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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...

LeJuan Watts (#4) lets a three-pointer fly against the Pacific Tigers on Jan. 9, Pullman, Wash.

Injuries and turnovers causing Cougars to slip-up, but season still alive

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 16, 2025

It always felt as if the Cougars were walking on eggshells in terms of injuries. With Cedric Coward, Isaiah Watts, Rihard Vavers and Marcus Wilson all sidelined with injuries, WSU was probably lucky to...

Nate Calmese preparing to shoot a three-pointer against Gonzaga, Jan. 13, 2025.

WSU looking to bounce back against weaker squads

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 15, 2025

After losing its past two games against Pacific and Gonzaga, the WSU men's basketball team is looking to turn things around this week against a pair of inferior opponents in San Diego and Portland. WSU...

LeJuan Watts drives to the lane with a step on his defender, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Biggest game of the season; Cougars prep for Bulldogs

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 8, 2025

The WSU men's basketball team hosts Pacific on Thursday and plays at Gonzaga on Saturday in what will be their hardest opponent of the season. The week's preparation has been more focused on Thursday's...

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...

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

The WSU Sports Awards of 2024

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor December 31, 2024

As the year comes to an end, it is time to hand out awards for the best athletes and moments of Wazzu sports in 2024! Alumni of the year: Trinity Rodman, Team USA Soccer Wazzu's 2024 alumni athlete...

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