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The layers of problems with Washington State’s defense

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 25, 2025

PULLMAN — Not a cloud hung in the sky at Rogers Field, where Washington State had just wrapped up a practice early in fall camp, a crucial preseason stretch for a team with so many newcomers. It was Aug. 2, the fourth day of fall camp, and on a sizzling Saturday afternoon, the Cougars’ defense had run away with the practice.

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WSU coach Jimmy Rogers on shooting of OL Sone Falealo: ‘It puts life into perspective’

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 24, 2025

PULLMAN – In the hours after Washington State redshirt freshman offensive lineman Sone Falealo was shot at a Pullman party early Sunday morning, head coach Jimmy Rogers made his way to the Pullman Regional Hospital to accompany him.

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In Apple Cup, WSU QB Zevi Eckhaus proved he could make sharp throws on the move. Can the Cougs keep giving him time?

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 23, 2025

PULLMAN – Zevi Eckhaus may never have seen the pressure headed his way, not with his back turned. It was early in Washington State’s loss to rival Washington last weekend, and after the Huskies took an early lead, Eckhaus and the Cougars were looking to match.

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First look: WSU looks to take down Colorado State on road in matchup of future Pac-12 foes

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 22, 2025

PULLMAN – Here is a first look at Washington State’s road game against Colorado State on Saturday.

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WSU DT Max Baloun to miss ‘extended period’ with injury, Jimmy Rogers apologizes for comments on lack of resources

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 22, 2025

PULLMAN – Washington State will have to operate without one starting defensive tackle moving forward.

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WSU football player shot at party, suspect identified as UW student

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 23, 2025

PULLMAN – Washington State University redshirt freshman offensive lineman Sone Falealo was shot after the Apple Cup early Sunday morning by a University of Washington student, according to court documents.

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WSU rewind: Apple Cup reflects state of both programs, to no fault of the Cougars

UPDATED: Sun., Sept. 21, 2025

PULLMAN – Colby Humphrey had his hands up and everything. He was in the right spot. Bodied up the receiver. Nearly broke up the pass in the end zone.

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Analysis: WSU won’t face another offense like Washington’s this season. But the Cougars have problems on defense

UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 20, 2025

Zoom in far enough from Washington State’s 59-24 loss to Washington, which never needed to punt in a runaway win Saturday night, and you can see the nuance.

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WSU announces Zevi Eckhaus as starting QB in Apple Cup

UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 20, 2025

PULLMAN — After relaying a few mixed signals during the week, Washington State did make a change at quarterback for the Apple Cup.

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Two-minute drill: Washington State’s keys to victory against Washington

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 19, 2025

PULLMAN – Here is what to watch for when Washington State hosts rival Washington in the Apple Cup at 4:30 p.m. Saturday on CBS.

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The pick: Why Washington will beat Washington State

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 19, 2025

PULLMAN – In a two-day span, Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers threw just about everyone for a loop.

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A massive underdog, here’s how WSU can knock off UW in 117th Apple Cup

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 19, 2025

PULLMAN – If you blinked, you might have missed the scoff Josh Meredith let out. After a Washington State practice earlier this week, a bright light from a camera shone in his face, illuminating the senior wide receiver’s reaction to hearing the betting line for this weekend’s Apple Cup.

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How WSU WR Carter Pabst found his way from Kansas to Pullman

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 18, 2025

PULLMAN — In the visitors locker room, before Eisenhower kicked off the 2022 season, Darrin Fisher used his pregame speech to tell his players that he already had the first play drawn up. He called it six, as in six points, a deep passing play that he hoped would get the Tigers on the board right away.

Sports >  WSU basketball

WSU hoops to host New Mexico in exhibition game

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 18, 2025

PULLMAN — Washington State will kick off its men's basketball season with a tune-up game.

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WSU’s Apple Cup QB was selected on Sunday, Jimmy Rogers says, plus other injury notes

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 18, 2025

PULLMAN – Turns out, Washington State may not have had a quarterback competition for the Apple Cup after all.

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Who could WSU start at QB in the Apple Cup? A deep dive on each candidate and their strengths

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 17, 2025

PULLMAN – Jimmy Rogers squinted under the blazing hot sun and, standing on the North Texas turf where his Washington State team had just absorbed one of the worst losses in program history, considered a question about his decisions at the quarterback spot.

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WSU has produced some of the fewest rushing yards nationwide. What’s holding the Cougars back?

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 16, 2025

PULLMAN – As Washington State’s season grew closer, coaches made a few things clear about their offense and what they hoped it would become: They wanted to involve their tight ends. They wanted to be balanced. They wanted a reliable deep passing game.

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First look: What to know for WSU’s first home Apple Cup in three years

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 15, 2025

PULLMAN – Here is a first look at Washington State’s home game against rival Washington on Saturday.

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After ‘embarrassing’ loss to North Texas, WSU to hold QB competition for Apple Cup

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 15, 2025

PULLMAN – Ahead of the first Apple Cup in Pullman in three years, Washington State isn’t sure who will start at quarterback.

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WSU rewind: QB Jaxon Potter made uncharacteristic mistakes in ugly loss to North Texas

UPDATED: Sun., Sept. 14, 2025

PULLMAN – In the lead-up to Washington State’s first road game of the season, coach Jimmy Rogers waxed poetic about his starting quarterback and the savvy he showed in two specific areas.

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With backs against wall, WSU defense can’t take advantage of opportunities in blowout loss to North Texas

UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 13, 2025

DENTON, Texas – Tucker Large leapt to his feet and flexed. He had just made an incredible open-field tackle, leveling a North Texas ballcarrier not long after he crossed the line of scrimmage, forcing the Mean Green to punt and giving his Washington State team a chance to turn things around.

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Analysis: Why Washington State was no match for North Texas on Saturday

UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 13, 2025

DENTON, Texas – Whenever he gets home after this mess of a game, Jaxon Potter will turn on the tape and rue the mistakes he made. He’ll regret his first interception, his second, his third, all of which played the biggest role in Washington State’s 59-10 loss to North Texas.

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Two-minute drill: Washington State’s keys to victory against North Texas

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 12, 2025

DALLAS – Here is what to watch for when Washington State visits North Texas at 12:30 p.m. Saturday on ESPNU.

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To take down the temperatures and North Texas’ offense, WSU defense must be up to the task

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 12, 2025

DALLAS – Off the top of his head, Max Baloun couldn’t think of a hotter environment in which he’s played. It was earlier this week, after Washington State wrapped up a practice to prepare for a road test at North Texas, and the Cougars’ sixth-year defensive tackle was racking his brain.

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The pick: Why Washington State will beat North Texas

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 12, 2025

DALLAS – When the Washington State bus rolls up to DATCU Stadium on Saturday, the site of WSU’s road test against North Texas, the visitors would be wise to stay hydrated.