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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...

Weber States Winston Reid, 43, blocks the helmet off of Portland States 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...

Preston Smith attempts to tackle a Montana State player. Photo credit: WSU Athletics

Wildcat football searches for first win at home

Emily Miller November 3, 2021

Weber State University's football team is coming back to Stewart Stadium with a two-game winning streak and is set to host Portland State University on Nov. 6.After a rocky start to the season, the ‘Cats...

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 States 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 head coach Jay Hill celebrates his record setting 54th win with his team in the locker room, following Weber States 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 States Randal Grimes, 14, and James Madisons 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...

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