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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.

PS ST* JG* BW* LW | ‘I love being here;’ Dickert responds to the Michigan State reports

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor October 3, 2023

It was reported Friday, September *Sept. -BW 29 that Jake Dickert, WSU football’s head coach, is a top candidate in Michigan State’s head coaching search, according to Bruce Feldman of The Athletic....

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

Willman’s Heisman contenders and pretenders – week five

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief October 3, 2023

With most teams having played multiple Conference games, the top players of the season and the general feel of Conference hierarchies have been figured out. The best teams are known, the best players are...

WSU football player Brennan Jackson signals to the crowd to make noise before an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

WSU football cracks the top 15

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor October 2, 2023

For the first time since 2018, the Cougs have cracked the top 15 in the most recent AP Top 25 poll. The Cougs rose three spots from last week's poll from No. 16 up to No. 13. Despite not playing a snap...

Djouvensky Schlenbaker stands in the front row of the players as the Cougar Marching Bands performs the WSU Fight Song, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens: WSU wins ‘Pac-2’ Championship

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief September 28, 2023

To open Pac-12 Conference play in the 2023 football season, WSU took on the other remaining Pac-12 school Oregon State in what fans affectionately called the 'Pac-2 Championship.' Bringing out the signs...

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.

Dickert, Cougs vs Gameday, everybody

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor September 28, 2023

“If Jake Dickert has 1,000,000 fans, then I am one of them. If Jake Dickert has 10 fans, I am one of them. If Jake Dickert has one fan, then that is me. If Jake Dickert has zero fans, then I am no longer...

The Green Brigade Marching Band performing during halftime of the Southern Methodist Mustangs vs. North Texas Mean Green football game at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas (United States).

University of North Texas football need to knows

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 27, 2023

As is common in college football, WSU has scheduled a home and away series against a non-conference opponent for future years. The agreement, which was originally signed in February, states that the two...

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

Kyle Williams – Josh Kelly duo locking in as season progresses

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief September 27, 2023

So much went right for WSU football in their big 38-35 win over the Oregon State Beavers. That is not to say that it was the perfect night. Early in the game, Lincoln Victor went down with an injury...

WSU quarterback Cameron Ward throws the ball during an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

The Cam Ward show

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 26, 2023

The calm after the storm, the shine after the war. The Cougs enter a week five bye week having reeled in their second ranked win of the season, in large part due to the effort of QB Cam Ward. Since...

WSU mascot Butch T. Cougar rides out at the beginning of the fourth quarter during an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

NCAA week four featured five key results

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief September 26, 2023

The Cougs proved they are legit in a week four upset of a top 15 program in Oregon State, the Beavers rivals in the Oregon Ducks not only stopped the Deion Sanders and Colorado hype train, they sent it...

Defensive backs Chau Smith-Wade and Jaden Hicks celebrate after pass breakup against Oregon State September 23, 2023 in Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash.

‘We belong’: WSU football takes down Oregon State

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 24, 2023

Finish. In 2022, WSU had a late lead over No. 15 Oregon at home with a chance to improve to 4-0, but tonight was different. Unlike 2022, the Cougs did what needed to be done to secure a 38-35 win over...

WSU run on the field before taking on Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

Battle for the Pac-2; WSU opens conference schedule

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 21, 2023

Is it not ironic? The dust has settled, the football season is in full swing and the conference schedule opens up with the two remaining Pac-12 schools meeting coming off 3-0 season starts. While there...

Lincoln Victor celebrates a TD reception against Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

Through the Lens: WSU dominates Northern Colorado at home

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief September 19, 2023

In mid-80° degree heat, WSU took down Northern Colorado 64-21 in Martin Stadium to start the season undefeated at 3-0 heading into Pac-12 Conference play.  After a big first-half that saw the...

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