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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

Pac-12 logo on the turf at UCLA's home stadium the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.

Column: What my dream Pac-12 would look like

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief May 8, 2025

By this point, everyone who has been following the Pac-12 situation knows that the conference needs at least one more full member to be considered for the postseason come 2026. That means the conference...

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

Pac-12 announces football media deal for 2025-26 season

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief May 8, 2025

The Pac-12 announced its media deal for the 2025 football season, and it will be very similar to the deal from last year. WSU and OSU are the only current members of the Pac-12 until the six new schools...

Cantwell speaks at her announcement ceremony on Feb. 6, 2025.

President Cantwell on sports, future of Pac-12

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2025

New WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell gave insight into where she sees the future of the Pac-12. Cantwell does not have the final say on any decision about the Pac-12, as she is not an athletic director...

Ethan Price prepares to make a three. He hit four during the Cougs 80-75 loss vs Saint Mary's on Jan. 25, Pullman, WASH.

COLUMN: Future Pac-12 looking strong in men’s basketball

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2025

The new PAC-12 is looking strong in men’s basketball, setting the conference up for what should be a renewed “Power 6” status in 2026 when the conference assembles.   Of the seven future schools,...

Butch T. Cougar leading the Cougs in singing "Back Home" by Andy Grammar after the first quarter against Oregon State, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs and Beavs limp into Pac-12 championship

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor November 21, 2024

Some may have considered a Mountain West conference slate a cakewalk for the two remaining Pac-12 members this season, but that has not been the case. As WSU and Oregon State get set for the only Pac-12...

WSU linebacker Kyle Thornton tackles Fresno State (52) Fresno State tight end Raymond Pauwels Jr. (87) during the 2022 Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl, Dec. 17, in Los Angeles.

Cougs head to Fresno to scrap with Bulldogs

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor October 10, 2024

A season ago WSU started 4-0, hit the bye week, then went 1-7 down the stretch. This year the Cougs started 4-0 again but fell to now No. 17 Boise State. Following a bye week, the Cougs (4-1) have a chance...

Here's the best path for the Pac-12 to complete its rebuild

Here’s the best path for the Pac-12 to complete its rebuild

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2024

The Pac-12 has successfully rebuilt itself from two schools to eight, but there is still work to be done. Here is how the Pac-12 can complete its rebuild by adding four more schools that will make the...

Tara Wallack goes up for a rebound with two Gonzaga defenders, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Gonzaga set to join rebuilding Pac-12

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2024

Gonzaga University is set to join the Pac-12 in 2026, bringing a top-tier basketball program to the rebuilding conference. Gonzaga announced on Oct. 1 that they will be leaving the West Coast Conference...

Redshirt freshman cornerback William Overstreet tries to avoid being tackled by Air Force players on Friday at Chase Field.

Two more off the table; UNLV and Air Force decide to remain with Mountain West

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 26, 2024

After poaching five teams from the Mountain West conference, it appears the movement between the two leagues is over for now. UNLV and Air Force have officially decided to remain with the MWC along with...

Pac-12 future hangs in the balance, UNLV could be the key

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2024

NCAA conference realignment is leading to a looming legal battle between the Pac-12 and Mountain West, and UNLV could hold the future of both conferences in its pending decision. After securing an agreement...

Eight schools re-affirm commitment to current conferences; Pac-12 adds Utah State

Eight schools re-affirm commitment to current conferences; Pac-12 adds Utah State

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 23, 2024

After the new look six-team Pac-12 conference began to look around the country for new members to complete the rebuild of the conference, Monday presented several shakeups to the leagues plan. The University...

Head Coach Jake Dickert celebrates a 2024 Apple Cup win in Lumen Field in Seattle, WA.

“A Pac-12 Trophy,” Implications of Cougs 2024 Apple Cup win

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 17, 2024

WSU (3-0) defeated its long-time rival, the University of Washington Huskies (2-1), 24-19 Saturday in the 116th edition of the Apple Cup. The win, classified as a neutral site being played at Lumen Field...

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