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05/11/22 - Calvin Jackson Jr., rSr/2022, Washington State + More +

WR Calvin Jackson Jr. drew motivation from disappointment and came away with an NFL contract. The former standout Washington State receiver had "high hopes" that he'd be picked up as an undrafted free agent shortly after going unselected in the NFL draft last month. "But it didn't work out in my favor," Jackson said by phone Monday. "So, I used that to fuel the fire. Any opportunity I got, I told myself that I was going to make the most of it, and I think I did that."

The New York Jets gave Jackson his chance and extended an invite to try out at their rookie minicamp, staged over the weekend in Florham Park, New Jersey. Feeling determined and underestimated, Jackson excelled at the three-day audition and the Jets asked him to come aboard Monday. "I went there and had a chip on my shoulder," he said a few hours after signing. "Every route I ran, every catch I made, every opportunity I got - I made sure to make the most of it and I think it showed. I think (the Jets' staff) saw it. And it's a blessing for them to see that and give me an opportunity, but the job's not done yet. I still have more to prove." - Spokesman-Review

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WR Calvin Jackson Jr., Washington State
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05/04/22 - Jarrett Guarantano, rSr/2022, Washington State + More +

Quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, who transferred to WSU out of Tennessee ahead of last season, announced Sunday that he'd signed an undrafted free-agent deal with the Arizona Cardinals. Guarantano came out on top in a four-man QB competition at fall camp last year, but he sustained an injury early in WSU's season opener versus Utah State and backed up Jayden de Laura the rest of the year. Guarantano started in place of the injured de Laura in a 24-13 loss at Utah on Sept. 25. In three appearances as a Cougar, he passed 33 of 49 for one touchdown and three interceptions - all against Utah. Guarantano started 32 games across four seasons with the Volunteers, throwing for 6,174 yards and 38 TDs against 17 interceptions on a 61% completion rate. - Spokesman Review

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QB Jarrett Guarantano, Washington State
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05/04/22 - Jahad Woods, rSr/2022, Washington State + More +

Record-setting Washington State linebacker Jahad Woods has received an invite to the Pittsburgh Steelers' rookie minicamp, according to a Twitter report posted Monday by NFL Draft Diamonds. Woods started a WSU record 52 games and played in 56 games, tied for the most in a Cougar career, across the past five seasons. The outside linebacker from San Diego registered 428 career tackles - the No. 4 total in WSU history - along with 37 1/2 tackles for loss and a WSU record 10 forced fumbles. He earned four consecutive All-Pac-12 honorable mention nods. - Spokesman-Review

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OLB Jahad Woods, Washington State
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03/03/22 - Zevi Eckhaus, Sr/2025, Washington State + More +

2021 ALL-NORTHEAST CONFERENCE FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM (COACHES): QB Zevi Eckhaus, Bryant, Fr.,...Eckhaus was thrust into the bright lights on opening night, taking over in the second half at Rhode Island. He would go on to start the final 10 games of the year, posting a 7-3 record as a starter. Eckhaus completed 62.1 percent (233-of-371) of his passes for 2,392 yards, 21 touchdowns and just three interceptions. He also brought a mobility to Bryant's QB position, rushing for 242 yards and two scores, finishing his season with an 2,634 yards of total offense. Eckhaus completed 20+ passes in seven of his 10 starts, threw for 300+ in four outings and closed the year with eight-straight games of at least two TD passes. He was at his best over the last two weekends, 51-of-69 passes for 673 yards and six touchdowns as Bryant scored 50+ points in back-to-back games for the first time ever. - Bryant Football

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QB Zevi Eckhaus, Washington State
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12/26/21 - Daiyan Henley, rSr/2023, Washington State + More +

2021 ALL-MOUNTAIN WEST SECOND TEAM (COACHES): LB - Daiyan Henley, Sr., Nevada,...Henley was second in the conference in interceptions with four, a mark that led all linebackers in the Mountain West. He was one of eight players to return an interception for a touchdown. The senior from Los Angeles, Calif., led the Pack in tackles with 105.0 which is tied for fifth in the MWC. His 63 solo tackles are seventh in the conference and his 42 assists are eighth. Henley is third in the conference in fumble recoveries with three and his fumble return yards (56) are first. - Nevada Football

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ILB Daiyan Henley, Washington State
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12/26/21 - Jordan Lee, rSr/2023, Washington State + More +

2021 ALL-MOUNTAIN WEST HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Jordan Lee, DB,...Earning honorable mention are KR/WR Jamaal Bell, OL Gray Davis, OL Jacob Gardner, LB Lawson Hall, DL Sam Hammond, DB Jordan Lee, OL Tyler Orsini, and DL Dom Peterson. - Nevada Football

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SS Jordan Lee, Washington State
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12/05/21 - Grant Stephens, rSr/2023, Washington State + More +

2021 ALL-BIG SKY CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM (COACHES): OL Grant Stephens, UNC,...Stephens started all 11 games at right tackle and anchored a line that allowed the fewest sacks in the Big Sky. Opposing defenses only had 1.18 sacks per game against the Bears which ranked 15th in the NCAA. He also helped pave the way for six 100-yard rushing games including a season-high 251 against Southern Utah. - Northern Colorado Football

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OG Grant Stephens, Washington State
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11/29/21 - Zevi Eckhaus, Sr/2025, Washington State + More +

NEC OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR (COACHES): QB Zevi Eckhaus, Bryant,...Eckhaus was forced into action when Bryant's Opening Day starting quarterback suffered a Week 1 injury and the true freshman would soon shine in the spotlight. He showed flashes in his first two collegiate starts, throwing for touchdowns against Sacred Heart and Akron. In a Week 4 road win over Marist, Eckhaus went 22-of-29 passing for 232 yards and two scores to go along with 57 yards on the ground. The California product connected on at least two touchdowns passes in eight straight starts from Week 4 through the regular season finale. Eckhaus proceeded to produce four 300-yard passing performances.

Eckhaus ranked second overall on the circuit with 238.4 yards per game of total offense. The 6-foot-1 rookie signal caller finished the season with a 7:1 TD:INT ratio. Eckhaus, who recorded 2,392 pass yards with a 62.8 completion percentage, threw 21 scoring strikes while being intercepted on only three occasions. He closed out the non-conference portion of Bryant's schedule by passing for 335 yards and three touchdowns in a 36-29 victory over Ivy League member Brown. Eckhaus ended his remarkable rookie campaign on an upward trend. - NEC Football

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QB Zevi Eckhaus, Washington State
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11/26/21 - Max Borghi, Sr/2022, Washington State + More +

Travell Harris rode on the shoulders of the crimson fans that engulfed the field. Jayden de Laura waived a version of Ol' Crimson before spiking the unmistakable flag into the turf field. Even Butch, the Washington State mascot, took his turn crowd surfing on the field at Husky Stadium. After seven straight losses to its rivals, Washington State had a celebration to remember after the most lopsided Cougars' victory in the history of the rivalry matchup against Washington. "It's special. Coug Nation deserves it, this team deserved it, the seniors deserved it," Washington State running back Max Borghi said. "I can't really put words into it yet, it hasn't really sunk in. But holding that Apple Cup trophy is something we've all dreamt about and it was incredible." Borghi rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns, and Washington State handed Washington a 40-13 defeat in the Apple Cup on Friday night.

The Cougars snapped a seven-game losing streak to their rivals, picking up their first win in the series since 2012 and first at Husky Stadium since 2007. And the Cougars (7-5, 6-3 Pac-12) did it in grand, record-setting fashion with a dominant and complete thumping that left those in crimson rushing the field to celebrate while those clad in purple made an early move to the exits. The 27-point margin of victory topped the previous high of 26 points when Washington State won 52-26 in 1973, a game also played in Seattle. "This win, it wasn't just for us," Washington State linebacker Justus Rogers said. "It was for the people that came before us, the teams that came before us that I've been a part of as well." Borghi scored on a 32-yard touchdown run on Washington State's opening possession and set the tone for the night. He added a 1-yard TD run in the third quarter and only the Cougars' inability to finish drives in the first half kept the game from being even more one-sided. De Laura hit 21 of his first 22 pass attempts and finished 27 of 32 for 245 yards. Dean Janikowski kicked four field goals for Washington State as well. - Washington State/AP College Football

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RB Max Borghi, Washington State
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11/20/21 - Zevi Eckhaus, Sr/2025, Washington State + More +

Zevi Eckhaus passed for four touchdowns and Bryant defeated Merrimack 58-14 on Saturday in a regular-season finale. The Bulldogs (7-4, 5-2) finished in a two-way tie for second behind Northeast Conference champion Sacred Heart. Eckhaus was 22-of-30 passing for 317 yards and threw two touchdowns to Anthony Frederick who had 131 yards receiving. Fabrice Mukendi and Ishod Finger rushed for two touchdowns apiece. Westin Elliott, who came in as the conference's passing leader at 266 yards per game, matched that average Saturday for the Warriors (5-6, 2-5). The Bulldogs scored 28 points in the second quarter, two via Eckhaus passes, to lead 35-7 at the break. - AP College Football

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QB Zevi Eckhaus, Washington State
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11/19/21 - Max Borghi, Sr/2022, Washington State + More +

Max Borghi rushed for a career-high 139 yards and two touchdowns in the last home game of his career, Travell Harris and Calvin Jackson Jr. each had two touchdown receptions, and Washington State became bowl eligible with a 44-18 win over Arizona on Friday night. A season filled with drama at Washington State (6-5, 5-3 Pac-12) surrounding former head coach Nick Rolovich - fired last month for refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine - will likely end with a bowl trip for the Cougars. Borghi ran for touchdowns of 26 and 2 yards on a foggy night on the Palouse where the field at times was obscured and snow flurries fell through the air. His previous career-high of 128 yards came in the 2019 season opener against New Mexico State. "That was classic Max Borghi," Washington State interim coach Jake Dickert said. "Our fans will remember Max and obviously he's gonna be a hall of famer here one day, so it was exciting to put a stamp on his career like that." Arizona has allowed 173 yards per game on the ground this season, but the Cougars surpassed that total with ease.

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura was 13 of 22 for 259 yards passing. De Laura hit Harris for an 8-yard touchdown in the second quarter and a 30-yarder in the third quarter that gave Washington State a 37-7 lead. De Laura also hit Jackson on a 43-yard TD late in the first half less than a minute after Arizona had scored to pull within 14-7. Jackson added the capper with a 78-yard TD reception from de Laura in the fourth quarter. - Washington State/AP College Football

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RB Max Borghi, Washington State
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11/13/21 - Zevi Eckhaus, Sr/2025, Washington State + More +

Zevi Eckhaus threw for 356 yards and two touchdowns and Bryant rebounded from defeat last week to shatter Long Island 52-7 on Saturday. Central Connecticut upset Bryant in convincing fashion 30-15 on Nov. 6. Camden Orth threw a 79-yard scoring pass to Owen Glascoe for a 7-0 Sharks lead and that all but ended any success they'd have. The Bulldogs (6-4, 4-2 Northeast Conference) ultimately scored on eight of 10 drives which included seven touchdowns and a field goal. David Zorrilla caught nine passes for 147 yards and a touchdown for Bryant. Dan Adeboboye ran for 101 yards on 16 carries and scored twice and Fabrice Mukendi ran it in twice for scores. Orth threw for 148 yards and a touchdown for Long Island (2-7, 2-4). LIU beat Bryant in the abbreviated spring season 24-19. - AP College Football

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QB Zevi Eckhaus, Washington State
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11/11/21 - Ron Stone Jr., rSr/2024, Washington State + More +

NOV 1 PAC-12 DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Ron Stone Jr., RS Jr., Edge, Washington State (San Jose, CA),...Third time a Washington State player has won this award in the last five weeks. Brennan Jackson took it home in both Week Five and Week Seven...Anchored a Cougar defense that forced five Sun Devil turnovers in WSU's 34-21 win in Tempe. Stone finished the day with six tackles, four solo, two tackles-for-loss, one sack and a fumble recovery...Of Stone's six tackles, two were behind the line of scrimmage and the other four went for three yards or less. Stone currently ranks second in the Pac-12 in tackles-for loss (10.5) and tied for third in sack (5.5). Also nominated: Hauati Pututau, DT, Utah; Tuli Tuipulotu, DL, USC; Jalen Harris, DE, Arizona; Voi Tunuufi, DT, Washington. - Pac-12 Football

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OLB Ron Stone Jr., Washington State
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11/10/21 - Brennan Jackson, rSr/2024, Washington State + More +

OCT 18 PAC-12 DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Brennan Jackson, RS Jr., Edge, Washington State (Temecula, CA),...Wins this award for the second time in the last three weeks. He is the only Washington State player to win this award since its inception in 2019...Was a disruptive force, putting together his best performance of the season. Despite going up against 2 of the best tackles in the conference, Johnson was productive, not giving the quarterback much time to throw...Recorded six total tackles, three solo, one sack and one fumble recovery in the victory over Stanford...Jackson was at his best in the fourth quarter as he registered three tackles. Also nominated: Kayvon Thibodeaux, DE, Oregon; Junior Tafuna, DT, Utah; Tyler Johnson, DL, Arizona State; Trevon Mason, DL, Arizona. - Pac-12 Football

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DE Brennan Jackson, Washington State
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10/23/21 - Zevi Eckhaus, Sr/2025, Washington State + More +

Zevi Eckhaus passed for 175 yards with two touchdowns, ran for another and Bryant defeated Wagner 31-10 on Saturday. Bryant (5-3, 3-1 Northeast Conference) responded with back-to-back scoring drives after a fluke turnover gave Wagner a 10-3 lead, and led 17-10 by halftime. Eckhaus had 109 yards passing in the first half with a 31-yard touchdown rainbow to Anthony Frederick in the end zone. Ishod Finger added a 9-yard touchdown run after missing the first seven games to injury. Late in the third, Eckhaus fired a 6-yard pass to David Zorilla - his first TD catch of the season - crossing the front of the end zone for a 24-10 lead.

Eckhaus scored on a 3-yard run for the capper after an interception by Jayvis Rayside ended a Wagner threat in the end zone. In addition to Rayside's pick, Joe Andreessen made two interceptions, the first Bulldog to do so since Sept. 1, 2018. The Seahawks (0-7, 0-3) scored on a head's-up defensive play when an Eckhaus screen pass bounced off David Adeboboye's hands and Wagner's Luke Jakubauskas picked it up on the bounce and raced 83 yards to score. The play was ruled a fumble. Wagner's Guenson Alexis was 10-of-20 passing for 45 yards. Jaalon Frazier added 81 yards, completing four of 12, but the pair were picked off three times and the Seahawks were held to 53 yards on the ground. - AP College Football

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