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Season best on the ground Johnson ran for 64 yards on only four carries and a touchdown in Washington State's 32-8 win over Oregon State on Saturday.

Impact Johnson, a transfer from South Dakota State, mainly struggled this season. The senior finished with 226 rushing yards on 69 carries and a touchdown in the regular season. Johnson will most likely get one more chance this season as the Cougars qualified for a college bowl game.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington State avenges earlier loss to Oregon State, wins 32-8 to clinch bowl eligibility

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NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Top Back Struggles in Opener Johnson could not get his game going against Idaho with -4 rushing yards on 10 carries in the Washington State 13-10 victory on Saturday.

Impact The senior was slated to be the top running back for Washington State heading into the opener. As part of South Dakota State's 2024 team, he logged 91 carries for 646 yards (7.1 averaged per carry) and three touchdowns. The running back also recorded a receiving touchdown from one of 15 receptions, for 181 yards last season. Ironically, the other South Dakota State transfer, Kirby Vorhees, led the Cougars in rushing, but with only 19 yards on six carries against Idaho. The Cougars take on San Diego State on Saturday, Sept. 6. Johnson and the Washington State running game might have a better day on the ground. The Aztecs rushing defense last season was near the bottom in the nation, allowing 207 rushing yards a game.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stevens kicks 32-yard FG with 3 seconds left; Washington St. beats Idaho 13-10 in opener

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AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

WSU's new RB looks ready to break out in starting role Based on what he has done as a backup at South Dakota State, Angel Johnson certainly seems ready for a starring role with the Cougars.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Slated to be No. 1 running back Johnson is slated to be Washington State's primary running back for 2025, Jamey Vinnick of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact August looks even better for Johnson after the beginning of it saw him back in Washington State's team practice after missing spring camp with a foot injury. As part of South Dakota State's 2024 team, he logged 91 carries for 646 yards (7.1 averaged per carry) and three touchdowns. The running back also recorded a receiving touchdown from one of 15 receptions, for 181 yards. Johnson may match the statistical output, as being Wazzu's primary RB is a strong base for said objective.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in practice Johnson (foot) was photographed practicing in full Thursday, via a gallery released bythe program.

Impact Johnson missed spring camp due to a foot injury that required surgery, but he is now back healthy and practicing. He is in contention to lead the Cougars' backfield after a productive season with South Dakota State last season.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE