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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) waves his hands up in attempt to pump up the crowd in the fourth quarter during the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Emily Curiel / ecuriel@kcstar.com / Tribune News Services)

The NFL is down to its final four teams

Who has the best chance to win the Super Bowl?

 

Former WSU WR Jamire Calvin loses aunt, home in LA fires

Jamire Calvin’s heart dropped when he got the phone call.…

 

Dave Boling: Jimmy Rogers is the next man up in Pullman

New Cougars football coach can already see what WSU football is all about.

 

WSU hires running backs coach Robbie Rouse

Cougars sign two more South Dakota State transfers and add another HS commit.

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.

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 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 state. The former Washington State linebacker is transferring to rival Washington, he announced… Continue reading

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.