WAYSHAWN PARKER NEWS

Adds TD in Utah debut Parker accrued 11 rushes for 62 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 43-10 victory versus UCLA.

Impact Parker scored a touchdown in his debut with the Utes. He split the carries with teammate NaQuari Rogers who rushed 16 times for 61 yards and a touchdown. Expect both back to see time when the team hosts Cal Poly next week.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Devon Dampier leads Utah to 43-10 victory over Nico Iamaleava and UCLA in season opener

Devon Dampier led Utah to a 43-10 victory over UCLA in the teams' season opener at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Battling for starting spot Parker is competing for Utah's starting running back job and remains neck-and-neck, per Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City.

Impact Parker rush for 735 yards and four touchdowns on 137 attempts for Washington State last season. Head Coach Kyle Whittingham called Parker and NaQuari Rogers "interchangeable at the one," underscoring the even nature of the position battle.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Among likely starters held out of spring game Parker was among a list of expected starters this fall who were held out of Saturday's spring game, Josh Furlon of KSL.com reports.

Impact Parker joined the Utes this offseason as a transfer from Washington State after racking up 137 carries for 735 yards and four touchdowns a season ago. Utah's top ballcarrier last season, Micah Bernard, has graduated, vacating 197 carries from a season ago, while Mike Mitchell transferred to Arizona and Dijon Stanley is now at New Mexico State. Thus, the path is pretty clear for Parker to handle a workhorse role this fall. New Mexico transfer NaQuari Rogers and UNLV transfer Devin Green could be the two backs behind him on the depth chart heading into the fall.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Big 12 Powerhouse Lands No. 2 Running Back in the NCAA Transfer Portal Utah fans have yet another high profile acquisition to celebrate as former Washington State running back Wayshawn Parker has officially comm...

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will be committing to Utah Parker will be committing to Utah, per his announcement Friday.

Impact Not long after it was announced that NaQuari Rogers committed to Utah, Parker followed suit. Both join Mike Washington, who also committed to Utah less than one week ago. Even though Parker is the trio's only running back to not have more than five touchdowns, he logged exactly that amount during his 2024 season. Having also recorded 137 carries for 735 yards (over five per carry) during his freshman season then, he has a legitimate chance to be Utah's primary rusher during 2025.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Parker announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal via his X account Thursday.

Impact Parker will enter the portal following a single season with Washington State. The freshman running back was a big-time contributor in his debut season, running for 735 yards and four touchdowns on 5.4 YPC for the Cougars while adding 11 catches for 108 yards and a score through the air as well. The dynamic freshman will likely garner a high level of interest in the portal while retaining three years of eligbility at his next destination.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads RBs in yardage Parker totaled nine rushes for 48 yards during Saturday's 41-38 defeat against Oregon State.

Impact For the second week in a row, Parker could not build off his rushing output against Utah State (149 yards on 11 carries). The freshman averaged only 47.5 yards the past two games on the ground and Washington State lost both weeks. The Cougars leading running back should be in for a big week against Wyoming on Saturday (Nov. 30). The Cowboys defense is near the bottom of the nation against the run.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can't repeat against Lobos Parker totaled 11 rushes for 47 yards and gathered in all two targets for nine yards during Saturday's 38-35 loss to New Mexico.

Impact Parker was hoping to have a repeat of the 149 rushing yards on 11 carries against Utah State (Nov. 9). The freshman could rebound nicely against Oregon State (Nov. 23). The Beavers defense against the run is in the bottom quarter of the nation.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Looks set to play Parker (undisclosed) looks set to play in Washington State's game Saturday at New Mexico, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Parker will look to build off Week 11, which included his best college performance to date. He finished the game with 11 receptions for 149 yards and two touchdowns against Utah State. While he is on the road at New Mexico, the Lobos have not proven to be so formidable in the ongoing Mountain West season, so perhaps Parker could keep his excellence going.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Parker (undisclosed) is expected to play Saturday against New Mexico, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact This isn't all that surprising, as earlier in the week the star freshman tailback was deemed probable. Still, the good news continues for the Cougars here as Parker now appears to be nearly a lock to play against the Lobos. Parker has 103 carries for 595 yards and four touchdowns this fall.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Considered probable Parker (undisclosed) should be considered probable after Washington State head coach Jake Dickert said he "feels pretty good" about the running back's status for Saturday, Greg Woo...

Impact Parker ran wild against Utah State with 149 yards and two scores on just 11 carries. The tailback didn't tote the rock after for most of the second half, but the Cougars' head coach appears to not be that concerned by his star tailback's health. If Parker can't go come Saturday, expect Leo Pulalasi's workload to increase in the backfield.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Career best on the ground Parker tallied 11 rushes for 149 yards and two touchdowns and caught their only target for 10 yards during Saturday's 49-28 win over Utah State.

Impact Parker has shown the potential to have a big day, and he finally got it against Utah State. The freshman could easily match or surpass his showing against Utah State when the Cougars take on New Mexico on Nov. 16. The Lobos defense is near the bottom of the country against the run.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mateer and Parker lead No. 20 Washington State to 49-28 win over Utah State

John Mateer threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score, Wayshawn Parker rushed for a career-best 149 yards on 11 carries and No. 20 Washington State rolled to a 49-28 vi...

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Leads Cougars in rushing Parker notched 12 carries for 63 yards and gathered in 1 of 2 targets for negative two yards during Saturday's 25-17 win against Fresno State.

Impact Parker is consistently getting double-digit carries for Washington State. The freshman could have a better day against Hawaii this Saturday, Oct. 19. The Rainbow Warriors defense is in the middle of the country against the run.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads sluggish rushing game Parker notched 11 carries for 35 yards and caught 0 of 2 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 45-24 defeat against Boise State.

Impact The rushing yardage for the freshman was a season low. But the total actually led the Cougars in rushing yards which illustrated how difficult it was to run against Boise State. Parker could have an easier time running against their next opponent, Fresno State whose run defense is in the middle of the pack in the country.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chances are there Parker tallied 22 carries for 76 yards and gathered in the only target for one yard during Friday's 54-52 overtime victory versus San Jose State.

Impact Parker had several opportunities against San Jose State, but only averaged 3.5 yards per carry. The freshman is still the number one running back, and he has accumulated 290 rushing yards on 51 carries so far in the first four games. The Cougars take on Boise State on Sept. 28. The Broncos' run defense is in the middle of the pack in the country.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Cougars backs again Parker totaled 10 rushes for 49 yards and hauled in his only target for 16 yards during Saturday's 24-19 win against Washington.

Impact If it wasn't for Cougars quarterback John Mateer, Parker's numbers would be much higher on the ground. He still is leading the school's stable of running backs. The Washington State running game might have a tougher time on Sept. 20 against San Jose State whose run defense is in the top quarter in the country. But the Spartans have not faced quality competition while going undefeated 3-0.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes Backseat in Running Game Parker led the Washington State running backs with 69 rushing yards on 11 attempts and a touchdown in the Cougars 37-16 win over Texas Tech on Sept. 7.

Impact The freshman watched as Washington State quarterback John Mateer sprint for 197 yards on the ground. In the two games this season, Parker has 165 rushing yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks Out in College Debut Parker had quite a first appearance in college with 96 rushing yards on eight carries and one touchdown in the Washington State 70-30 win over Portland State on Saturday.

Impact The Cougars freshman also had a 52-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. He is the first Washington State player who had a rushing and receiving touchdown in his college debut since 2018. Parker could be in for another big game this week (Sept. 7) against Texas Tech. The Raiders gave up 51 points to Division 1 FCS Abilene Christian in Texas Tech's 52-51 win on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE