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At 2:30 p.m. CT in Denton, the North Texas Mean Green hosts Washington State in a marquee non-conference battle. With momentum, home-field energy, and an offense firing on all cylinders, UNT has the tools to soar past the Cougars.

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

Washington State Soccer: Cougars Pick Up First Win With 1-0 Victory Over UC San Diego

It took a few weeks but Washington State soccer has finally managed to put a mark in the win column, taking down UC San Diego 1-0 Thursday night. The win puts the Cougars record at 1-1-3 on the season, with the start of the conference season just a couple weeks away.

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

Washington State Football: Best Bets @ North Texas - Spread, Over/Under, Props

Washington State's 2025 season is off to a positive start with wins over Idaho and San Diego State. The third week of the season will bring with it a new challenge: a road trip into the heart of football country.

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

North Texas HC Eric Morris Discusses Matchup With Former Team Washington State

North Texas and head coach Eric Morris have taken care of the first two teams they've faced in 2025 and are well-positioned to keep that streak going. Facing his first Power Five opponent of the season in Washington State and fellow 2-0 head coach Jimmy Rogers, Morris enters week three looking to continue powering forward.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / September 9

Pro Cougs: How Former Washington State Players Fared In Week 1 Of The NFL

The opening week of NFL action has concluded, and the season is off to a blazing start with a plethora of exciting matchups having taken place over the weekend.

Jaxon Potter News / Washington State Cougars on SI / September 9

How Jaxon Potter Operated with Command in Washington State Victory over SDSU

Washington State redshirt sophomore quarterback Jaxon Potter was a surprise selection to begin the season under center for the Cougars. However, in WSU's 36-13 win over San Diego State, Potter rose to the occasion.

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

How Buddha Peleti Asesses Washington State's Defensive Growth Through Two Games

Washington State senior defensive end Buddha Peleti helped spearhead a strong defensive effort from the Cougars over the weekend. Peleti himself saw a surge in his play in the fourth quarter, making a critical fourth-down stop in the backfield alongside Isaac "Bobby" Terrell, bringing down SDSU quarterback Jayden Dengal in the backfield.

College Football News / Washington State Cougars on SI / September 8

How Washington State's Opponents Fared in Week 2

Week Two is wrapped up and while Washington State was busy improving to 2-0 on the young season, its other opponents were having an up-and-down weekend.

Jaxon Potter News / Washington State Cougars on SI / September 7

Washington State QB Jaxon Potter Talks San Diego State Win

On Saturday, Washington State redshirt sophomore quarterback Jaxon Potter led the Cougars to a 36-13 win over San Diego State with career highs of 257 passing yards and three touchdown passes.

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

Washington State Soccer: Cougars Tie California 0-0

Washington State Soccer pulled up even for their third game in a row, tying California 0-0 on the road in Berkeley in their match Thursday night. The draw puts the Cougars record at 0-1-3 for the season, and leaves Washington State still looking for their first win of the season.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / September 4

How Jimmy Rogers is Encouraging Continued Growth From His Washington State Team

In his first game as the head coach of the Washington State Cougars, Jimmy Rogers saw his team fight through many of their own mistakes for a 13-10 win over the Idaho Vandals.

Jaxon Potter News / Washington State Cougars on SI / September 3

Assessing Jaxon Potter's Washington State Debut

STAT LINE: 23/30 (77%) 208 yards, 1 TD GAME NOTES In Jaxon Potter’s first start, he did exactly what so many coaches would hope for from a young first-timer: be decisive, put the ball in play, find completions, and avoid big mistakes.

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

Pro Cougs: Previewing Former Washington State Players In Week 1 NFL Action

With the excruciatingly long wait before the 2025 NFL season down to just mere days, a handful of rookie and veteran Washington State alumni are set to take the field this upcoming weekend.

Jaxon Potter News / Washington State Cougars on SI / September 1

Next Steps: Cougars' Path Forward Following Close Week 1 Victory Over Idaho

Washington State's 2025 campaign got off to a much rockier start than expected, narrowly defeating the FCS Idaho Vandals 13-10 in their opening matchup at home.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / September 1

Washington State Head Coach Jimmy Rogers Notes 'Embarrassing' Aspect of Win Over Idaho

Washington State came through with a victory in Jimmy Rogers' debut as the Cougars head coach, a 13-10 result over Idaho. It was far from the prettiest performance a Washington State team has put forth in recent memory, and Rogers was sure to note that in his postgame media availability.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / September 1

How Washington State's 2025 Opponents Fared in Week 1

Week 1 is in the books and all 11 of Washington State's opponents this fall suited up last weekend. They ended up going 7-3 through the first slate of games (not including Idaho).

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

Washington State Soccer: Cougars Tie #13 Georgia 1-1

The 13th ranked Georgia Bulldogs came to Pullman to take on Washington State, and the Cougars rose to the occasion, pulling even with one of the most dangerous teams in the country in a 1-1 tie.

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

Washington State Football Escapes Week One With 13-10 Win Over Rival Idaho

Washington State fans in attendance at Gesa Field got a much closer game than they probably preferred, but the Cougars were able to pull out a 13-10 win over Idaho in Jimmy Rogers' first game as head coach.

Jaxon Potter News / Washington State Cougars on SI / August 30

Josh Meredith Catches First Cougar Touchdown Pass of 2025 From Jaxon Potter

Football season has begun in Pullman, Washington as the Cougars host the Idaho Vandals. It wasn't the smoothest of starts to the Jimmy Rogers era, but the Cougs did manage to get on the board first.

College Football News / Washington State Cougars on SI / August 29

Week 1 - Washington State vs. Idaho: Preview, Time/Date, Storylines

The season officially begins on Saturday for both the Washington State Cougars and the Idaho Vandals, who play the latest chapter in a century-old rivalry: The Battle of the Palouse.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / August 29

Washington State Soccer: Cougars Battle To 1-1 Tie Against Idaho

Thursday night the Washington State soccer team found themselves in an early hole on the road against Idaho. The Cougars managed to battle back and tie the game, but couldn't pull off the win despite an impressive offensive effort in the second half, settling for a 1-1 tie against the Vandals.

Washington State Soccer Travels To Idaho For Thursday Rivalry Clash

It's been two weeks since the Washington State women's soccer team took the field in their first and only match of the 2025 season so far. That match ended in a 1-0 loss to Utah State in front of a packed home crowd - a less than ideal result.

Idaho Head Coach Thomas Ford Ready To 'Get After' Washington State This Week

On Saturday, the Washington State Cougars will welcome the Idaho Vandals for the first matchup of the 2025 campaign for both teams. For Idaho head coach Thomas Ford, the game has extra significance as his first in the role and his first as a Division I head coach.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / August 25

Washington State Football: 2027 Recruiting Targets On The Rise

Although it is still a long ways out, Washington State has already gotten the wheels turning for the 2027 recruiting cycle. As of now there have been no commitments to the team but WSU has extended several offers, placing a particular early emphasis on the offensive side of the ball (specifically receivers and quarterbacks).

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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