Bill Doba, WSU Coaching Legend, Passes Away at 85
Bill Doba, the longtime defensive coordinator and five‑year head coach at Washington State University, died at 85, leaving behind a legacy of defensive excellence and mentorship.
Aug 29, 2026
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WSU’s 509 Classic Returns with Holiday Basketball Doubleheader
Washington State University will host its annual 509 Classic on Dec. 22 at Veterans Arena in Spokane, while a week earlier the Cougars face Seattle University at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Proceeds will fund the WSU men’s basketball excellence fund, and a single ticket grants entry to both events.
Aug 21, 2026
Washington State and Washington Suspend Regular-Season Basketball Rivalry
The two in-state programs will forgo a regular-season game this year, opting for an October exhibition in Seattle, as coaches reconsider the future of a historic rivalry.
Jul 26, 2026
End of a 301‑Game Streak Sparks Debate Over Washington Rivalry
Washington State ends a 301‑game streak with the Huskies, opting for an exhibition in Seattle as coaches debate the rivalry’s future and WSU hires fundraiser Tyler Mariucci.
Jul 24, 2026
Washington State reshapes stadium layout to boost fan energy
Washington State University is moving its football sideline to the south side of the stadium, creating a stronger home‑field advantage, upgrading fan facilities and offering collectible turf pieces, while two swimmers prepare for international competition.
Jul 24, 2026
Washington State Football Relocates Sideline to South Side of Gesa Field for 2026 Season
The Cougars will move their home sideline to the south side of Gesa Field in 2026, a change driven by fan‑experience upgrades and new conference guidelines.
Jul 23, 2026
Jim Walden, Legendary Coach, Passes Away at 88
Jim Walden, a longtime college football coach who also played in the Canadian Football League, died at the age of 88. His career included leading Washington State to a bowl game, tenures at Iowa State and Nebraska, and a lasting impact on players’ lives.
Jul 3, 2026
Jim Walden, Who Revived Washington State Football, Dies at 88
Former Washington State coach Jim Walden, a Hall of Fame inductee and two‑time Pac‑12 Coach of the Year, died at 88. His career spanned from leading the Cougars to their first bowl win in five decades to a later stint as a broadcast analyst.
Jul 3, 2026
Washington State Baseball Coach Nathan Choate Signs Extension Through 2031
After guiding the Cougars to a historic conference title, a NCAA Tournament appearance and a record‑setting team GPA, Washington State University has secured head coach Nathan Choate through 2031, promising continuity amid rising expectations.
Jun 16, 2026
Nathan Choate Extends Contract Through 2031 as WSU Baseball Program Soars
Washington State University has secured Nathan Choate’s leadership through 2031, highlighting a season that delivered a conference title, an NCAA tournament appearance and record academic performance.
Jun 16, 2026
Washington State University Extends Coach Nathan Choate’s Contract Through 2031 After Historic Season
Washington State University announced a contract extension for baseball coach Nathan Choate through 2031, celebrating a season that delivered the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010, a conference championship, a 3.45 team GPA record, and a standout pitcher among award finalists.
Jun 16, 2026
Nathan Choate Extends Contract, Guiding Washington State Baseball to Historic Heights
Coach Nathan Choate’s new three‑year deal rewards a 2026 Mountain West title, a first NCAA Tournament appearance in 16 years, and record‑setting academic performance.
Jun 15, 2026
Washington State Baseball Makes Historic NCAA Regional Debut in Eugene
After a 30‑win season and a Mountain West Tournament title, Washington State University’s baseball squad travels to Eugene, Oregon, to open play in the NCAA Regional, marking the program’s first regional appearance since 2010.
May 28, 2026