Longtime Wazzu coach Jim Walden passes away at 88
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Jim Walden, a former college football coach, died on Thursday at the age of 88. He gained recognition for his tenure at Washington State, where he led the team to a bowl game. Additionally, Walden spent nine seasons at Iowa State, contributing significantly to both programs' legacies. His career in football began as a quarterback in the Canadian Football League before transitioning to coaching. His impact on the sport extends beyond the field, remembered by players and colleagues.
- •Jim Walden died on July 3, 2026.
- •He coached at Washington State and Iowa State.
- •Walden led Wazzu to a bowl game.
- •Before coaching, he played quarterback in the CFL.
- 6:33 PMESPN NCAAF — Longtime Wazzu coach Jim Walden dies at 88
"Longtime college football coach Jim Walden, who played quarterback in the Canadian Football League before leading Washington State to a bowl game and spending nine seasons at Iowa State, died Thursday. He was 88.
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