Colorado State Rams Struggle Against Washington State Cougars in Fort Collins Showdown

First Quarter

The Colorado State Rams faced off against the Washington State Cougars at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium, resulting in a 20-3 defeat. This game marked the Rams' record at 1-3 while the Cougars improved to 3-2. The first quarter saw an early lead established by Wazzu, who scored 10 points compared to the Green and Gold's field goal by Isaiah Hankins from a distance of 50 yards.

Second Quarter

As the second quarter unfolded, the Cougs continued their dominance with another set of 10 points, leaving CSU scoreless for this period. Despite efforts from Jackson Brousseau, who completed passes totaling 188 yards with a completion rate of 68 percent, the Rams struggled to convert these into touchdowns.

Third Quarter

The third quarter was marked by defensive resilience from both teams as neither managed to add points to their tally. Jake Jarmolowich stood out for CSU with his defensive play that included one sack and one quarterback hit. However, turnovers plagued CSU's progress as Justin Marshall lost a fumble during this period.

Fourth Quarter

In the final quarter, both teams remained scoreless again despite attempts on both sides to break through defenses. The Green and Gold's rushing game saw Jalen Dupree making significant contributions with his longest rush being 27 yards out of his total of 68 rushing yards.

Despite their efforts throughout all quarters, Colorado State could not overcome Washington State’s initial lead. For fans interested in detailed statistics from this encounter can refer to Colorado State Rams post-match stats for comprehensive insights into individual performances and team dynamics.

Looking ahead, CSU will travel next week for an away game against San Diego State Aztecs on October 3rd at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Fans can catch all live action on CBS Sports Network starting at approximately 10:30 PM EDT.

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