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Cornerback Devin Pugh played for the Wildcats from 2010-2012.

Then and now: The truths about transferring

Dontae McMillan, Contributor April 18, 2023

Few changes have impacted college sports quite like the NCAA transfer portal has. Defined by the NCAA as a “compliance tool to systematically manage the transfer process from start to finish,” the...

Wildcats Sherwin Lavaka #13, Simote Lokotui #56 and LJ Anderson #32 walking onto the football field during their game against Montana State on Oct. 15, 2021.

Opinion: Weber State vs. Montana State: The good, the bad and the ugly

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor December 1, 2022

The rain poured as the clock ran. It was fourth down and Weber State University's offense lined up 90 yards away from the end zone with 2:07 left — the classic two-minute drill. Quarterback Bronson Barron...

Devin Ford (83), Alema Tupuola (36) and Spencer Niutupuivaha (33) running after a punt took place.

Wildcats’ winter win

Emily Miller, Sports editor November 29, 2022

Weber State University’s football team hosted the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks at a snowy Stewart Stadium on Nov. 26. The Wildcats’ 38–31 victory sent UND home in the first round of...

Weber State against Idaho State at their football game on Nov. 12.

A merciless match

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor November 15, 2022

Coming off a close loss to Sacramento State University, Weber State University's football team beat Idaho State University 45–7 on Nov. 12 at Stewart Stadium. Celebrating Senior Day, Wildcat football...

Sloan Calder punting the football at the game against Sacramento State.

Hornets sting the ‘Cats

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor November 8, 2022

In a battle between two of the top teams in the FCS, Weber State University’s football team lost to Sacramento State 33–30 on Nov. 5 at Stewart Stadium. The weather proved to be an issue during the...

Braxton Hill #35 of the Montana Grizzlies sacks Bronson Barron #10 of the Weber State Wildcats on Oct. 22.

Wildcat football touches down for seventh win

Emily Miller, Sports editor November 1, 2022

Weber State University’s football team bounced back to their winning ways after defeating the University of Montana 24–21 at Stewart Stadium on Oct. 29. The last time the Grizzlies and Wildcats faced...

Abraham Williams returns a kickoff for a 100-yard touchdown against Montana State on Oct. 22. This is William’s second kickoff return for touchdown of the season.

Weber State football’s perfect season is snapped

Emily Miller, Sports editor October 25, 2022

Weber State University’s football team fell to the Montana State University Bobcats for the Wildcats’ first loss of the season on Oct. 22. “This game will not define the season, this one will not,”...

Bronson Barron (10) looks for an open receiver down the field. Barron completed 21 passes for 274 yards and 3 touchdowns against Portland State University.

The Wildcats’ streak survives

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor October 18, 2022

Weber State University’s football team kept their undefeated streak alive with a 42–7 win against Portland State University on Oct. 15. After the Vikings beat the Wildcats in Stewart Stadium 30–18...

Waldo the Wildcat helps bring team spirit to the crowd and gets them cheering alongside the cheerleaders.

Egging on the Eagles

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch, Reporter October 11, 2022

Homecoming has come and gone, and Weber State’s football finished the week strong at 5–0, beating Eastern Washington University 45–21. The Wildcats are 5–0 for the second time ever in program...

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 Universitys 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...

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...

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