John Severs

Joined: Aug 14, 2024

Having grown up in Pocatello, home of the Idaho State Bengals, John Severs is a lifelong fan of small schools that don't always deliver a lot of wins. Prior to writing for Sports Illustrated, John covered the Beavers for SB Nation's Oregon State blog Building the Dam, with a focus on baseball and women's basketball. When he's not watching college sports he spends most of his time reading, playing video games and annoying cats.

Sep 14, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback John Mateer (10) carries the ball against the Washington Huskies during the first half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Football

RECAP: Cougars Win 2024 Apple Cup 24-19, Move To 3-0

Jan 13, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot looks on before a game against the Arizona Wildcats at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Soccer

Washington State Soccer Week 3 Recap: Cougars Fall to Stanford 2-0

Nov 5, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot Butch T. Cougar runs on the field with a flag before the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Soccer

Washington State Soccer Week 2 Recap: Cougars Pick Up a Pair of Wins in Pullman

Sep 21, 2019; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot Butch looks on during a football game against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Martin Stadium. Bruins won 67-63. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Soccer

Washington State Soccer Week 1 Recap: Cougars Drop Season Opener to Purdue 1-0

Soccer

Washington State Women's Soccer Preview: The Defense Looks For a Breakout in 2024

After a solid 2023 season, the defense for the Washington State Cougars soccer team could see breakout seasons from players including Reese Tappan, Bryana Pizarro and Nadia Cooper.

Soccer

Washington State Soccer Preview: A Young Core Leads the Forwards and Midfielders

The Washington State Cougars Women's Soccer team fields a solid core of young players, including Naomi Clark, Reagan Kotschau and Megan Santa Cruz, that could see the team positioned for success in their first year in the West Coast Conference.