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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.

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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.

College Football News / Washington State Cougars on SI / December 1

How Washington State's Opponents Fared in Week 14

The 2025 regular season has come to a close for Washington State. It took the Cougars until the final day but they did do enough to earn a bowl game with their win over Pac-12 foe Oregon State at home.

Oregon State Interim Head Coach Robb Akey Talks Season Finale vs Washington State With Media

The Oregon State Beavers upset the Cougars in the first of two PAC-12 matchups this season, and now the teams face off once again. Amid a whirlwind of coaching carousel rumors and news, interim head coach Robb Akey will look to finish his brief tenure off with a win.

Ace Glass Drops 40 Points in Washington State Loss To Arizona State in Maui

After a strange night where Washington State men's basketball struggled to pull off a win over Division II Chaminade, WSU gave a better effort against a for from their old Pac-12 days.

Zevi Eckhaus News / Washington State Cougars on SI / November 25

Eckhaus Produces Through Air and Ground in Narrow Loss to JMU

STAT LINE: 19/31 (61%) 171 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT | 26 yards rushing, 1 TD GAME NOTES After a hard-fought effort against a JMU squad making a College Football Playoff push, Washington State ultimately came up short, falling 24–20.

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / November 21

Darcy Revitt Becomes First Sub-48 100 Freestyler At Washington State On Final Day In Iowa

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam November 18-21, 2025 SCY (25 Yards) Iowa City, IA Meet Mobile “2025 Hawkeye Invitational” Day 1 Recap Day 2 Recap Day 3 Recap After winning four events last night, Washington State swam to another four wins on the final night of competition in Iowa City.

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / November 20

Washington State Wins Four Events, Sets Two School Records On Night 3 In Iowa

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam November 18-21, 2025 SCY (25 Yards) Iowa City, IA Meet Mobile “2025 Hawkeye Invitational” Day 1 Recap Day 2 Recap More school records went down on night 3 in Iowa City and Washington State earned four wins on the night, highlighted by a school record setting 400 medley relay.

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / November 19

Darcy Revitt Breaks Washington State School Record With 21.84 50 Free On Night 2 In Iowa

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam November 18-21, 2025 SCY (25 Yards) Iowa City, IA Meet Mobile “2025 Hawkeye Invitational” Day 1 Recap Washington State’s Darcy Revitt swam to two school records on night 2 of competition in Iowa City.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / November 18

Pro Cougs: How Former Washington State Players Fared In Week 11 NFL Action

Washington State took home a much-needed convincing win over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Saturday night, and the Cougs' NFL alumni had their fair share of success over the weekend as well.

Zevi Eckhaus News / SuperWest Sports / November 18

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

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