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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...

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...

Eddie Heckard, 5, celebrates with his teammates. Photo credit: WSU Athletics

Defensive player of the week: Eddie Heckard

Alec Cipollini November 1, 2021

Eddie Heckard was dubbed the Big Sky Conference's Defensive Player of the Week after his performance in Weber State University's 35–34 win against the then-No. 2 Eastern Washington University on...

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...

Wildcat defensive lineman Jared Schiess, 91, and Sione Lapuaho, 93, prepare for the snap at Stewart Stadium on Sept. 25. Photo credit: Robert Casey / Weber State Athletics

‘Cats are back with a Homecoming attack

Miles Shaw October 11, 2021

The Weber State University Wildcats' homecoming football game is set for 8 p.m. on Oct. 15 under the lights in the foothills of the Wasatch.Coming off a bye week after the team's win at Cal Poly, Weber...

Wildcat head coach Jay Hill celebrates his record setting 54th win with his team in the locker room, following Weber State's 38-7 win. Photo credit: Robert Casey / Weber State Athletics

Jay Hill sets coach record for wins at Cal Poly

Miles Shaw October 4, 2021

In a lopsided victory, Weber State University's football team picked up their first Big Sky Conference win of the season against the California Polytechnic State University Mustangs on Oct. 2, scoring...

Weber State heads to Cal Poly in search of a victory after back-to-back losses. Photo credit: Weber State Athletics

‘Cats check out competition in Cali

Miles Shaw September 29, 2021

For the first time since 2016, Weber State University's football team suffered consecutive losses, falling to James Madison University on Sept. 18 and UC Davis on Sept. 25.After the gut-wrenching 17–14...

Weber State's Randal Grimes, 14, and James Madison's Greg Ross, 9, exchange words following an aggressive play between the teams. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

Dukes declaw ‘Cats with 13-point victory

Miles Shaw September 20, 2021

Despite drawing first blood with a 3–0 lead, No. 2-ranked James Madison University put No. 8-ranked Weber State University in their place early on in the game and took a 37–24 victory.By the...

Player 23, Wright Jr., celebrating his touchdown on March 13 at Weber State University. (Paige McKinnon/The Signpost)

FCS top ten showdown at Stewart Stadium

Emily Miller September 15, 2021

The No. 9 Weber State Wildcats are set to host the No. 3 James Madison University Dukes at Stewart Stadium on Sept. 18.The ‘Cats are currently 1–1 for the preseason after being handed their...

Senior wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, 22, bolts into the open field on his record-breaking sixth career kickoff return at Rice Eccles Stadium on Sept. 2. Photo credit: Weber State Athletics

Utes summon lightning and strike ‘Cats down

Miles Shaw September 8, 2021

The playing field held many challenges for the Wildcats during their opening football game on Sept. 2 when inclement weather caused a weather delay. Weber State pounced on an early lead, but they were...

The Wildcats scrimmaged at Stewart Stadium on Aug. 20 to prepare for the upcoming season. Photo credit: Weber State Athletics

Kicking off the football season with Big Sky Champs

Miles Shaw September 3, 2021

Weber State football is back. Wildcat fans can see the reigning Big Sky Champions return to the gridiron after a fall 2020 with no games played in the autumn months, and the Wildcats claimed another Big...

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