Clash of the Cougars and Buffaloes at Gesa Field: A Football Encounter
As the Washington State Cougars prepare to host the Colorado Buffaloes at Gesa Field, fans are looking forward to what promises to be a riveting game of football. The Cougars, coming off a narrow loss against the California Golden Bears with a score of 39-42 on November 11, will be eager to turn their fortunes around in front of their home crowd.
In that recent outing, despite falling short on the scoreboard, WST showed they could put up points and rack up significant yardage. They amassed a total of 483 yards with an average gain per play standing impressively at five yards. Their passing game was particularly strong; they threw for 358 yards and three touchdowns. However, turnovers were their Achilles' heel as they lost four fumbles which undoubtedly contributed to their defeat.
The defense also had moments worth noting – forcing three fumbles and recovering two – but it wasn't enough to secure victory. The defensive unit will need to step up against COL if WST hopes to keep their opponents from scoring as freely as CAL did.
Looking back further into the season provides additional insights into what can be expected from WST when they face off against COL. On November 5 against Stanford Cardinal, while playing at home in Gesa Field just like they will be in the upcoming game, WST's defense was stout with two sacks and an interception but still ended up losing by a slim margin of 7-10.
Offensively during that game against STA, there were struggles on the ground with only four rushing yards gained which highlighted an area that needs improvement if WST is going to control the clock and keep COL's offense off the field.
However, it's not all doom and gloom for Cougar fans. In another previous match-up on October 29 versus Arizona State Sun Devils where WST scored 27 points but conceded 38 points in defeat; we saw glimpses of what this team can do when clicking on all cylinders. They managed over 400 total offensive yards with balance between passing (315 yards) and rushing (88 yards). Their red zone efficiency was also commendable converting five out of six opportunities into scores.
With these past performances in mind, it’s clear that consistency is key for Washington State Cougars going forward. If they can limit turnovers while maintaining offensive productivity as seen against both CAL and ASU – coupled with tightening up defensively especially within their own territory – then there’s every chance for them to emerge victorious come game day.
Fans should mark their calendars for November 18th when these teams take center stage under lights scheduled for kickoff at Gesa Field located in Pullman WA zip code:99164 starting at approximately ten thirty PM Eastern Time (ET). The action will also be broadcasted live on Fox Sports network channel number two hundred nineteen so no one has miss out witnessing whether or not Washington State Cougars can capitalize on home advantage this time around.