Stories by Greg Woods for the Spokesman-Review

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

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 3, 2023

PULLMAN – Here is what to watch for when Washington State hosts Stanford on Saturday evening.

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Ahead of WSU’s matchup with Stanford, the attention is back on the Cougs’ defense

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 3, 2023

PULLMAN – Jake Dickert makes no bones about his favorite candies. As Halloween rolled around earlier in the week, Washington State’s head coach indulged a little, taking a few pieces from his kids and enjoying his favorite of all: Reese’s peanut butter cups.

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How did WSU’s Buddah Al-Uqdah ascend so quickly? The answer: ‘He loves the game’

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 2, 2023

PULLMAN – Taariq Al-Uqdah tried his best to play it cool. Washington State’s redshirt freshman linebacker tried to keep a poker face, tried to act like he’d been there before, even during this meeting last week with defensive analyst J.C. Sherritt.

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Why aren’t WSU’s edge rushers producing like usual — and how can they break out?

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 1, 2023

PULLMAN – Before he could talk about his outing, a game-turning performance in one of his team’s biggest games in program history, Brennan Jackson paused. He had to talk about his buddy.

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Washington State’s Dylan Paine, Quinn Roff remain out, among other injury updates

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 1, 2023

Whenever Washington State returns to full health, it won’t have come a day late.

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College basketball 2023-24: Kyle Smith, Washington State men attempt to mesh large group of newcomers

Wed., Nov. 1, 2023

Look close enough and on Washington State’s men’s hoops team, there remain some similarities from a year ago. The Cougars return one starter, one key reserve. Their head coach is the same. They have a few of the same bench pieces.

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To blossom on WSU’s offensive line, Christian Hilborn had to stop listening to the noise

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 31, 2023

PULLMAN – Christian Hilborn opened up his phone and headed to the app store. His teammate, Washington State edge rusher Brennan Jackson, had just sent him a tweet that highlighted Hilborn and the Cougars’ offensive line’s recent outing.

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First look: Trying to erase a four-game slide, Washington State hosts Stanford

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 30, 2023

Here is a first look at Washington State’s home matchup with Stanford on Saturday evening.

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WSU’s Smith-Wade, Watson both questionable for home game against Stanford

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 30, 2023

PULLMAN — The injury list is piling up for Washington State, but the team is getting more clarity on that front.

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Washington State’s road test against Cal gets kickoff time, TV designation

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 30, 2023

PULLMAN — For Washington State, it'll be an afternoon kickoff in the Bay Area.

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Washington State rewind: As Cougs move on from ASU loss, defensive issues crystallize

UPDATED: Sun., Oct. 29, 2023

PULLMAN – Roughly a month ago, back when Washington State was still unbeaten and still maintained the fascination of college football, head coach Jake Dickert thought back to when he first became a head coach.

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Analysis: In loss to ASU, WSU’s defense looked absent, sowing doubt in the rest of this season

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 28, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz. – Where do we start with this Washington State loss, the Cougars’ fourth in a row?

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Difference makers: WSU’s Ward, ASU’s Brooks and Conyers key in Sun Devils’ victory

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 28, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz. – Here are three difference-makers and a key moment from Washington State’s 38-27 loss to Arizona State Saturday night.

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WSU cornerback Chau Smith-Wade misses ASU game with injury

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 28, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz. — Washington State's secondary took a hit in the depth department during Saturday's game against Arizona State.

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The pick: Why Washington State will beat Arizona State

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 27, 2023

PULLMAN – Lincoln Victor has been around the game long enough to expect lots of different defenses. In his third year starting in the slot at Washington State, he’s seen all of it: blitzes, cover-two, cover-three, you name it.

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

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 27, 2023

PULLMAN – Here’s what to watch for when Washington State visits Arizona State on Saturday evening.

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To beat ASU and end a three-game slide, Washington State will have to stop the run

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 27, 2023

PULLMAN – In the middle of his best season at Washington State, Cam Lampkin has spent a little time thinking about his celebrations.

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‘The Lincoln Victor effect is real’: The identity that shaped WSU’s star receiver

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 27, 2023

PULLMAN — Lincoln Victor felt like a double agent wearing crimson and gray. The more he thought about his situation, the more confused he felt: How could he earn the respect of his Washington State teammates, but not receptions? How could he score a captain’s patch on his jersey, but not touchdowns?

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Meet the two WSU freshman RBs who will get real playing time against ASU

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 25, 2023

PULLMAN – Djouvensky Schlenbaker tried to play it cool.

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Washington State RB Dylan Paine to miss ASU game with high-ankle sprain

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 25, 2023

PULLMAN – If Washington State wants to end its three-game slide with a win over Arizona State on Saturday, it will have to do so with a thinning running back rotation.