NCAA football

PULLMAN – During the last couple of years, Leon Neal Jr. has heard coaches sing his praises tons of times.

The unquestioned leader of the offense at this point is Jared Taylor, the fifth-year quarterback who ran for 708 yards last season, 10 shy of team-leader Tuna Altahir, the running back who chose during the offseason to transfer to Stanford.

SEATTLE – There hasn’t always been a bidding war for Cooper Kupp.

SEATTLE – The Seahawks are turning to a home-state kid made good – Yakima native and former Eastern Washington University standout Cooper Kupp – to remake their receiving corps in the wake of the departures of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.

For four years, college coaches and administrators have lamented the “wild, wild West” nature of the transfer portal, with athletes hopping from school to school in search of more money, more playing time or a better fit. Now, some universities are invoking a new threat to keep their players: Leave, and you’ll owe us money.

SOUTHLAKE, Texas – If anyone knows what kind of competitor Ron Stone Jr. is, it’s probably Mike Nolan.

While the Seahawks made two big moves Wednesday — agreeing to sign veteran receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling and rush end DeMarcus Lawrence — some of the most intriguing activity was happening behind the scenes.

Nolan Ulm pinpointed, to the day, the last time he was on a football field and felt fully healthy.

The Los Angeles Rams parted ways with Cooper Kupp, releasing the veteran wide receiver Wednesday.

His illustrious career with the Rams almost certainly is coming to an end, and All-Pro receiver Cooper Kupp can't help but feel bruising disappointment about that.

The Bobcats offer more long-haul value because of where they’re located.

PULLMAN — Former Washington State left tackle Esa Pole began his Friday morning with a walk from his Pullman hotel to the Cougar Football Complex.

How lawsuits in the ACC set the stage for the future of the sport in the early 2030s.

PULLMAN – Seven former Washington State players are set to take part in Friday’s pro day.

Now that the Los Angeles Rams have completed what Les Snead described as "a renewal of vows" with quarterback Matthew Stafford, the team's longtime general manager turns his attention to what looks like an imminent breakup with star receiver Cooper Kupp.

Gardner Minshew’s disastrous stint with the Las Vegas Raiders is set to come to an end.

PULLMAN – A gentle breeze sifted through Zevi Eckhaus’ hair and the morning sun shone on his face, where the Washington State quarterback wore a wide smile.

PULLMAN – Washington State is set to kick off spring ball, doing so at the earliest date in some time.

Should the ACC, Pac-12 and Mountain West consider mergers (but not with each other)?