PULLMAN – Each of the past two weekends, Washington State players have boarded a team plane and flown back home with a sour taste in their mouths. In each experience, they performed well against power-conference opponents, capturing the attention of nervous home fans in tense fourth quarters.
PULLMAN – For a second straight day, Washington State beefed up its class of 2026. The Cougars have landed commitments from two junior college prospects: defensive tackle Andy Burburija and running back Daniel Swinney, both of whom announced their decisions …
PULLMAN – Washington State is filling out its class of 2026 with some brawn up front. The Cougars earned a commitment Thursday from junior college offensive lineman Ashton Mozone, a three-star prospect who spent each of the past two years …
PULLMAN – A throng of thousands of fans shuddered a collective sigh. Ohhhhhh. The early afternoon sun was shining on Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, where Washington State safety Tucker Large had just snared an interception, putting his Cougars in position to take …
PULLMAN – When Leo Pulalasi was a kid, barely seven years old growing up in the Tacoma area, he had to brave a barrage of blocking shields. He would be out at a field with his dad, Michael, who would hold out a padded shield and have his son run through it, simulating breaking a tackle on the field.
PULLMAN – With a narrow defeat to Virginia last weekend, a game so crazy it could get its own Netflix documentary, Washington State did a few things. The Cougars collapsed in the fourth quarter. But their rushing attack roared to life. Their defense imposed its will, doing so for the second straight week against a ranked Power 4 foe.
Twelve total former Gonzaga players saw the floor during an NBA season that culminated with a riveting Finals matchup between former college teammates Andrew Nembhard and Chet Holmgren. That number should grow to 13 this season, with former Gonzaga point …
PULLMAN – Washington State will likely have to play a third straight game without its starting right tackle. That’s the word from head coach Jimmy Rogers, who said Monday that veteran offensive lineman Christian Hilborn is doubtful for Saturday’s game …
PULLMAN – Here is a first look at Washington State’s home game against Toledo on Saturday. What is it? Fresh off a 22-20 defeat to Virginia, which rose two spots to No. 16 in the new AP Top 25 rankings, …
PULLMAN – Colby Humphrey may have taken a bad angle. Usually a reliable tackler for Washington State, the cornerback had trouble on one instance in Saturday’s first quarter, when he had a chance to make a key tackle against No. 18 Virginia.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Late in Washington State’s latest loss, a 22-20 setback to No. 18 Virginia on Saturday night, the Cougars suffered a set of brutal miscues. Right guard AJ Vaipulu was called for three straight penalties, including two false …
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Around this time last week, Jimmy Rogers found himself in a stadium side room, talking about a loss. His Washington State team had just come three points away from pulling what would have been one of the most colossal upsets in college football history, dropping a one-score defeat to top-five Ole Miss.
Kam Robinson The standout Virginia linebacker finished second on his team with eight tackles, but he was disruptive during the fourth quarter as the Cavaliers quieted WSU’s offense. Robinson stuffed Cougars running back Angel Johnson for no gain on a …
A string of mistakes and a fourth-quarter offensive collapse resulted in a stunning loss for Washington State, which led No. 18 Virginia for most of the game before suffering a massive meltdown.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Washington State offensive tackle Christian Hilborn is set to miss a second straight game. Hilborn was not dressed for warmups Saturday night ahead of the Cougars' road matchup with No. 18 Virginia, and his left knee remains …
About 10 days ago, the Washington State Cougars could look at their football schedule and see their next two opponents had yet to lose a game in their Power Four conference.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The noise sounded like a jet engine, loud enough to damage your hearing, loud enough to throw an entire game off its hinges. Whatever the decibel reading at Scott Stadium was, it was loud enough to bother …
Generally speaking, Washington State players should like where they are at the moment. Their offense is finding a rhythm. Their defense is establishing itself as a force. They might not have been able to take down an SEC power last week, but being in position to do so in crunch time speaks volumes.
Here is what to watch for when Washington State takes on No. 18 Virginia, set for 3:30 p.m. PT (6:30 p.m. local time) on The CW. When Virginia has the ball… At any moment, it might not matter which Cavalier …