WSU extends football coach Dickert through 2027
YOUNG KWAK/Associated Press Washington State head coach Jake Dickert walks along the sideline during the second half of an Oct. 1, 2022 game against California in Pullman. Dickert agreed to a contract extension that will keep him tied to the Cougars through the 2027 season.
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PULLMAN — Washington State football coach Jake Dickert has agreed to a one-year contract extension, keeping him in Pullman through the 2027 season, WSU athletic director Pat Chun announced Wednesday.
Dickert was named the head coach of the Cougars in November of 2021 and originally signed a five-year contract that ran through the 2026 campaign.
“We have watched Jake Dickert reset the foundation of WSU football that prioritizes family, selflessness, toughness, leadership and the total development of the young men on our football team,” said Chun. “Coach Dickert and the football staff strive to positively impact all those who come in contact with WSU football. We are fortunate to have coach Dickert leading Cougar football for many years to come.”
Taking over head coaching duties midway through the 2021 season, Dickert has guided the Cougars to back-to-back bowl appearances, continuing a streak that has reached seven straight following WSU’s appearance in the 2022 Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl last month. With that, Dickert became the first coach in program history to guide the Cougars to bowl games in each of his first two seasons.
“I would like to thank President Schulz, Chancellor Chilton and our athletic director Pat Chun for the incredible support and shared vision in the direction of our football program,” said Dickert. “Our family is extremely proud to represent Washington State University, and Candice and I look forward to making Pullman our home for many years to come. We love pouring our heart and soul into WSU and look forward to Cougs everywhere continuing to help us build towards a championship here on the Palouse.”
The Cougars opened the 2022 season winning four of their first five games, including a 17-14 win at No. 19 Wisconsin. The win was the first for WSU in three meetings all-time against the Badgers. The Cougars finished the 2022 regular season winning three of their final four contests, including road wins at Stanford and Arizona, and a home victory over Arizona State to secure their second straight winning season.