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Washington State Cougars Dominate at Martin Stadium in Football Game Against Northern Colorado Bears

The Washington State Cougars continued their undefeated streak with a commanding victory over the Northern Colorado Bears, ending the game with a score of 64-21. The Cougars now boast a 3-0 record, while the Bears have yet to secure a win this season, standing at 0-3.


Sep 16, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (10) sacks Northern Colorado Bears quarterback Jacob Sirmon (3) in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

At Martin Stadium, the home crowd witnessed an offensive showcase by the Washington State Cougars who amassed an impressive total of 718 yards. The passing game was particularly effective, contributing 479 yards to that total. Quarterback play was exceptional as evidenced by a passer rating of 229 and completion percentage of approximately 76 percent. The aerial attack resulted in six touchdowns through the air, including one remarkable pass that went for 62 yards.


On the ground, Washington State was equally efficient with their rushing efforts yielding three touchdowns and accumulating 239 yards on just 36 attempts. This performance included an eight-yard dash into the end zone for one of those scores. The team's average gain per play stood at nearly ten yards – a testament to their offensive efficiency throughout this contest.


Sep 16, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Northern Colorado Bears wide receiver Blake Haggerty (19) makes a catch against the Washington State Cougars in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams also played flawlessly for Washington State as all ten kickoffs resulted in touchbacks, ensuring no return yardage for Northern Colorado. Additionally, despite only punting once during the game – which went for exactly forty-two yards – it landed inside Northern Colorado's twenty-yard line without being returned.


Defensively, Washington State applied pressure consistently and recorded two sacks totaling eight lost yards for Northern Colorado while also achieving five tackles for loss amounting to fourteen negative yards against them. Although there were no interceptions or fumble recoveries made by either team's defense during this encounter.


Sep 16, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars running back Nakia Watson (25) carries the ball against the Northern Colorado Bears in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

The scoring breakdown across quarters showed that Washington State established dominance early on with twenty-two points in the first quarter alone and maintained consistent scoring throughout each subsequent quarter: adding twenty-one points in second quarter followed by fourteen points after halftime and concluding with seven points in final period.


Looking ahead after such an emphatic display at home, fans can anticipate another exciting game when Oregon State Beavers visit Gesa Field on September 23rd at approximately six o'clock PM local time (Pacific Time). This upcoming event will be broadcasted live on FOX network where supporters can tune in to cheer on their beloved Cougars as they aim to continue their winning ways into further stages of this season’s football campaign.

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