College Sports Extravaganza: WA Teams Gear Up for an Action-Packed Week!
As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, the intensity of college sports in Washington State heats up. From gridiron clashes to volleyball spikes and soccer dribbles, the week of October 17th to 24th, 2025, promises thrilling matchups that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. But which teams will emerge victorious in this sports spectacle?
Football Frenzy:
The football field will be buzzing with energy as teams strive for victory. On October 18th, UW (5-1) takes on Michigan at 9 a.m., aiming to maintain their impressive record. Meanwhile, WSU (3-3) faces Virginia at 3:30 p.m., and EWU (2-4) battles Idaho at 4 p.m. in a bid to turn their fortunes around. And let's not forget the highly anticipated clash between CWU (5-1) and Texas A&M at 6 p.m.! But here's where it gets controversial—will the home advantage be enough for CWU to secure a win?
Volleyball Spikes:
The volleyball courts will be alive with action. BBCC (3-16) starts their week at Blue Mountain on October 17th at 6 p.m., followed by EWU (2-15) facing Northern Colorado at the same time. UW (8-8) takes on Penn State at 7 p.m., aiming to improve their record. The following day, Gonzaga (9-7) faces Saint Mary's at noon, and WSU (11-5) battles LMU at 1 p.m. And the action continues throughout the week, with BBCC, CWU, UW, and Gonzaga all having multiple games scheduled.
Soccer Showdowns:
Men's and women's soccer teams are ready to showcase their skills. On October 17th, UW (7-3-2) travels to Rutgers for a 4 p.m. kick-off. Gonzaga (3-5-3) hosts Oregon State the next day, while UW visits Penn State on October 20th. The women's teams also have exciting fixtures, with CWU (3-3-3) visiting Northwest Nazarene on October 18th, and WSU (4-5-4) facing Gonzaga (5-8) at 7 p.m. the same day. And the excitement doesn't stop there, with multiple games scheduled for the rest of the week!
Other Sports Highlights:
- Cross Country: Gonzaga, WSU, and UW compete at the Nuttycombe Invitational on October 17th, while EWU runs at the George Oja Invitational on the 18th. Gonzaga also participates in the Sasquatch Invite on the 24th.
- Tennis: Gonzaga and UW battle it out at the ITA Regionals in Stockton, CA, from October 17th to 21st.
- Golf: UW tees off at the Stanford Intercollegiate from October 17th to 19th, while WSU's men's and women's teams compete at the Saint Mary's Invitational and Rainbow Wahine Invitational, respectively, on October 20th and 21st.
- Rowing: Gonzaga and WSU clash on October 18th at 9 a.m., and UW rows at the prestigious Head of the Charles in Boston, MA, on the 19th.
- Swim: WSU dives into action at the MPSF Open Water Championships on October 18th.
- Men's Basketball: UW (0-0) and Gonzaga (1-0) tip off their seasons on October 19th, facing UNLV and Northwest, respectively.
With so many exciting games and events, this week is a sports enthusiast's dream come true. Which teams will rise to the occasion and which will fall short? Only time will tell. And this is the part most people miss—the journey of these athletes, the stories behind the scores. What do you think? Are you ready to witness history in the making?
