024.

The Wayshawn Parker factor

ZACH THUMMEL November 14, 2024

The Washington State football program has recently become known as a heavy-throwing team, stemming from the roots of Mike Leach’s time on the Palouse.  The love for the pass was so ingrained in the...

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