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Jimmy Rogers speaks at his introductory press conference on Jan. 9. Pullman, Wash.

WSU football continues to fill out roster with new recruits as Rogers lays the groundwork

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 17, 2025

After losing a group of recruits who followed ex-head coach Jake Dickert to Wake Forest, WSU football needed to put extra time into the high school recruiting process this offseason. New head coach Jimmy...

Tight end Ademola Faleye was one of a handful of Michigan State football players who entered the NCAA transfer portal

WSU brings in three-star TE from BIG 10

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 17, 2025

New head coach Jimmy Rogers and the WSU Cougar football program continue to build out their roster for 2025 and have now added a three-star tight end from the Big 10. Ademola Faleye, a 6-foot-7 junior,...

New head coach Jimmy Rogers and Athletic Director Anne McCoy speak at Rogers' introductory press conference on Jan. 9, Pullman, Wash.

WSU football coaching staff coming into form

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 17, 2025

Jimmy Rogers' coaching staff for 2025 is coming into form as new position coaches have been announced by WSU Football. After hiring Danny Freund as offensive coordinator and Jesse Bobbit as defensive...

Kyle Williams celebrates to his sideline after scoring an early TD, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs star WR Kyle Williams accepts invite to Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl, declares for NFL draft

Connor Seuferling, Sports Contributor January 13, 2025

After a season full of historic highs, star WSU wide receiver Kyle Williams has had an eventful past week. On Jan. 4, Williams accepted an invite to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl and the Senior Bowl...

'We talked with a tremendous number of qualified coaches, then we met Jimmy Rogers'

‘We talked with a tremendous number of qualified coaches, then we met Jimmy Rogers’

Connor Seuferling, Sports Contributor January 13, 2025

"This is the next chapter of Washington State football," Jimmy Rogers said. "This is the next chapter of Washington State Univeristy. We will rise and we will be a national contender." The next chapter...

Former head coach Nick Rolovich loses wrongful termination lawsuit against WSU

Judge sides with WSU, throws out Rolovich’s lawsuit

MAKANI PANG, Evergreen news editor January 8, 2025

A federal judge sided with WSU on Monday, throwing out former head coach Rolovich’s wrongful termination lawsuit against the university. WSU terminated Rolovich after he refused to receive the COVID-19...

Jesse Bobbit was recently hired as the new defensive coordinator of WSU.

Rogers adds Bobbit, Thompson to defensive staff

Connor Seuferling, Sports Contributor January 8, 2025

Multiple sources have confirmed that the new head coach of Cougar football, Jimmy Rogers, hired both his defensive coordinator and his defensive line coach on Friday. Former South Dakota State DC Jesse...

WSU football hires former NFL lineman Mike Iupati as a co-offensive line coach

ZACH THUMMEL January 8, 2025

According to a report by the Spokesman-Review, WSU has hired Mike Iupati and Taylor Lucas as co-offensive line coaches. Iupati is a former offensive lineman who played college football for the Idaho...

Danny Freund was hired as the new offensive coordinator at WSU.

Cougs to hire SDSU’s Danny Freund as OC

Connor Seuferling, Sports Contributor January 8, 2025

The South Dakota State to WSU migration trail has been established. Last Tuesday a source confirmed to the Spokesman-Review that SDSU quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator Danny Freund has been...

Washington State lands RB Angel Johnson over Tennesee

ZACH THUMMEL January 8, 2025

According to a report from On3sports on Saturday, South Dakota State running back Angel Johnson will trade the blue and yellow for the crimson and gray next fall.  Johnson is set to follow his former...

Cougar defense lands nine transfers from SDSU

ZACH THUMMEL and Connor Seuferling January 8, 2025

Jesse Bobbit's defense is finally coming together. Since WSU hired the South Dakota State defensive coordinator as the team's new DC, the Cougs have landed nine new defenders from SDSU accoring to 247...

Eckhaus returns from portal, QB room avoids disasterous collapse

Connor Seuferling, Sports Contributor January 8, 2025

After announcing on X that he would be entering the transfer portal until Jan. 5, senior quarterback Zevi Eckhaus is returning to WSU after no significant movement happened for Eckhaus in his week-long...

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