WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS NEWS

Washington State football coach Jake Dickert shows passion for coaching Washington State football coach Jake Dickert has passion for coaching. He signed a five-year contract to lead the program earlier this year.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

WSU Cougars' Sun Bowl saga indicative of college football's COVID-caused bowl issues After Miami withdrew from the Sun Bowl due to COVID-19 issues, the Cougars were left scrambling for an opponent. While WSU found one in Cent...

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Central Michigan switches to Sun Bowl, will now play Washington State The Central Michigan football team arrived in Tucson, Arizona, on Sunday.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Central Michigan to play Washington State in Sun Bowl as Arizona Bowl is canceled Washington State needed an opponent for the Sun Bowl after Miami had to withdraw.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Central Michigan heading to Sun Bowl to face Washington State The Sun Bowl is saved Central Michigan agreed to relocate from Tucson to El Paso to face Washington State after Miami had to pull out of the...

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl still seeking team to play Washington State as deadline looms Central Michigan center of speculation as Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl scrambles to fill in spot vacated by Miami.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

Washington State goes through first Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl practice as it awaits opponent Washington State conducted its first Sun Bowl practice as it awaits opponent for Friday's Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

Photos: Washington State football prepares for Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Washington State football arrives at El Paso and prepares for Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl with practice at Eastwood High School.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

Sources: Boise State's COVID-19 Issues Could Send Central Michigan to Sun Bowl vs. Washington State Washington State is looking for a new opponent after Miami’s COVID-19 issues knocked them out of the Sun Bowl.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Miami Withdraws From Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl Due to COVID-19 Protocols The Hurricanes were slated to play Washington State this Friday.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Miami pulls out of Sun Bowl vs. Washington State due to COVID-19 protocols The Hurricanes did not have enough student-athletes to safely compete due to the number of COVID-19 cases impacting their roster, according...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Miami withdraws from Sun Bowl against Washington State due to COVID-19 cases on Hurricanes' roster The Cougs arrived in El Paso on Sunday, only to learn three hours later that they might be forced to conclude their memorable season in unsa...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Photos: Washington State arrives in El Paso for Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Washington State football players and staff arrive in El Paso Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, with their families for the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

Washington State football team arrives in El Paso for the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl The Washington State football team arrives in El Paso for the 2021 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

How to watch Miami Hurricanes vs. Washington State Cougars in Sun Bowl on TV, live stream Before Mario Cristobal begins his on-field career, the Miami Hurricanes take on Washington State in the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

Washington State features two productive slot receivers Miami will have to contain Miami's defense will look to contain Washington State's talented slot receivers in the Sun Bowl.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Miami modifies travel after reported positive COVID-19 tests, still 'committed' to playing WSU in Sun Bowl The Hurricanes originally planned to set out for the Southwest the day after Christmas. Now their team plane will land in west Texas the day...

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

WSU defense gets major boost, as Nevada transfer Daiyan Henley chooses Cougars over UW, USC Daiyan Henley is a plug-and-play piece for the Cougars, who will lose veteran linebackers Jahad Woods and Justus Rogers after WSU caps its s...

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Poll: Which young player will step up in the Sun Bowl? Which young player is going to step up in the Sun Bowl?

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Opt outs and transfers have hit Washington State's O-line hard going into the Sun Bowl Washington State will have some key players missing against Miami in the Sun Bowl.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Washington State receiver Marshawn Buchanan enters transfer portal, Cougars add walk-on quarterback WSU reserve wideout Marshawn Buchanan reportedly entered the transfer portal Saturday morning. Later in the day, Californian quarterback Emm...

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Oregon coordinator Ken Wilson named new Nevada head coach

Nevada has hired Oregon co-defensive coordinator Ken Wilson as the Wolf Pack’s new head football coach

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why WSU Cougars and Tennessee Titans football star Rien Long is getting into acting on 'MacGruber' This WSU hall-of-famer and standout defensive lineman and is about to be on screens as the henchman to a villain played by Billy Zane in Pea...

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Former Washington state legislator and University of Washington football star George Fleming dies at 83 George Fleming, a groundbreaking Seattle legislator and UW football Hall of Famer, died Monday at age 83. His career was lauded by civic and...

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

WSU football team reportedly hiring Eric Morris as offensive coordinator, Clay McGuire as offensive line coach After two years apart, the Air Raid and Washington State are reuniting. WSU plans to hire former Cougar assistants Eric Morris and Clay McGu...

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM