Football

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…

 

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.

 

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)
L.E. Baskow / Las Vegas Review-Journal / Tribune News Services 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.

L.E. Baskow / Las Vegas Review-Journal / Tribune News Services 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)

Kamiak’s Victor Sanchez Hernandez signs football LOI with UW

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

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.

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)