{
  "id": 4992292,
  "title": "How WSU's Kaden Beatty and Nylan Brown could factor into Apple Cup No. 118",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/how-wsus-kaden-beatty-and-nylan-brown-could-factor-into-apple-cup-no",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T02:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wsus-kaden-beatty-nylan-brown-020200981.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nylan Brown and Kaden Beatty, both Washington State University football players, have the potential to make an impact in the upcoming Apple Cup against Washington. Brown, a junior transfer from Kent State, has been staying at the Cougar Football Complex during fall camp, opting not to return home for rest. The 6-foot, 246-pound linebacker, who missed 14 tackles last season, is expected to serve as a backup in the defense. Beatty, a fellow Kent State transfer, will also see increased playing time after making one tackle in 24 snaps last season. Both players are determined to contribute to the Cougars' success and honor the rivalry with the Huskies.",
  "summary": "Sep. 1—PULLMAN — In the days leading up to Washington State's fall camp, which began the first week of August and wrapped up in the last, Nylan Brown figured his apartment would provide too many distractions. He might end up staying up too late, hanging out and chatting with teammates Tony Freeman and Kaden Beatty. He didn't feel the need to reset at home anyway. Plus, he was pushing for time ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Nylan Brown, junior transfer, potential backup linebacker",
    "Kaden Beatty, fellow Kent State transfer, increased playing time",
    "Both players aim to contribute to WSU's Apple Cup victory"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}