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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

WSU head coach Jake Dickert tracks a punt by Nick Haberer during practice, Aug. 17, in Martin Stadium.

Transfer portal officially open, 10 Cougs have entered

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor December 9, 2024

The NCAA transfer portal opened officially at midnight Eastern time Dec. 9. Multiple Cougs had already announced they would enter the portal and now officially are, while multiple others entered Monday...

WSU Running Back Wayshawn Parker handling a carry.

Cougs lose top running back Wayshawn Parker to transfer portal

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor December 5, 2024

The first domino has fallen. WSU true freshman running back Wayshawn Parker announced via X Thursday that he has entered the transfer portal. From Parker's statement: "First I would like to thank...

WSU football head coach Jake Dickert looks up at the scoreboard during an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

Cougar signing day, defensive edition

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor December 5, 2024

WSU signed 23 new players on early signing day Wednesday morning, 12 of which man the defensive side of the ball. Without further ado, introducing the 12 new members of the Cougar defense. Lucan...

Jake Dickert sings the Cougar Fight Song in front of the Cougar Marching Band after win over Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

Cougar signing day: offense edition

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor December 5, 2024

Wednesday was the first of the three-day early national signing period around college football, and WSU took care of business. All 23 of the Cougs verbal commits signed within the first 10 minutes of...

WSU head coach Jake Dickert signaling first down.

What’s on deck for Cougar football

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor December 2, 2024

After finishing the 2024 regular season on a three-game losing streak, spirits around Cougar Nation may not be high. Regardless, the vicious cycle of college football rolls on, with the potential for excitement...

WSU linebacker secures a turnover for the WSU defense in a game vs Hawai'i.

WSU parts way with defensive coordinator

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor December 2, 2024

WSU has relieved defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding of his duties, head coach Jake Dickert announced Monday. “I appreciate all the hard work that Jeff has had for our program during his two years...

Offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle stands on the sideline during WSU football's 38-24 loss to Oregon. Oct. 21. 2023 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Oklahoma to hire WSU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor December 2, 2024

WSU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle is headed to the SEC. The second-year Cougar OC is off to Norman after being hired by Oklahoma, per Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. Arbuckle came to WSU after one season...

Cougs slip up on senior night, fall 15-14 to Wyoming

Cougs slip up on senior night, fall 15-14 to Wyoming

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor December 1, 2024

Three weeks ago, WSU had realistic College Football Playoff hopes. Now, Cougar Nation is in a similar place as a year ago. The now 8-4 Cougs lost to the now 3-9 Wyoming Cowboys Saturday night on Senior...

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 QB John Mateer and the offense run off the field after a score.

No. 18 WSU to face New Mexico for first time in 20 years

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor November 14, 2024

The Cougs (8-1) made the jump from 21 to 18 in the most recent College Football Playoff rankings. With a magical season on the line, WSU travels to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to face the Lobos (4-6) for...

WSU WR Kyle Williams celebrates a touchdown.

Cougar rushing attack spurs dominant 49-28 win over Utah State

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

Entering Saturday's matchup against Utah State (2-7), the Aggie defense was allowing over 240 rushing yards per game. That same weakness proved fruitful for No. 21 ranked WSU (8-1), as the Cougs exploded...

Cougs run out of the tunnel before a game against Hawaii at Gesa Field.

No. 21 ranked Cougs seek to bolster playoff resume vs Utah State

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor November 6, 2024

Cougar faithful sat in anticipation of the Tuesday night College Football Playoff rankings, hoping it could be a building block for the schedule's final stretch. Ultimately, the AP No. 20 ranked Cougs...

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