Football

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)

Kamiak’s Victor Sanchez Hernandez signs football LOI with UW

The star EDGE is the eighth-ranked prospect in Washington.

 

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.

Amid WSU defense’s struggles, offense has done it part

Cougs quarterback John Mateer has been unable to overcome defense’s shortcomings.

Arlington senior Chase Deberry dives into the end zone Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, during the Eagles’ 35-21 loss to Camas in a quarterfinal playoff game at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas. (Taylor Balkom / The Columbian)

No. 1 Camas knocks off Arlington in quarterfinals

The Eagles pull within a score but fall late at state.

Arlington senior Chase Deberry dives into the end zone Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, during the Eagles’ 35-21 loss to Camas in a quarterfinal playoff game at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas. (Taylor Balkom / The Columbian)
Jevin Madison carries for Archbishop Murhpy on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Ferndale, Wash. The Wildcats will face Tumwater in the 2A semi-finals next weekend. (Photo courtesy of Zen Hill)

Archbishop Murphy edges Lynden, moves on to 2A state football semis

The Wildcats will play at No. 1 Tumwater on Saturday.

Jevin Madison carries for Archbishop Murhpy on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Ferndale, Wash. The Wildcats will face Tumwater in the 2A semi-finals next weekend. (Photo courtesy of Zen Hill)

WSU rewind: How Oregon State repeatedly ran past the Cougars

The struggling Beavers scored a season-high 41 points against Washington State.

Lake Stevens falls in state football quarterfinal

The Vikings’ remarkable run of state title games comes to an end against Chiawana in Pasco.

WSU looks for better play from its safeties

Better defensive backfield play a key for Cougs against Oregon State.

Lake Stevens’ Kolton Matson runs onto the field with his teammates before the start of the 4A state playoff game against Mead on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

3 area teams hit the road for state football quarterfinals

Arlington, Lake Stevens, Archbishop Murphy all vie for a trip to Husky Stadium.

Lake Stevens’ Kolton Matson runs onto the field with his teammates before the start of the 4A state playoff game against Mead on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSU’s OL still shuffling personnel ahead of OSU matchup

Coaches rotating linemen in search of best mix.

Boise State rises and BYU falls in the latest CFP rankings

Washington State falls out of rankings after loss to New Mexico

WSU receiver Kyle Williams is on hot streak

Cougs wideout has a ‘sweet tooth for the end zone’

WSU falls to No. 25 in AP football poll after loss

Lobos quarterback Devon Dampier ran all over Cougs on Saturday.

Arlington senior running back Caleb Reed runs with the football during a first-round game of the Class 4A state tournament against Graham-Kapowsin in Arlington, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. The Eagles won, 42-6. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Arlington routs Graham-Kapowsin

Caleb Reed’s, Jake Willis’ touchdowns advance Eagles to state football quarterfinals.

Arlington senior running back Caleb Reed runs with the football during a first-round game of the Class 4A state tournament against Graham-Kapowsin in Arlington, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. The Eagles won, 42-6. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep football roundup for Saturday, Nov. 16

Lake Stevens, Arlington and Murphy football all advance.

Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)