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Damon Bankston and Hayden Meacham running down the field with their teammates.

Kicking Aggs and taking names

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor September 13, 2022

Dominating on both ends of the field, Weber State University’s football team beat Utah State University for the first time since 1978, winning 35–7 on Sept. 10. Coming into the game, Utah State head...

Josh Davis finds an opening and stays ahead of the defenders. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

The future of FCS

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor July 20, 2022

With the Big Sky Conference football season starting in just a few months, Athlon Sports preseason rankings have Weber State University as a 13th seed in the Football Championship Subdivision. Coming...

Mickey Mental is the newest addition to Weber State University's coaching staff for the football team. Photo credit: Weber State Athletics

It’s now a Mental game

Simon Mortensen April 6, 2022

On Feb. 11, Weber State University's head football coach Jay Hill announced that former Notre Dame College head coach Mickey Mental would fill the offensive coordinator position left open by former Wildcat...

Rashid Shaheed was named FCS Special Teams Player of the Week following him breaking the all-time record of most returned touchdowns in the FCS history. Photo credit: Isabella Torres

Memories of the WSU gridiron

Alec Cipollini March 28, 2022

Before last season, Weber State University’s football team was one of the most dominant forces in the Big Sky Conference as they were crowned the champions of the conference from 2016–19. Some...

Offensive coordinator Matt Hammer is leaving Weber State after two years with the program. (Weber State University)

Hammer’s last swing

Simon Mortensen January 24, 2022

After two seasons as the Wildcats' offensive coordinator, Matt Hammer, is leaving the team and football altogether for a project manager position at a construction company.The Standard Examiner reported...

Ty Macpherson, 17, celebrates the win of the Wildcats' final football game of the season at Stewart Stadium. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Wildcat football finds first win at home

Emily Miller November 22, 2021

What used to seem like an impossible feat, beating Weber State University at home, was turning into a regular occurrence for visiting teams this season. The ‘Cats were winless at home before hosting...

SUU showdown ends in a shutout

Emily Miller November 15, 2021

The Weber State Wildcats bid their farewell to long-time Big Sky Conference and in-state rivals, the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, in a 62–0 Beehive Bowl blowout on Nov. 13 in Cedar City.SUU is leaving...

Weber State's Winston Reid, 43, blocks the helmet off of Portland State's Darien Chase, 19, following an incomplete pass. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

Another home game, another loss: 4–5 overall

Emily Miller November 8, 2021

Playoff hopes for the Weber State football team have been crushed at the hands of Portland State after a 30–18 loss at Stewart Stadium on Nov. 6.The Wildcats have not brought a win to Stewart Stadium...

Rashid Shaheed looks back at his teammates as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown. Photo credit: WSU Athletics

A return touchdown to remember

Alec Cipollini November 8, 2021

Wildcats senior wide receiver and punt returner Rashid Shaheed was named the FCS Special Teams Player of the Week and Big Sky Conference Player of the Week after breaking the all-time record of most return...

Rashid Shaheed runs down the field with the football. Photo credit: WSU Athletics

It’s the history books for Shaheed

Emily Miller November 1, 2021

Rashid Shaheed made history as the Weber State Wildcats defeated the Idaho State Bengals 40–17 on Oct. 30 in Pocatello, Idaho. The Wildcats found their first scoring opportunity of the game after...

Weber State fakes out No. 2 Eastern Washington

Emily Miller October 25, 2021

Weber State University's football team left Cheney, Washington, victorious after shutting down the 20 home-game winning streak No. 2 Eastern Washington Eagles had on their mantle with a 35–34 win....

Tensions were high following a kick return made by Weber State's Rashid Shaheed, 22, against Montana State University. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

A bleak end to a seven-year streak

Miles Shaw October 18, 2021

Homecoming week ended on a low when the Wildcats fell to the Montana State Bobcats 13–7 on Oct. 15. Weber State tried to hold their own in the defensive showdown against Bobcat quarterback Matthew...

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