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‘He’s like a formational wizard’: Washington State defense preparing to face offensive innovator in USC coach Lincoln Riley

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 5, 2022

PULLMAN – Washington State’s sturdy defense will be up against a potent USC offense, a Trojans attack led by perhaps “the best play designer in the country,” Cougars coach Jake Dickert said.

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Washington State notebook: Renard Bell makes long-awaited return to Los Angeles; coach Jake Dickert names rising players

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 4, 2022

During his upbringing in the heart of Los Angeles, Renard Bell lived in the shadow of the Coliseum. The veteran Washington State receiver grew up just down the road from USC’s campus and the iconic football venue he will be playing in this weekend.

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Washington State notebook: Receiver Zeriah Beason no longer with Cougar program

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 4, 2022

PULLMAN – Wide receiver Zeriah Beason is no longer a member of Washington State's football program, Cougars coach Jake Dickert told media members Monday.

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Washington State rewind: Cameron Ward regroups, finishes strong to close out win over Cal

UPDATED: Sun., Oct. 2, 2022

PULLMAN – Cameron Ward showed clear signs of frustration after he tossed his second red-zone interception of the game. But the Washington State quarterback regrouped and finished strong.

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Washington State lands one spot shy of AP Top 25 ranking after comfortable win over Cal

UPDATED: Sun., Oct. 2, 2022

PULLMAN – Washington State, coming off a narrow loss to a top-15 team in the country, rebounded with a convincing victory over Cal. Have the Cougars proven enough to crack the national rankings?

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Washington State defense bottles up Cal, Cougar offense seals 28-9 victory with late surge

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 1, 2022

PULLMAN – Washington State’s defense bounced back with a well-rounded performance. The Cougars’ offense finished the job.

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Washington State injury report: Several Cougars return the fold for matchup against Cal

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 1, 2022

PULLMAN – Washington State's defensive backfield showed inexperience last weekend, but a veteran leader is returning to the Cougs' secondary for the team's Pac-12 matchup Saturday against Cal.

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‘We’re not in that losing mindset’: Early-season momentum at stake when Washington State hosts Cal for homecoming

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 1, 2022

Early-season momentum is at stake when Washington State plays host to Cal for a Pac-12 clash between well-matched teams, both of which sit on the bubble of relevance.

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

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 30, 2022

Story of the game …

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The pick: Why Washington State will beat Cal

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 30, 2022

PULLMAN – Last weekend, Washington State outplayed a Pac-12 heavyweight for all but 5 minutes. The Cougars crumbled in crunch time and Oregon rallied, pulling off a two-score comeback in the waning moments of the game.

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‘We haven’t clicked on all cylinders yet’: Washington State offensive coordinator Eric Morris critiques Cougs’ Air Raid

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 29, 2022

PULLMAN – Asked to evaluate Washington State’s Air Raid system through four weeks of the season, Eric Morris offered a frank assessment filled with constructive criticism.

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Washington State notebook: Cougar secondary ‘hopefully’ healthy against Cal; WSU to honor legendary 1997 team

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 28, 2022

PULLMAN – Washington State’s secondary showed inexperience last weekend, but the Cougars’ defensive backfield might welcome back a veteran leader Saturday.

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Washington State notebook: Cougar defense emphasizes ‘finishing’ after late collapse against Oregon

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 27, 2022

After collapsing down the stretch Saturday in a stunning loss, Washington State’s defense is putting an extra emphasis on “finishing.”

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First look: Washington State, coming off heartbreaking loss, entertains Cal for homecoming

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 27, 2022

What is it? Coming off a late collapse in a heartbreaking loss to Oregon, the Washington State Cougars (3-1, 0-1 Pac-12) look to rebound on homecoming against an improved team from Cal (3-1, 1-0).

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Washington State center Dishon Jackson to miss ‘indefinite stretch of time’ due to unspecified medical issue

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 26, 2022

PULLMAN – Washington State center Dishon Jackson, a strong defender and capable scorer in the Cougars’ frontcourt over the past two seasons, announced Monday through WSU’s social media channel that he will be “sidelined for an indefinite stretch of time” due to an unspecified medical issue.

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Loss to Oregon will ‘sting for a while,’ but Washington State encouraged by potential

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 26, 2022

PULLMAN – Saturday’s showdown between Washington State and Oregon had all the high-drama thrills of a Pac-12 classic.

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Cougar passing game, quarterback Cameron Ward bright in loss to Oregon

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 26, 2022

PULLMAN – A game-sealing interception dampened the mood, but the overall performance of quarterback Cameron Ward and Washington State’s passing game should provide encouragement for the Cougars’ fan base.

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‘You gotta execute in the biggest moments’: Washington State falls flat in crunch time, suffers heartbreaking loss to No. 15 Oregon

UPDATED: Sun., Sept. 25, 2022

PULLMAN – Midway through the fourth quarter, all signs pointed to victory for Washington State.

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The pick: Why Washington State will beat Oregon

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 23, 2022

PULLMAN – ESPN’s College GameDay isn’t in town this time, but Washington State is aiming for a similarly momentous victory.

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Washington State offense adds another big-play threat in Air Raid veteran Robert Ferrel

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 21, 2022

The significance of the moment caused some nervous energy for Robert Ferrel as he prepared for Saturday's game, but the receiver found himself calm when he took the field, lining up in a familiar offensive system.

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‘We’ve barely scratched the surface’: Washington State looks to build on its momentum in nonconference finale versus Colorado State

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 16, 2022

PULLMAN – Last weekend, Washington State had an impressive performance on a bright stage and raised the expectations surrounding its program.

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Washington State tight end Billy Riviere leads new position group, becomes first Cougar TE to record catch since 2011

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 14, 2022

PULLMAN – Billy Riviere’s 38-yard catch was significant for several reasons.

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Washington State notebook: As Air Raid system finds rhythm, Cougar offense leaning on ‘effort’

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 13, 2022

PULLMAN – Washington State’s Air Raid hasn’t operated with much consistency early this season. The Cougars are still searching for rhythm as they sharpen up the technical details and communication in their freshly installed system.

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Washington State depth chart missing just three players during season opener versus Idaho

UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 3, 2022

PULLMAN – Washington State brought a healthy roster into its Week 1 matchup with Idaho.

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2022 football preview: New frontman Cameron Ward brings an up-tempo rhythm in Jake Dickert’s first full season at Washington State

Wed., Aug. 31, 2022

And so begins the Jake Dickert era at Washington State. For real, this time. The Cougs played well under Dickert for the final six games of the 2021 season, after coach Nick Rolovich was dismissed for failing to comply with a state COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Yet Dickert’s seventh game at the helm – 6:30 p.m. Saturday versus Idaho – will signal the proper start to his head-coaching career at WSU.