With a Thursday, Sept. 1, kickoff to the 2022 season, Weber State football camp began Wednesday, Aug. 3 in preparations for the 11-game slate facing the Wildcats, who look to return to the playoffs under ninth-year head coach Jay Hill after missing the postseason in 2021, breaking a five-year streak.

This page will be updated with stories published by the Standard-Examiner in advance of the 2022 football season for the Weber State Wildcats.

‘A humble group’: RBs skilled, deep and ready for a bounce back

“Don’t care about the yardage, I care about us winning,” Josh Davis said. “I couldn’t care less about the number of carries, yards, the touchdowns I get. All that matters is winning.”

MacPherson, Reid ‘epitome’ of program builders at WSU

Two players who have worked their way from scrapping for snaps on special teams to expected key starters are receiver Ty MacPherson and linebacker Winston Reid. Learn more about them in this spotlight story.

Wildcats work on depth in scrimmage, set for camping getaway

“We want to get a lot of reps for a lot of players, put guys in a primetime light and expose them a little bit, and see who’s going to step up and shine,” co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Grant Duff said.

Notes: Who’s stepping up, who are the team captains

Team captains are named by player vote, and Jay Hill runs down who is showing out in fall camp, what the offensive line looks like, who is making plays, and who’s who in the kicking and return games.

Mental says offense planting right pillars for success

The pillars of Weber State football’s offense, as Mickey Mental explains it, are buy-in, care of the football, efficiency and successful run plays.

6 questions Weber State looks to answer in fall camp

What are coaches looking for during fall camp? Jay Hill provides insight, plus some expanded analysis.

Weber State voted 20th in STATS FCS preseason poll

Weber State will start a football season ranked for the fifth consecutive season.

WSU hopes PRP means BRB in Big Sky title chase

One hot phrase on Day 1 of Weber State football fall camp was “PRPs.” And that’s not for “platelet-rich plasma.”

‘Christmas morning’ arrives as WSU opens fall camp

The tackling dummies, bags of footballs, watering units and the sideline loudspeaker were out at Stewart Stadium. The whistles, the hooting and hollering, the trash talk. And yes, co-defensive coordinator Grant Duff was out in his straw hat to combat the hot, summer sun.

Surprise overtime caps spring game

“I do like the energy and passion these guys play with. They play the game the right way. We can build on that.”

Quarterbacks happy with new, fast Mental offense

Weber State’s offensive goal is excelling at the opposite of how complex football can get: simple, fast, direct.

Fiefia hire official; Dyson, Cowser promoted, staff assignments adjusted

Weber State made official its coaching staff changes ahead of the 2022 season.

Weber State opens first regular spring camp since 2019

“Sometimes in the past, spring ball has kind of been like one of those necessary evils. I think this year, it’s been something our coaches and players are excited about.”

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