WSU Hall of Fame member Jack Fanning passes away at age 89
PULLMAN – Jack Fanning, a member of Washington State’s Athletics Hall of Fame and one of the best wide receivers in the football program’s history, died last week in Spokane.
WSU bolsters class of 2027 with commitments from two defenders, one from in-state
PULLMAN – Washington State has added a pair of defenders to its future. The Cougars secured two prep commitments on Wednesday, one from in-state linebacker Nate Obasanjo and one from cornerback Noah Clark, good for the 11th and 12th members …
WSU recruiting notebook: Cougars land commitment from Cali WR, lose one WR to Oregon
PULLMAN – Washington State’s recent influx of recruiting visits have begun to bear fruit. The Cougars have secured a commitment from wide receiver Tomas Dixon, who announced his decision on Monday afternoon, becoming the 10th member of WSU’s class of …
With SEC, Big Ten in opposition, the Protect College Sports Act creates a new alignment | Analysis
Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould’s flight landed Monday night at Washington’s Dulles Airport, followed by a lengthy ride to her hotel. Early the next morning, Gould was on Capitol Hill to discuss perhaps the most significant congressional legislation in college sports history.
WSU gets commitment from 3-star WR Malachi Garlington in one of Cougs’ biggest wins in 2027 recruiting class
PULLMAN – Washington State can chalk up one of its biggest recruiting wins lately. The Cougars have landed a commitment from three-star wide receiver Malachi Garlington, who announced his decision on social media Thursday morning, turning down offers from one …
Ryan Leaf to join USA Network as lead Pac-12 college football analyst
Ryan Leaf will be USA Network's lead Pac-12 college football analyst and will do a select number of games as a college basketball analyst, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told the Athletic.
WSU lands commitment from athlete Adrian Barnett for seventh pledge in class of 2027
PULLMAN – Washington State is adding some versatility to its next recruiting class. The Cougars have landed a commitment from class of 2027 athlete Adrian Barnett, who announced his decision on social media Tuesday, giving his new team their seventh …
Mike Leach’s Hall of Fame case: Should game-changing innovation outweigh wins and losses? | Commentary
Mike Leach is now eligible for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. But is the quirky Air Raid pioneer, who died tragically in 2022 at 61, a Hall of Famer? It’s easy to get behind Leach’s candidacy because …
WSU lands commitment from prep prospect Owen Yurosek for first TE in class of 2027
PULLMAN – Washington State is adding some size to its next prep class. On Monday, the Cougars reeled in a commitment from prep tight end Owen Yurosek, the team’s sixth pledge in their class of 2027. First and foremost, I …
Former WSU coach Mike Leach lands on 2027 NFF Hall of Fame ballot
PULLMAN – Mike Leach, one of the greatest coaches in Washington State football history, is eligible to get his due. For the first time, Leach is on the ballot for the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame, which …
Mike Leach on College Football Hall of Fame ballot for first time after rules adjustment
Mike Leach, the mercurial coach and one of the godfathers of the Air Raid offense, is on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame for the first time.
WSU Hall of Fame member, former SID Dick Fry passes away at 103
PULLMAN – Richard “Dick” Fry, a member of Washington State’s Athletics Hall of Fame and a longtime sports information director, died Wednesday in Pullman. Fry was 103. A native of Oroville, California, Fry began working at WSU in 1952 when …
Sunday Apple Cup headlines WSU 2026 kickoff times, TV designations
PULLMAN – Washington State’s next football season will start on a Sunday. The Cougars announced their 2026 football kickoff times and TV assignments on Wednesday, headlined by the news that the season-opening Apple Cup against rival Washington is set for …
Breaking down the TV revenue, commissioner pay and cash for Washington State and Oregon State
The Pac-12 on Friday disclosed its tax filings for the 2024-25 fiscal year, offering a look at the unprecedented financial state of the conference during the transition period with Washington State and Oregon State as the sole members.
WSU’s David Riley says next roster is all but wrapped up: ‘We have a lot more talent walking in the door than we did last year’
PULLMAN – Washington State’s next basketball roster is all but complete. That’s the word from coach David Riley, who said in a Zoom news conference Friday that with the exception of a post player to be announced later, the Cougars’ …
WSU continues roster overhaul with addition of Australian wing Roman Stathis
PULLMAN – To earn their latest signing, Washington State coaches returned to the international pipeline. The Cougars are signing Australian wing Roman Stathis, the program announced Friday, their 10th addition this spring. Listed at 6-foot-7, Stathis hails from Sydney, Australia. …
WSU gets class of 2027 QB with commitment from 3-star prospect Ryan Harrington
PULLMAN – Washington State has its class of 2027 quarterback. Three-star prospect Ryan Harrington announced his commitment to WSU on Thursday afternoon, becoming the Cougars’ third pledge in the class. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, Harrington hails from Anacortes, …
5 things we learned from WSU’s spring practice slate: QB battle rolls on, a new offensive lineman and more
PULLMAN – A month has passed and spring football is over at Washington State, which is on the doorstep of a new era. The Cougars have a new head coach, Kirby Moore, who will pilot his group into the new Pac-12, which launches in earnest this summer.
WSU signs Oregon transfer guard Jamari Phillips for ninth offseason addition
PULLMAN – The Washington State men are adding another transfer from the Power 4 ranks. The Cougars have signed Oregon transfer guard Jamari Phillips, a source confirmed to The Spokesman-Review on Monday, good for their ninth addition of the spring. …
WSU football notebook: Pair of 2025 defenders catch on with NFL clubs, Cougars get first class of 2027 commit
PULLMAN – Washington State didn’t have anyone selected in this year’s NFL Draft, the first time that’s happened in five years, but the Cougars are still placing players in the pros.