John Severs

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 On SI, 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 7, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot Butch (right) and Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert lead the football team into Gesa Field at Martin Stadium for a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars mascots, Paw Paw, left and Butch ride out onto the field before a game against the Toledo Rockets at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Aug 30, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot, Butch, performs before a game against the Idaho Vandals at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot Butch performs with the Crimson Girls during a game against the Toledo Rockets in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Oct 11, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot Butch dances on the sideline during the second quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Rain, wind and an extended weather delay didn't help as the Cougars failed to upset the Pilots.

Aug 30, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot, Butch, performs before a game against the Idaho Vandals at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

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After both teams went scoreless for over 80 minutes, a Keira Mitchell goal gave the Cougars the win.

Jan 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot Butch plays with a cell phone during a game against the St. Mary's Gaels in the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. St. Mary's Gaels won 80-75. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Soccer

After an early goal the Gaels managed nurse a 1-0 lead for 80 minutes, despite the best efforts of WSU's top scorers.

Sep 9, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot Butch performs against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

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The Cougars top scorers looked good, but they couldn't get past San Diego goalie Chloe Walls.

Feb 16, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot Butch performs before a men s basketball game against the Oregon State Beavers at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

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A late surge by the Broncos gave them the win in a key West Coast Conference match up.

Nov 9, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot Butch rides out before a game against the Utah State Aggies at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

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The Cougars welcomed the Redhawks to the West Coast Conference with a decisive win Wednesday evening.

Sep 7, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot Butch gets a hug from a young Washington State Cougars fan before a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

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The Cougars finish their California road trip with a 1-1-1 record, as the Anteaters set the pace of the game for the full 90 minutes.

Aug 31, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot Butch ride out on a ATV before a game against the Portland State Vikings at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

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Jordyn Young scored in the 60th minute to give the Cougars the lead, while big plays from Jenna Studer and Keara Fitzgerald kept the Tritons scoreless.

Sep 7, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot Butch poses for a photo with Chase a Golden Retriever outside Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Washington State's defense managed to hold the 13th ranked Bulldogs to a single goal, in a promising result for the team.

Sep 16, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot Butch celebrates after a running an obstacle course in the Beer Gardens outside Gesa Field at Martin Stadium before a game against the Northern Colorado Bears. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Washington State's offense looked electric in the second half, but couldn't find a goal to seal the win.

Mar 16, 2023; Sacramento, CA, USA; Utah State Aggies mascot during a stoppage in play in the first half at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

The Aggies are coming off of a Mountain West Conference championship. How do they stack up against the Cougars?

Sep 16, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot Butch celebrates after a running an obstacle course in the Beer Gardens outside Gesa Field at Martin Stadium before a game against the Northern Colorado Bears. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

The Cougars look to improve after a fourth placed conference finish last season, but some big changes have shaken the WCC in the meantime.