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WSU DT Paul Hutson says he’s the ‘best playmaker in college football.’ Can the Cougars make it count?

UPDATED: Thu., April 16, 2026

PULLMAN – When he talks, at least in front of a collection of cameras, Paul Hutson III likes to keep his eyes down. At that angle, his dreadlocks hang in front of his face, partially obscuring his face. He talks a bit quietly.

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How have WSU’s running backs looked during spring practices?

UPDATED: Wed., April 15, 2026

PULLMAN – A beaming grin washes over the face of Leo Pulalasi, one of the Washington State running backs who chose to return to the team. It’s the end of the Cougars’ seventh spring practice, which unfolded last week, and he’s asked if anything about this spring slate, the coaching or the structure or anything else, has taken him by surprise.

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WSU offensive linemen leaning on versatility as spring practices roll on

UPDATED: Tue., April 14, 2026

PULLMAN – Stop by any of Washington State’s spring practices lately, check out the Cougars’ first-team offensive line unit and you might get confused.

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In WSU’s first spring scrimmage, defensive line imposes will and QBs record uneven showings

UPDATED: Sat., April 11, 2026

PULLMAN – Not long after entering the transfer portal in the winter, DJ Warner got a call from a name he recognized. On the other end was Trent Bray, who had recently become the defensive coordinator at Washington State, and he was interested in bringing Warner along.

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Interceptions, sacks aplenty as WSU defense shines on Day 7 of spring ball

UPDATED: Thu., April 9, 2026

PULLMAN – Jaylen Thomas took off in a full sprint, the ball in his right hand and his sights set on whatever was on the opposite end of Rogers Practice Field. He had just snagged an interception in the opposite end zone during one team period in Thursday’s Washington State practice, and as the morning sun beamed down, he had to celebrate.

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Inside the perspective that led WSU DE Matyus McLain back to Pullman

UPDATED: Thu., April 9, 2026

PULLMAN – Matyus McLain’s life trajectory changed in the middle of nowhere, on a nondescript part of Interstate 5 in Oregon. It was early January, and after spending the first three years of his career playing defensive end at Idaho, McLain entered the transfer portal to look for a new home.

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Five teams, one athlete, one coach to be inducted into WSU athletics’ Hall of Fame

UPDATED: Wed., April 8, 2026

PULLMAN – Five Washington State teams, a former star Cougs linebacker and a longtime volleyball coach will be inducted into WSU athletics' Hall of Fame this fall, the school recently announced.

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In WSU’s pursuit of more NIL dollars, the hiring of Jon Haarlow as AD makes sense | Commentary

UPDATED: Wed., April 8, 2026

Before she fired athletic director Anne McCoy last fall, Washington State president Elizabeth Cantwell spoke publicly about the need to improve fundraising efforts with an emphasis on NIL.

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WSU TE Jack Pedersen flourishing, QB Julian Dugger bounces back and other notes from Cougars’ sixth spring practice

UPDATED: Tue., April 7, 2026

PULLMAN – When you talk to him, one thing stands out about Jack Pedersen, one of Washington State’s new tight ends.

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WSU hires Jon Haarlow as full-time athletic director, elevating him from interim role

UPDATED: Tue., April 7, 2026

For the first time since November, Washington State has a full-time athletic director. The Cougars are elevating interim AD Jon Haarlow to the permanent role, according to a Tuesday morning release, giving their program some stability ahead of a new era in the rebuilt Pac-12.

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WSU QBs Caden Pinnick, Owen Eshelman go throw-for-throw at open practice in Spokane

UPDATED: Sat., April 4, 2026

Mostly, Jonny Lester wanted to stay with his position group, with two teammates to whom he felt closest. He had just wrapped up his first season starting on Washington State’s offensive line, finding a niche at left guard, and while he hadn’t turned in a perfect season, he projected to keep getting better and better with experience.

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WSU football to host open practice, kids clinic in Spokane this weekend

UPDATED: Thu., April 2, 2026

This weekend, Washington State fans based in Spokane won’t have to make a 90-minute drive to watch their team in action.

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WSU DT Paul Hutson says he’s the ‘best playmaker in college football.’ Can the Cougars make it count?

How have WSU’s running backs looked during spring practices?

WSU offensive linemen leaning on versatility as spring practices roll on

In WSU’s first spring scrimmage, defensive line imposes will and QBs record uneven showings

Interceptions, sacks aplenty as WSU defense shines on Day 7 of spring ball

Inside the perspective that led WSU DE Matyus McLain back to Pullman

Five teams, one athlete, one coach to be inducted into WSU athletics’ Hall of Fame

In WSU’s pursuit of more NIL dollars, the hiring of Jon Haarlow as AD makes sense | Commentary

WSU TE Jack Pedersen flourishing, QB Julian Dugger bounces back and other notes from Cougars’ sixth spring practice

WSU hires Jon Haarlow as full-time athletic director, elevating him from interim role

WSU QBs Caden Pinnick, Owen Eshelman go throw-for-throw at open practice in Spokane

WSU football to host open practice, kids clinic in Spokane this weekend