Inside John Mateer’s ‘crazy’ journey from Washington State to Oklahoma
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer always believed he would be one of the premier quarterbacks in college football.
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WSU basketball headed to Europe for 3 summer exhibition games
Washington State is going overseas to play three exhibition games this summer, all in Europe, the school announced Friday.
Read MoreEA Sports adds 8 new mascots from the West to College Football 26
On Monday, EA Sports announced that it will be including a wide slate of numerous new mascots in this year’s installment of the game.
Read MoreWashington State announces cuts in track and field scholarships, events
Washington State announced in a two-paragraph release on Monday it is cutting its track scholarships and events effective immediately.
Read MoreWashington State adds edge Jacob Lopez-Veasey, three others to class of 2026
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Read MoreWSU basketball hires longtime pro Orlando Johnson as general manager
David Riley has created a new position on his coaching staff, hiring longtime pro Orlando Johnson as GM for Washington State basketball.
Read MoreNick Rolovich appeals earlier decision, says WSU fired him for his faith
In Rolovich v. Washington State University, Coach Nick Rolovich, former head coach of the WSU Cougars, requested a religious exemption.
Read MoreStudy finds WSU athletics provides an average annual economic impact of $751M
Per Collegiate Consulting, “over the course of an athletic year, WSU athletics provides a total average annual economic impact of $751.2M.
Read MorePac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould reacts to potential impact of revamped CFP
In an expanded playoff, the at-large model would guarantee five spots for conference champions and leave 11 for at-large teams.
Read MoreWSU athletics budget to remain unchanged for fiscal year 2026
Washington State’s Board of Regents is expected to approve the athletic department’s budget of $74M which is unchanged from FY 2025.
Read MoreWSU picks up 2026 QB with commitment from 3-star prospect Hudson Kurland
On Tuesday, the Cougars picked up a commitment from Class of 2026 quarterback Hudson Kurland, a three-star prospect from the Portland area.
Read MoreCollege Football Hall of Fame alters induction rule paving way for Mike Leach
After year of heavy politicking, a change will be made to the induction rules for the College Football HOF paving way for Mike Leach to join.
Read MoreWSU Athletics and Playfly Sports enter 10-year multimedia partnership
Washington State University Athletics and Playfly Sports announced a 10-year multimedia rights and ticket sales and service agreement.
Read MoreWSU, EWU basketball announce 3-year contract to play each other in Spokane
WSU basketball announced its participation in the 509 Classic, a 3-year contract with EWU to play at Spokane’s Veterans Memorial Arena.
Read MoreWSU lands second QB transfer in two days with Pitt’s Julian Duggar
The Cougars signed Pitt transfer QB Julian Dugger on Thursday, the program announced, for their second quarterback transfer in two days.
Read MoreRutgers transfer QB Ajani Sheppard commits to Washington State
Rutgers transfer QB Ajani Sheppard commits to the Washington State Cougars with three years of eligibility remaining.
Read MoreOregon State transfer WR Jeremiah Noga commits to WSU
Oregon State redshirt senior wideout Jeremiah Noga announced his transfer to Washington State football on Saturday.
Read MoreWSU AD Anne McCoy plans to improve football game day experience at Gesa Field
As Washington State prepares for next football season, program brass are exploring ways to improve fans’ game day experience at Gesa Field.
Read MoreAD Anne McCoy stays mum on finer details of Pac-12 media deal, WSU budget
WSU Athletic Director Anne McCoy hosted a webinar Tuesday to take questions regarding the morning’s announcement of the Pac-12 2025 TV dea.
Read MoreCBS to air two Pac-12 games in primetime for 2025, including the Apple Cup
CBS will air the Apple Cup between Washington and Washington State on Sept. 20 and Washington State’s trip to Oregon State on Nov. 1.
Read MorePac-12 reaches deal on TV partnerships for 2025 football season
The Pac-12 has finalized its TV partnerships for the 2025 season, with The CW, ESPN and CBS combining to show Ore St and WSU home games.
Read MoreHigh Point transfer forward Simon Hildebrandt commits to WSU
Grad transfer Simon Hildebrandt helped lead High Point University to its first-ever NCAA Tournament this past season.
Read MoreWSU adds SMU transfer cornerback AJ Davis, NMSU transfer DE Buddha Peleti
Washington State football added two more transfer portal commitments from a CB out of SMU and a DE from New Mexico State.
Read MoreWSU president tells Regents 40% of her time currently devoted to athletics
WSU President Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell told WSU Regents at the April meeting that 40 percent of her time currently is devoted to athletics.
Read MoreWSU hoops lands second transfer commit in Boise State wing Emmanuel Ugbo
Washington State basketball gets second transfer commitment from BSU wing Emmanuel Ugbo, who announced his decision on Monday.
Read MoreWashington State’s Cedric Coward down to 5 programs in transfer recruitment
On that list for him are Alabama Crimson Tide, Duke Blue Devils, Florida Gators, Kansas Jayhawks, and Washington Huskies.
Read MoreMike Price and the secret to WSU’s two Rose Bowl berths in six years
Catching up for a few minutes with former Cougar football coach Mike Price is one of life’s great rewards.
Read MoreOregon State and WSU close to 2025 football TV media rights package
Washington State and Oregon State are close to a deal for their 2025 season football TV media rights per John Canzano.
Read MoreWSU athletics nearing deal with Playfly as new multimedia partner
The move would take place July 1, following the end of WSU’s fiscal year, when the contract expires with current rights holder Learfield.
Read MoreWashington State’s Isaac Terrell seems poised for his biggest season yet
Playing youth football in his hometown of Lehi, Utah, he started to get comparisons to the character Bobby Boucher.
Read MoreWashington State football announces Donnell Kirkwood Jr. as new RBs coach
Donnell Kirkwood Jr. is taking over the running backs room replacing former coach Robbie Rouse, who resigned last month after his DUI arrest.
Read MoreJimmy Rogers updates status of five WSU players absent from spring practice
A detailed scan of WSU’s third open practice of the spring on Saturday produced curiosity, as five Cougars were absent from the session.
Read MoreCollege Basketball Crown has $500K in NIL money on line for winning teams
Vivid Seats will fund $500K in NIL money to athletes of the winning teams in the inaugural College Basketball Crown that begins next week.
Read MoreWSU RBs coach Robbie Rouse resigns for personal reasons, per release
Rouse resigned his position Wednesday “due to personal matters,” according to a release from WSU, which did not elaborate any further.
Read MoreWashington State football takes on first day of live tackling in spring ball
During Saturday’s practice, the first of the 15-practice schedule with live tackling, WSU coaches made a point to emphasize efficiency.
Read MoreHouston’s Kelvin Sampson, children have fond memories from time at WSU
The family spent nine years in Pullman from 1985-94, a formidable time for Sampson as a first-time Division I coach.
Read MoreWSU, Cougar Collective join national trend of enforcing NIL ‘buyout clauses’
Schools across the country are looking for solutions to counter the lack of NIL regulation and enforcement.
Read MoreWashington State hoops guard Isaiah Watts to enter the transfer portal
Isaiah Watts announced on Twitter that he will be entering the portal when it opens on March 24 after spending two years in Pullman.
Read More7 teams from West set to participate in College Basketball Crown tournament
ASU, Boise St, Colorado, Oregon St, USC, Utah & WSU will participate in the new men’s basketball postseason tournament in Las Vegas.
Read MoreWSU forward LeJuan Watts says he is staying after Cougs loss in WCC tourney
After falling 86-75 to San Francisco in the quarterfinals of the WCC Tournament on Sunday, Watts was asked about his future.
Read More7 Cougar players set for Washington State football’s Pro Day
WSU announced it will be holding its annual Pro Day on Friday, and seven Cougars are set to go through drills in front of pro football scouts.
Read MoreEx-WSU QB John Mateer prioritizing winning over Heisman hype at Oklahoma
While being in the Heisman Trophy discussion would be nice, Mateer states his focus is on winning games in the fall for Oklahoma.
Read MoreWashington State extends MBB and WBB head coaches through 2030-31 season
WSU announced Tuesday it had extended both David Riley and Kamie Ethridge with their contracts now running through the 2030-31 season.
Read MoreIn first spring practice under Jimmy Rogers, WSU establishes a new pace
Rogers ran a tight ship at WSUs first spring practice where returners and South Dakota State transfers meshed for the first time on the field.
Read MoreWSU Board of Regents’ special budget meeting paints ominous outlook
The WSU Board of Regents held a special all-day session Monday focused on budgets and the morning segment painted an ominous picture.
Read MoreSellout expected for Gonzaga’s first appearance at WSU men’s hoops since 2015
One of the most anticipated Washington State men’s hoops games in recent memory is upon us, as the Cougars will host Gonzaga on Wednesday.
Read MoreWashington State football now has a mental performance director
Washington State football now features a director of football mental performance and his name is Kristofer Kracht.
Read More3 major networks remain interested in Pac-12 media rights package
ESPN, CBS and FOX all remain interested in partnering with the new conference Front Office Sports reported this week.
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