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WSU Quarterback Zevi Eckhaus Named Pac-12 Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Eckhaus, a graduate student with a 3.75 GPA, led the Cougars to a bowl win in 2025.
Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:31pm
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Washington State University quarterback Zevi Eckhaus has been named the Pac-12 Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Eckhaus, a graduate student working towards a master's degree in strategic communications, boasts a 3.75 GPA and led the Cougars to a 7-6 record and a win in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in 2025.
Why it matters
The Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year award recognizes excellence both on the field and in the classroom, highlighting student-athletes who excel academically while also contributing to their team's success. Eckhaus' accomplishments demonstrate the ability to balance the demands of being a top-level college football player with the rigors of graduate-level coursework.
The details
Eckhaus, a fifth-year collegian, completed an undergraduate degree in social sciences at WSU last spring with a 3.61 GPA. In his second season as the Cougars' starting quarterback in 2025, he passed for 2,094 yards and 15 touchdowns, and rushed for 371 yards and 8 touchdowns. Eckhaus led WSU to a 7-6 record and a win over Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, where he recorded season highs in passing yards (334) and touchdown passes (3).
- Eckhaus was named the Pac-12 Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year on January 28, 2026.
- In the 2025 season, Eckhaus led WSU to a 7-6 record and a win in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
The players
Zevi Eckhaus
A graduate student at Washington State University, working towards a master's degree in strategic communications with a 3.75 GPA. Eckhaus was the starting quarterback for the Cougars in 2025, leading the team to a 7-6 record and a bowl game victory.
Washington State University
The university that Eckhaus attends and plays football for, located in Pullman, Washington.
What’s next
Eckhaus will continue his graduate studies at Washington State University while preparing for the 2026 football season.
The takeaway
Zevi Eckhaus' recognition as the Pac-12 Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year demonstrates the ability of student-athletes to excel both academically and athletically at the highest levels of college sports. His accomplishments serve as an inspiration for other student-athletes seeking to balance the demands of their sport with the pursuit of advanced degrees.
