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Washington State Cougars quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) is tackled by Syracuse Orange linebacker Anwar Sparrow (12) and defensive lineman Denis Jaquez Jr. (11) during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in San Diego. (Scott Schild / sschild@syracuse.com / Tribunes News Services)

WSU QB reportedly withdraws from transfer portal

Zevi Eckhaus, who started the Holiday Bowl, is fifth Cougar to pull out of portal.

 

WSU hiring Jackrabbits’ Jimmy Rogers as next head football coach

The South Dakota State coach went 27-3 the past two seasons.

 

LB Buddah Al-Uqdah announces transfer from WSU to UW

Linebacker Buddah Al-Uqdah is taking his talents across the…

 

Zevi Eckhaus prepares to fill Mateer’s WSU QB cleats

Cougars’ new signal caller gets first start in Friday’s Holiday Bowl.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll questions a call during the second half on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Brad Loper / Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ Tribune News Services)

Ex-Seahawks coach Pete Carroll reportedly seeking NFL return

Seattle’s former leader “expressed interest” in Bears’ open position.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll questions a call during the second half on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Brad Loper / Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ Tribune News Services)
Lake Stevens junior Keagan Howard is The Herald’s 2024 Defensive Football Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens junior Keagan Howard is The Herald’s 2024 Defensive Football Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Dave Boling: Dickert’s WSU exit a reminder of football food chain

Just to be cautious, I’m going to consider any hiring at Washington State as an interim position. The same advice applies at the many universities… Continue reading

Arlington senior Leyton Martin is The Herald’s 2024 Offensive Football Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s Offensive Football Player of the Year: Leyton Martin

The senior QB’s multi-faceted game was the focal point of a high-flying Eagles offense.

Arlington senior Leyton Martin is The Herald’s 2024 Offensive Football Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSU football coach Jake Dickert leaving for Wake Forest

Cougars went to three bowl games in Dickert’s four seasons.

Washington State quarterback John Mateer (#10) throws on the run as the Cougars face the Oregon State Beavers in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (Sean Meagher / Tribune News Services)

WSU QB John Mateer entering transfer portal

First-year starter plans to leave the Cougars after strong season.

Washington State quarterback John Mateer (#10) throws on the run as the Cougars face the Oregon State Beavers in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (Sean Meagher / Tribune News Services)
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Oregon Ducks wide receiver Kris Hutson (1), who played for Washinginton State in 2024, is taken down by Washington Huskies linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (56) and teammates during the second half of their Pac-12 Football Championship game at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas.

Cougars receiver Kris Hutson enters transfer portal

The former Oregon wideout is among 17 set to move on from WSU.

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Oregon Ducks wide receiver Kris Hutson (1), who played for Washinginton State in 2024, is taken down by Washington Huskies linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (56) and teammates during the second half of their Pac-12 Football Championship game at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas.

With Bill Belichick, Tarheels sign on for miserable experience

The former New England Patriots coach takes over at North Carolina

Cougars lose 15 players in transfer portal’s first day open

Keeping quarterback John Mateer will be a key for WSU

Victor Sanchez Hernandez Jr. signs his letter of intent to play football at the University of Washington on Dec. 4, 2024 at Kamiak High School. (Photo courtesy of Ezra Davis)
Victor Sanchez Hernandez Jr. signs his letter of intent to play football at the University of Washington on Dec. 4, 2024 at Kamiak High School. (Photo courtesy of Ezra Davis)

Ohio State falls to No. 8 seed in CFP rankings

Alabama placed above Miami, leaving the Hurricanes out of the current playoff bracket.

WSU parts ways with defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding

Cougars finished No. 90 nationally in scoring defense during regular season.

Ryan Nembhard’s passing highlights Gonzaga’s Bahamas trip

Bulldogs point guard dishes out Thirty-nine total assists to set Battle 4 Atlantis record.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and offensive tackle Carter Warren (67) leave the field after the Jets lost to the Seattle Seahawks, 26-21, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Andrew Mill / Tribune News Services)

Rodgers looks his age in loss to Seattle

Jets quarterback may have played his worst game for New York.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and offensive tackle Carter Warren (67) leave the field after the Jets lost to the Seattle Seahawks, 26-21, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Andrew Mill / Tribune News Services)

Wyoming scores late to upset Cougars in regular-season finale

WSU loses third straight, awaits bowl game destination.