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Clash of the Washington Teams at Alaska Airlines Field: Cougars vs Huskies in College Football Showdown

As the Washington State Cougars gear up to face their state rivals, the Washington Huskies, on November 25th at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Cougars' recent performance suggests they're a force to be reckoned with, and this game could very well tilt in their favor.


Sep 9, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars wide receiver Kyle Williams (2) carries the ball in for a score against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing on November 18th against the Colorado Buffaloes, WST displayed an offensive masterclass, racking up 56 points and a staggering total of 469 yards. Their passing game was particularly impressive; they threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns without conceding an interception. The defense also stepped up big time with five sacks and three forced fumbles. This level of dominance is exactly what the Cougars need to bring into Seattle.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for WST in previous games. On November 11th against the California Golden Bears, despite scoring a respectable 39 points and accumulating over 480 yards of offense, turnovers were a glaring issue as they gave away four fumbles. This inconsistency could be exploited by a disciplined Huskies team if not addressed.


The key for WST will be to replicate their high-scoring offense while tightening up ball security. They've shown that when they click on both sides of the ball – as evidenced by their thumping win over Colorado – they can dismantle any team in their path.


On defense, WST has been formidable too; against Stanford on November 5th despite losing by just three points (10-7), they held strong throughout most of the game but struggled offensively which ultimately cost them victory.


The upcoming battle will not only be about state bragging rights but also about setting a tone for future encounters between these two teams. The Huskies are no pushovers themselves and will look to capitalize on any Cougar mistakes while defending home turf fiercely.


For fans eager to support WST in this heated matchup against WAS under Seattle's lights – mark your calendars! The game is scheduled for Saturday night at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium with kickoff set for 1:00 PM PST (4:00 PM EST). You can catch all the action live on FOX where every play counts towards deciding who takes home state supremacy this season.

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