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'They'll fight for him': After firing of coach Nick Rolovich, WSU players rally around QB Jayden de Laura WSU QB Jayden de Laura made it clear he didn't agree with firing of former coach Nick Rolovich. But with the coaching staff in disarray, the...

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Nine months after rough loss, improved WSU quarterback Jayden de Laura gets rematch with USC Nearly a year after getting crushed by the Trojans, WSU's second-year quarterback Jayden de Laura feels more poised and better prepared as h...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Steps into QB role and excels De Laura completed 21 of 29 passes for 303 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in Saturday's 44-24 win over Portland State. He also rushed seven times for 23 yards and a to...

Impact The team may be reconsidering the results of the QB battle in the offseason after De Laura's performance. Jarrett Guarantano (undisclosed) couldn't suit up, so De Laura took over, and perhaps he will be able to get his old job back after playing decent ball for the Cougars last season. Considering the loss to Utah Stae in Week 1, he might have started anyway if Guarantano was healthy.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In line to start De Laura is expected to start Saturday's game against Portland State in place of the injured Jarrett Guarantano (undisclosed), Colton Clark of The Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact De Laura came in during the second quarter of last Saturday's game after Guarantano was forced to exit following a sack. The redshirt sophomore completed 12-of-22 passes for 155 yards a touchdown and also managed 42 yards with his legs. He appears in line to make a start Saturday with Guarantano's status still up in the air. De Laura started all four games for the Cougars last season, totaling 886 yards through the air with five touchdowns and four interceptions. He also added two rushing touchdowns in 2020.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could start in Week 2 Head coach Nick Rolovich is "leaning toward" starting de Laura for Saturday's Week 2 matchup against Portland State, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact With the status of Jarrett Guarantano (undisclosed) uncertain for the Week 2 matchup, de Laura is expected to start the game. He was 12-for-22 for 155 yards and a touchdown with 42 rushing yards in the Week 1 loss against Utah State. With another solid performance this weekend, the sophomore shot-caller could take over as QB1 for the rest of the season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Decent day in relief De Laura completed 12 of 22 passes for 155 yards in Saturday's 26-23 loss to Utah State. He also rushed seven times for 42 yards.

Impact De Laura entered the game in the second quarter after starter Jarrett Guarantano left with an undisclosed injury. There's currently no timetable for Guarantano's return, and considering DeLaura's performance, the quarterback battle may have been re-ignited.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Begins season as backup De Laura is not starting Saturday's game against Utah State, 247 Sports reports.

Impact It will be Tennessee transfer Jarrett Guarantano under center for the Cougars to start the season. The competition boiled down to Guarantano and de Laura, who can still get into the mix should Guarantano struggle.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Co-starter to begin 2021 season De Laura is listed as a co-starter to begin the 2021 season, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact De Laura and Jarrett Guarantano have been in a heated quarterback competition and it still hasn't been decided publicly. It's seems most likely that Guarantano will get the first shot on Saturday against Utah State, but De Laura might also see some time.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In running for starting job De Laura remains in the running for the starting job and is competing against Jarrett Guarantano, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Washington State has narrowed down its quarterback competition and now it's between two players as the season looms. de Laura has more experience within the Washington State system but Guarantano has more overall experience at this level.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back on field Wednesday De Laura was back at practice on Wednesday, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Many of the Washington State players have been out of practice this week due to a stomach bug that has been working its way around the locker room. De Laura should be all good for the upcoming season opener against Utah State.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Missing from practice Tuesday De Laura (undisclosed) did not practice on Tuesday, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact De Laura was one of a number of Cougars who did not take the field for practice on Tuesday. It's not clear if this is just a day off or if De Laura is dealing with an injury. He is looking to push Jarrett Guarantano for the starting job this season.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

WSU quarterback Jayden de Laura found not guilty in DUI case, vows to 'do better in the future' Jayden de Laura, who started all four games during WSU’s 2020 season, was suspended in February and missed the Cougars’ spring practices. He...

JULY 30, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Has been reinstated to team De Laura has been reinstated to the team and will compete for the starting quarterback job this fall, Ian Furness of Sports Radio KJR reports.

Impact De Laura was suspended from the team back in February after he was arrested for DUI. It doesn't sound like there will be any further punishment for de Laura after he missed all of the spring practices. Grad transfer Jarrett Guarantano is expected to take the starting job, and the loss of practice time likely means a backup role as a freshman for de Laura.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington St QB Jayden de Laura suspended after DUI arrest PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State starting quarterback Jayden de Laura has been...

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Washington St QB Jayden de Laura suspended after DUI arrest Washington State starting quarterback Jayden de Laura has been suspended from the team after his arrest in Pullman on suspicion of driving under the influence.

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM