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First look: Strong Washington State defense and high-octane Washington passing offense collide in Apple Cup

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 21, 2022

What is it? An intriguing edition of the Apple Cup, featuring a stalwart defense from Washington State (7-4, 4-4 Pac-12) – riding a three-game winning streak and looking for a second straight victory in the rivalry series – and a high-octane passing game from 12th-ranked Washington (9-2, 6-2), which made a major turnaround this season under a first-year coach and is playing at its best down the stretch.

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‘We were locked in’: Washington State records four interceptions against former Cougar quarterback, takes care of Arizona

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 19, 2022

TUCSON, Ariz. – For the Washington State faithful, Saturday’s game played out like a fantasy.

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Washington State running backs coach Mark Atuaia wears University of Virginia apparel in support of school struck by tragedy

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 20, 2022

TUCSON, Ariz. – Several former University of Virginia football coaches sported Cavaliers apparel this weekend to show support for a program and school that was struck by tragedy last weekend.

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Slot receivers Renard Bell, Robert Ferrel return for Washington State for game versus Arizona

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 19, 2022

TUCSON, Ariz. – Two senior slot receivers returned to Washington State's lineup, but the Cougars played without a starter on their offensive line.

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Washington State looks to extend winning streak to three Saturday against Arizona, former Cougar quarterback

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 19, 2022

TUCSON, Ariz. – Unbeaten in November and bowl eligible once again, Washington State is riding a late surge of momentum heading into a highly anticipated final stretch of its season.

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The pick: Why Washington State will beat Arizona

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 18, 2022

TUCSON, Ariz. – Considering matchup advantages, the team’s recent results, the odds, the setting, the unpredictable nature of the Pac-12 – I had a tough time making a call on this one.

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Two-minute drill: Keys to victory for Washington State against Arizona

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 19, 2022

Story of the game …

Washington State notebook: Cougars still sorting out offensive line

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 16, 2022

PULLMAN – Two starting spots on Washington State’s offensive line haven’t been decided as the Cougars prepare to take on Arizona at 11 a.m. Saturday.

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‘Renard’s mentality is unbelievable’: Veteran slot receiver Renard Bell set to return to Washington State lineup this weekend

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 16, 2022

PULLMAN – Washington State’s most experienced player will make his long-awaited return to the field this weekend.

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‘It feels like my time has come’: Washington State tailback Nakia Watson had best games of his career in back-to-back weeks

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 16, 2022

PULLMAN – In his first game back in the lineup after missing two weeks with an injury, Nakia Watson had a career day. In his second game back, the Washington State tailback posted another career effort.

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First look: Washington State, fresh off bowl-clinching win, visits Arizona to face former Coug QB Jayden de Laura

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 14, 2022

What is it? Washington State (6-4, 3-4 Pac-12), fresh off a bowl-clinching victory and riding a two-game winning streak, travels to the desert for a highly anticipated matchup against its former quarterback, who is leading the Arizona Wildcats (4-6, 2-5) in their pursuit of a postseason berth.

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Washington State scores big international recruiting win with commitment from coveted Nigerian Rueben Chinyelu

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 14, 2022

PULLMAN – Washington State’s basketball staff has built a reputation for recruiting high-caliber international talents. On Monday, a blue-chip prospect from overseas signed with the Cougars.

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Washington State rewind: Cougs play one of season’s best halves, one of season’s worst halves in win over Arizona State

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 14, 2022

PULLMAN – It was an up-and-down performance for the Washington State Cougars, to put it mildly, but the positives outweigh the negatives.

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‘We won it ugly’: Washington State goes up big in first half, holds off Arizona State surge to clinch postseason berth

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 12, 2022

PULLMAN – The first half was stellar. The second half was sloppy. But the Washington State Cougars didn’t let a sluggish finish overshadow their fast start.

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Washington State guard Ma’ake Fifita sustains injury against Arizona State

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 12, 2022

PULLMAN – Washington State's shorthanded offensive line may have taken another hit to its depth.

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Washington State starts Grant Stephens at left tackle in place of injured Jarrett Kingston

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 12, 2022

PULLMAN – Grant Stephens, the regular starter at right guard for Washington State's football team, shifted to a new position to replace an injured teammate.

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‘We’re even more hungry’: After securing momentum boost, Washington State seeks bowl eligibility versus Arizona State

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 11, 2022

PULLMAN – A few days after Washington State turned in its best effort of the season – defeating Stanford by 38 points to snap a three-game skid – Cougars coach Jake Dickert was asked how his team managed to turn things around.

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Two-minute drill: Keys to victory for Washington State against Arizona State

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 11, 2022

Theme of the game …

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The pick: Why Washington State will beat Arizona State

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 11, 2022

PULLMAN – A frigid setting and an opponent that’s heating up – it doesn’t bode well for the visitors.

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Washington State cornerback Chau Smith-Wade ‘phenomenal’ during first year as starter

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 11, 2022

PULLMAN – In his first season as a Washington State starter, Chau Smith-Wade has quietly emerged as a Cougars star, a Pac-12 standout and one of the most proficient coverage cornerbacks in the nation.

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Washington State notebook: Cougars employed deeper receiver rotation versus Stanford

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 9, 2022

PULLMAN – To motivate an underperforming position group, Washington State coaches redistributed some reps.

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First look: Washington State, reinvigorated and one win shy of bowl eligibility, hosts Arizona State team led by interim coach

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 9, 2022

What is it? Coming off a reinvigorating victory, Washington State (5-4, 2-4 Pac-12) is eyeing bowl eligibility when it faces Arizona State (3-6, 2-4), which is playing under an interim coach.

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Guard Justin Powell puts on passing clinic in Washington State debut, Cougars cruise past Texas State

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 8, 2022

PULLMAN – Before the season, Washington State coach Kyle Smith predicted “distribution” to be a key strength of this new-look Cougars squad.

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Washington State loses standout left tackle Jarrett Kingston to season-ending injury

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 7, 2022

PULLMAN – Jarrett Kingston, the starting left tackle for Washington State’s football team and unquestionably the most consistent player on the Cougars’ offensive line, will miss the remainder of the season due to a lower-body injury sustained in the first half of WSU’s blowout win over Stanford on Saturday.

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Washington State rewind: Cougs’ ground game, offensive line and turnover-forcing defense highlight blowout of Stanford

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 7, 2022

STANFORD, Calif. – The Washington State Cougars are taking high spirits into the home stretch of their season coming off what linebacker Daiyan Henley called a “bonanza” of a day in the Bay Area.