Thursday, June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

College

Washington State wide receiver Lincoln Victor avoids a tackle by Idaho linebacker Fa'Avae Fa'Avae during the first half Saturday in Pullman. The Union High grad who was named one of the Cougars six captains for the season caught three passes for 38 yards in Washington State's 24-17 victory.

Ward throws 3 TD passes as Washington State tops Idaho 24-17

Washington State wide receiver Lincoln Victor avoids a tackle by Idaho linebacker Fa'Avae Fa'Avae during the first half Saturday in Pullman. The Union High grad who was named one of the Cougars six captains for the season caught three passes for 38 yards in Washington State's 24-17 victory.

September 3, 2022, 10:58pm College

Transfer quarterback Cameron Ward threw for 215 yards and three touchdowns Saturday as Washington State beat scrappy Idaho 24-17 in a season opener to win its 10th consecutive game in a long-running series between two schools whose campuses are located just eight miles apart. Read story

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws under pressure from Oregon defensive lineman Taki Taimani (55) in the first half of an NCAA college football game game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Atlanta.

Bennett, Georgia defense lead No. 3 Dawgs to 49-3 rout of Oregon

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws under pressure from Oregon defensive lineman Taki Taimani (55) in the first half of an NCAA college football game game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Atlanta.

September 3, 2022, 4:18pm College

Stetson Bennett threw for 368 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, a revamped defense didn’t miss a beat, and No. 3 Georgia looked very much like a team intent of defending its national championship with a 49-3 rout of No. 11 Oregon on Saturday. Read story

Head coach Kalen DeBoer inherited a Washington program coming off its worst season since 2008 that included firing its head coach before the end of the regular season. The first test of how well DeBoer has done overhauling the program comes Saturday night when the Huskies open the season against Kent State.

Huskies coach DeBoer set for bigger stage with his debut

Head coach Kalen DeBoer inherited a Washington program coming off its worst season since 2008 that included firing its head coach before the end of the regular season. The first test of how well DeBoer has done overhauling the program comes Saturday night when the Huskies open the season against Kent State.

September 1, 2022, 6:01pm College

Game week finally arrived for Kalen DeBoer and he felt the need to fire off a text to a colleague to try to encapsulate the nine months between his hiring at Washington and the beginning of the season. Read story

Jake Dickert took over Washington State a year ago at a time of turmoil and was proven to be the right choice for the Cougars at that time. His first season as the permanent head coach begins Saturday and the chance to prove despite being underqualified, the Cougars made the right choice long-term in Dickert.

Dickert hopes stability can equal success at Washington State

Jake Dickert took over Washington State a year ago at a time of turmoil and was proven to be the right choice for the Cougars at that time. His first season as the permanent head coach begins Saturday and the chance to prove despite being underqualified, the Cougars made the right choice long-term in Dickert.

August 31, 2022, 5:15pm College

What Washington State athletic director Pat Chun didn’t know at the time was that the interim coach he chose to take over in a time of upheaval would be able to unite the Cougars. Read story

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. Oregon first-year coach Lanning will be facing his former team in the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

UGa’s Smart faces former assistant Lanning in season opener vs. Ducks

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. Oregon first-year coach Lanning will be facing his former team in the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

August 30, 2022, 6:15pm College

Georgia coach Kirby Smart will see another familiar face on the opposing sideline Saturday when the reigning national champion Bulldogs open the season against No. 11 Oregon. Read story

In this social media post by UNLV football, receiver Zyell Griffin celebrates catching a touchdown in a 52-21 win over Idaho State.

How Clark County College Football Players Fared: Aug. 27

In this social media post by UNLV football, receiver Zyell Griffin celebrates catching a touchdown in a 52-21 win over Idaho State.

August 28, 2022, 8:11pm College

Zyell Griffin helped UNLV football open its season with a winning hand. Read story

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising returns to the Utes after throwing for 2,493 yards and 20 touchdowns as a sophomore last season. Utah was picked to repeat as Pac-12 champions in the preseason media poll.

Changing Pac-12 still seeking next CFP appearance

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising returns to the Utes after throwing for 2,493 yards and 20 touchdowns as a sophomore last season. Utah was picked to repeat as Pac-12 champions in the preseason media poll.

August 23, 2022, 6:09pm College

The last major change in the Pac-12 came with the addition of Colorado and Utah in 2011, an expansion met with excitement. Read story

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will be the Huiskies starting QB when the season kicks off on Sept. 3, 2022, against Kent State.

Huskies name Michael Penix Jr. starting QB for opener

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will be the Huiskies starting QB when the season kicks off on Sept. 3, 2022, against Kent State.

August 23, 2022, 2:00pm College

Washington is going with Michael Penix Jr. as its starting quarterback for the season opener against Kent State, coach Kalen DeBoer said Tuesday. Read story

Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward speaks during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles.

After turbulent 2021, WSU has eyes on a better offense

Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward speaks during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles.

August 21, 2022, 6:04am College

After a turbulent 2021 season, Washington State coach Jake Dickert is looking forward to some normalcy. Read story

FILE - Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. Washington is set to kick off its season on Sept. 3, 2022, against Kent State.

DeBoer takes charge at UW seeking quick turnaround

FILE - Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. Washington is set to kick off its season on Sept. 3, 2022, against Kent State.

August 21, 2022, 6:01am College

The first few months of Kalen DeBoer’s tenure at Washington was about restoration. Renewing the confidence in the players he was inheriting. Rebuilding the belief that Washington is still an elite program. Read story