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Kalolo Ta'aga Joins Cougars O Line from Utah

Thus far this offseason Washington State has paid its offensive line a fair amount of attention in the portal. After losing standouts like Christian Hilborn and Brock Dieu, Kirby Moore and his staff knew that some additions would have to be made up front.

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Butterflyer Ivy Ladrow Commits To Washington State For Fall 2026

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Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / February 1

Washington State Sets 3 Pool Records At Home, Beats Rival Idaho At Home And On The Road

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam January 30-31, 2026 SCY (25 Yards) Friday: Pullman, WA Saturday: Moscow, ID Friday Results PDF Saturday Results PDF Washington State defeated rival Idaho twice this weekend, first winning at home on Friday with a final score of 210-52.

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / January 30

Washington State’s Emily Lundgren Named Finalist for Seattle Sports Star Award

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Washington State Athletics SEATTLE (January 29, 2026) – Washington State Swimming senior Emily Lundgren is one of five finalists for the Seattle Sports Star of the Year, Women’s Sports Award announced by the Seattle Sports Commission on Thursday.

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / January 30

Washington State To Face Idaho Twice On Senior Weekend

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Washington State Athletics IDAHO AT WASHINGTON STATE Gibb Pool | Pullman, Wash. 5 p.m. | Friday, January 30, 2026 WATCH | wsucougars.com WASHINGTON STATE AT IDAHO UI Swim Center | Moscow, Idaho 10:30 a.m.

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

Washington State Basketball Fends Off Seattle U in Pullman, 70-58

David Riley's Washington State Cougars got revenge on the Seattle University RedHawks on Wednesday. After falling to the RedHawks in Seattle on December 30, the Cougars hosted the second matchup of the year and emerged victorious by a final score of 70-58.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 24

Washington State Blow Out Pepperdine To End Losing Streak

After losing their previous four contests, Washington State got a much-needed victory on Saturday afternoon. The Cougars were victorious against the Pepperdine Wave by a final score of 95-79.

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / January 23

Washington State Cougars Open 2026 at Northern Colorado, Wyoming

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: WSU Athletics WASHINGTON STATE at NORTHERN COLORADO Butler-Hancock Pool | Greeley, Colo. 3 p.m. (PT) | Friday, January 23, 2026WASHINGTON STATE at WYOMING Corbett Pool | Laramie, Wyo.

Washington State Cougars News / SwimSwam / January 22

Four-Time Nevada HS State Champion Grace Carrington Commits To Washington State For Fall 2026

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Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 20

Meet Washington State Soccer's New Coaching Staff

Washington State Soccer will enter a new era in 2026, with longtime head coach Todd Shulenberger leaving the team to take a job with Ole Miss. The team has finished putting together it's new coaching group, so here's who will be leading the team in the next season.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 19

Washington State's Highest-Graded Offensive Players in 2025

In 2025, the Washington State Cougars grabbed a victory in a bowl game for the first time in close to a decade and a winning record at 7-6. In an offseason of heavy transition for the program, the Cougars look to be making a move back towards an offensive identity under new head coach Kirby Moore.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 19

Former D-II Running Back Beau Phillips Makes Jump to FBS to Join Cougars

The early transfer portal window is now officially closed and Washington State was as active as any team to get the new year started. While Kirby Moore and his staff seemed to place a particular focus on the defensive side of the ball, there was still plenty of notables that came in on the offensive side as well.

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

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.

Washington State Cougars News / Washington State Cougars on SI / January 13

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.

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.

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.

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

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