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WSU football player Esa Pole runs out before the WSU football spring game, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Esa Pole, Nusi Malani get pro opportunities from the Chiefs as UDFAs

Connor Seuferling, Evergreen sports co-editor April 28, 2025

As the draft process wrapped up, it became clear former WSU wide receiver Kyle Williams would be the only selection representing the Cougs in the 2025 NFL draft. A pair of undrafted Cougs brought more...

Tre Shackelford warming up in the pregame against Hawaii.

WSU wide receiver Tre Shackelford re-enters portal post spring practices

Connor Seuferling, Evergreen sports co-editor April 25, 2025

The Cougar offense continues to take hits. WSU wide receiver Tre Shackelford entered the transfer portal with a "do not contact" tag per On3 Sports. The move comes after Shackelford entered the transfer...

The Cougar offensive line practices the pre-snap formation at the Crimson vs. Gray Showcase on April 12 in Pullman, WASH.

Four takeaways from the inaugural spring WSU Crimson and Gray Showcase

Connor Seuferling, Evergreen sports co-editor April 14, 2025

In a program first, WSU football did not hold an official spring game, but instead a series of practice drills and a drive-by-drive scrimmage with rotating lineups for the 2025 Crimson and Gray Showcase...

Cam Ward serves up Kyle Williams a beautiful ball at the end of the second quarter to make it 14-14, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

Evaluating Kyle Williams draft stock 11 days away from the NFL draft

Connor Seuferling, Evergreen sports co-editor April 13, 2025

When WSU wide receiver Kyle Williams declared for the draft back in early January, his potential value in the draft was up in the air. After impressing scouts at Senior Bowl practices, Williams received...

Jaden Hicks shakes his hand toward his sideline while Chau Smith-Wade celebrates behind him, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Pro Cougs in the Super Bowl

ZACH THUMMEL February 6, 2025

Former Washington State defensive backs and current Kansas City Chiefs Jaylen Watson and Jaden Hicks will play in Super Bowl 59 against the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday in New Orleans. The pair of...

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...

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