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Washington State Cougars Edge Out San Diego State Aztecs in Snapdragon Stadium Showdown

In a closely contested battle at Snapdragon Stadium, the Washington State Cougars improved their season record to 7-1, narrowly defeating the San Diego State Aztecs, who fell to 3-4. The final score of 29-26 reflects the intense competition between these two teams throughout the game. With this victory, the Cougars continue to assert their dominance in this season's lineup.


Nov 7, 2020; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Washington State Cougars running back Deon McIntosh (3) is congratulated by quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) after scoring a touchdown against the Oregon State Beavers during the first half at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Key Moments and Standout Performances


The game was a showcase of tactical prowess and individual brilliance. Washington State's quarterback John Mateer delivered an exceptional performance, completing 19 out of 27 passes for a total of 257 yards. His accuracy and decision-making were pivotal, achieving a completion percentage of approximately 70 percent and throwing for two touchdowns without any interceptions. This stellar performance underlines Mateer's critical role in guiding his team to victory.


On defense, Ansel Din-Mbuh stood out with three sacks and three tackles for loss, contributing significantly to Washington State's defensive efforts by applying constant pressure on San Diego State's offense. His ability to disrupt plays was evident as he also recorded three quarterback hits over the course of the game.


Special teams also played a crucial role in Washington State’s win. Dean Janikowski executed punts effectively, ensuring that San Diego State often found themselves starting from unfavorable field positions.


Strategic Moves Lead to Victory


Washington State’s strategy included an effective mix of passing and rushing attacks that kept the Aztecs' defense guessing throughout the match. The Cougars managed an average gain of six yards per play across all attempts while maintaining possession for over half an hour during gameplay.


The defensive unit for Washington State showed resilience especially in key moments which included holding off San Diego state with strategic sacks and tackles for loss that amounted to significant yardage lost by their opponents.


Looking Ahead


The next challenge awaiting Washington State Cougars is against Utah State Aggies at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium on November 9th at 1:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on The CW network as both teams vie for supremacy on what promises to be another exciting matchup in college football.


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