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The Wildcats open Big Sky play against UC Davis on Sept. 25 at Stewart Stadium. Photo credit: Weber State Athletics

New week, same streak

Emily Miller September 22, 2021

Big Sky Conference play begins for the No. 14 Weber State Wildcats at Stewart Stadium on Sept. 25 with their first opponents, the No. 12 UC Davis Aggies. The last six conference openers ended with a Weber...

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...

‘Cats ranked sixth in the Athlon Sports Preseason Top 25

Emily Miller June 21, 2021

Athlon Sports released their Top 25 Preseason Rankings on June 16, and Weber State secured a sixth seed ranking — the highest rank of any Big Sky program. After an unprecedented spring season, the...

Weber State football player Daniel Wright Jr. makes a touchdown despite the pushback from the Aggies. (Paige McKinnon/The Signpost)

‘Cats football reaches top dog status

Tyler Haslam April 19, 2021

For those who haven’t been watching, the Weber State football program has gradually solidified itself as one of the top FCS programs in the country.Ranked third in the country, the Wildcats clinched...

With two seconds left in the game, Weber State Universitys tight end Justin Malone, 88, catches the Hail Mary pass for the win against Northern Arizona on Saturday, March 27. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Wildcats take down NAU with a 50-yard Hail Mary on the final play

Miles Shaw March 29, 2021

Down by one point and two seconds away from a shocking upset loss to Northern Arizona, Wildcats' quarterback Randall Johnson dropped back and rolled to his right, launching a high-arcing Hail Mary from...

Weber States senior linebacker Conner Mortensen and junior safety Desmond Williams tackle UC Davis running back Ulonzo Gilliam Jr. to stop the play, making UC Davis try again for a first down. Photo credit: WSU Athletics

WSU linebacker named defensive player of the week

Tyler Haslam March 17, 2021

In the Wildcats’ game against University of California Davis on March 13, it was the defense, led by senior linebacker Conner Mortensen, that dominated and played a significant role in the No. 2-ranked...

Wildcats create COVID football schedule

Wildcats create COVID football schedule

Emily Miller January 27, 2021

COVID-19 has forced schedule adjustments to the upcoming 2021 season for the Weber State football team after Northern Colorado, University of Montana, Montana State, Portland State and Sacramento State...

Stewart Stadium is empty this fall due to COVID-19.  (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

COVID-19 has left college football scattered and confused

Raymond Lucas September 16, 2020

In a perfect world, the Weber State Wildcats would be preparing for their Sept. 19 matchup in Cedar Falls, Iowa, against the Northern Iowa Panthers. Last year, WSU welcomed them to Stewart Stadium and...

Josh Davis carries the ball for Weber State against Northern Arizona (Robert Lewis / The Signpost)

Wildcats continue to heat up, winning their fourth straight game

Christian Johnson October 23, 2019
Josh Davis sets a school record in single-game rushing yards as WSU chops down the Lumberjacks
Front of the new addition to the Stewart Stadium. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

The Wildcats celebrate 100 years with a new building

Raymond Lucas September 26, 2019

The talk around town during the past few years has been about the Weber State University football program and their recent success. WSU and Head Coach Jay Hill have changed the tides around the program...

Bovee leaving WSU for USU

Bovee leaving WSU for USU

Brandon May April 23, 2019

After 10 years with Weber State University, Athletic Director Jerry Bovee is taking his talents to his alma mater at Utah State as the assistant Vice President and Deputy AD. "I'm excited about the opportunity...

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