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Washington State Lands Commitment From Coveted JUCO DB Elmo Wartson

Washington State has added over 20 incoming transfers in this offseason's Transfer Portal cycle, and their newest add is a coveted JUCO cornerback. The Cougars have continued to address their secondary, snagging several defensive backs since the portal opened.

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Pro Cougs: How Washington State Alumni Performed in the NFL Wild Card Round

As the NFL playoffs move into the Divisional round, Wild Card weekend had some electrifying games across the board. The number of teams still left has begun to shrink, and with it the amount of Washington State alumni remaining in action, with a handful of former Cougs continuing to be key pieces in playoff matchups.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 12

Former SMU Edge DJ Warner Brings Heaps of Potential to Cougars Defense

Transfer portal madness is in full swing right now and Kirby Moore is wasting no time reshaping Washington State's 2026 roster as he begins his first year as the Cougs' head coach.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 11

What New Washington State Corner CJ Solis-Lumar Brings To The Cougs Defense

The Washington State Cougars have been busy attacking the transfer portal since its January 2nd opening, and one area that the new coaching staff has been making plenty of additions to the secondary.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 10

Washington State's Second-Half Rally Falls Short At Saint Mary's

The Washington State Cougars saw their winning streak snapped in Moraga, California on Saturday evening with an 88-82 loss to the Saint Mary's Gaels. Saint Mary's had three different players score at-least 20 points, with Australian sophomore Joshua Dent leading all scorers with 26 points, including six made threes.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 8

Washington State Lands Former FCS Standout QB Caden Pinnick

Washington State has already been active in the transfer portal with it having been opened for nearly a week now. The Cougars have several big roles to fill this offseason with the most notable being at the quarterback position with the departure of Zevi Eckhaus.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 7

Pro Cougs: Washington State Alumni Wrap Up Electric Regular Season in Week 18

The NFL regular season is finally wrapping up, and Washington State alumni were scattered around the NFL, making waves in the final week on both sides of the ball.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 3

Washington State Outlast LMU in Pullman With Big Half From Glass

In their third West Coast Conference tilt of the season, David Riley's Washington State Cougars squad pulled off a 78-76 victory over Loyola Marymount University on Friday night in Pullman.

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / December 31

NC State Commit Sutton Forbis Sets Five Personal Bests At Washington State Senior SCY Meet

By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam Dec. 18-21, 2025 Federal Way, Washington SCY (25 yards) Results As 2025 comes to a close, 16-year-old Sutton Forbis of the Bellevue Club Swim Team made sure to enhance her national rankings in several events at the Washington State Senior SCY Championships.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / December 31

Washington State Goes Cold in Loss To Seattle U at Climate Pledge Arena

Though Washington State had found themselves on an upswing in the month of December, the Cougars will end the 2025 calendar year with a loss. David Riley's Cougars made the trip to Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, where they fell to the Seattle University Redhawks by a final score of 69-55.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / December 30

The Significance of Washington State's 2025 Potato Bowl Win

Last Monday, Washington State wrapped up its 2025 season with a 34-21 win over Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The victory not only secured

Zevi Eckhaus News / Washington State Cougars on SI / December 26

A Fitting Finale: Eckhaus Closes Wazzu Career with Bowl Victory

Zevi Eckhaus closed out his career at Wazzu with a Famous Idaho Potato Bowl championship victory. It’s safe to say Eckhaus left it all on the field in his final game as a Cougar, starting the game with fireworks that were both good and bad.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 23

Washington State dismantles Utah State in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Zevi Eckhaus passed for 334 yards and three touchdowns to help Washington State record a 34-21 victory over Utah State on Monday afternoon in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Boise, Idaho.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Washington State vs. Utah State Prediction: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Game Preview

Utah State and Washington State are set to meet in a bowl game for the first time before the Aggies join the Cougars in the new-look Pac-12 in 2026. The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl has been a frequent postseason destination for Utah State (6-6), which is making its sixth appearance in the game Monday.

College Football News / ESPN / December 12

WSU names Mizzou OC Moore new head coach

Washington State named Missouri offensive coordinator Kirby Moore as the school's new head coach on Friday, agreeing to a five-year deal.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / December 8

How Washington State's 2025 Opponents Fared on Conference Championship Weekend

It was conference championship weekend and a handful of Washington State's opponents from this season found themselves playing for titles. Three of them suited up either Friday or Saturday to try and bring home a ring but only one of them did.

Washington State Cougars News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 8

Updated Head Coach Candidates for Washington State (12/8)

Washington State’s loss of head coach Jimmy Rogers to Iowa State, came as a surprise, but the Cougars quickly assembled a list of possible replacements.

College Football News / Washington State Cougars on SI / December 5

Jimmy Rogers Leaving Washington State For Iowa State

The gears of the coaching carousel turn quickly. Early Friday afternoon, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that Penn State had worked out an eight-year contract with Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell to replace James Franklin in State College.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / December 5

3 Observations from Washington State's 2026 Early Signing Period Class

Wednesday marked the Early Signing Period for the 2026 recruiting classes and Washington State was as busy as any. 28 prospects signed on to play for the Cougs.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / December 3

Rogers Using Bowl Game Prep To Develop Washington State's Younger Players

The first year of a head coach's tenure doesn't always result in postseason play. However, Jimmy Rogers managed to lead the Washington State Cougars to a 6-6 record in the regular season.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / December 2

Bowl Projections Send Washington State to Warmer Weather

In Jimmy Rogers' first season leading the Washington State football program, the Cougars were able to win six games and gain bowl eligibility for the postseason.

Washington State Cougars News / Powder / December 2

This Ski Area Could Become the First To Open in Washington State

Washington’s ski season is slated to start on Thursday, December 4, 2025, when Mission Ridge begins welcoming skiers and snowboarders. The mountain in eastern Washington plans to host a limited opening with Chair 1, Chair 2, and the Pika Peak Rope Tow, starting at 9 a.m.

Week 13 ACC, Pac-12: ‘The Big Game’ Takes Center Stage — Summing up the weekly football status of the Bears, Beavers, Cardinal and Cougars

Some rivalries and traditions imploded or diminished when the legacy Pac-12 broke up, but “The Big Game” remains as relevant as ever. Stanford and California may be on different paths in the ACC, but a win would make a huge difference for either program.

Washington State Cougars News / Hoops Rumors / September 22

Hornets sign son of Basketball Hall of Famer

The Hornets have signed free agent forward DJ Rodman and cut guard Marcus Garrett, the club announced.

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DJ Rodman News / Yardbarker / August 25

Dennis Rodman’s son aims to build on promising rookie season

Dennis Rodman is firmly etched into NBA folklore for his legendary exploits during the late 1980s and 1990s. Now, the spotlight has shifted to his children, who are carving their own paths in the sporting world.

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