Washington State Cougars Fall to North Texas Mean Green at DATCU Stadium
The Washington State Cougars faced a challenging matchup against the North Texas Mean Green at DATCU Stadium, resulting in a 59-10 defeat. This game marked the third week of the season, leaving Wazzu with a record of 2-1, while UNT remains undefeated at 3-0.
First Quarter
The opening quarter saw the Cougs manage to put points on the board with a field goal by Jack Stevens from 26 yards out. However, it was UNT who dominated early on with two touchdowns, setting an aggressive tone for what was to come.
Second Quarter
In the second quarter, Wazzu struggled to contain UNT's offense as they scored four more touchdowns. The defense found it difficult to stop their opponents' relentless drive downfield. Despite efforts from players like Caleb Francl who recorded one sack and one tackle for loss, it wasn't enough to halt UNT's momentum.
Third Quarter
After halftime adjustments, Wazzu aimed for a comeback but were unable to score in this period. Meanwhile, UNT added another touchdown and field goal to their tally. The Cougars' passing game saw Jaxon Potter complete 16 passes for 139 yards but also threw three interceptions that hindered any potential scoring opportunities.
Fourth Quarter
In the final quarter of play, Zevi Eckhaus managed a rushing touchdown for Wazzu which provided some consolation amidst an otherwise tough outing. Despite this effort and contributions from players like Tony Freeman who caught three passes totaling 47 yards, North Texas sealed their victory with another touchdown late in the game.
The Washington State Cougars vs North Texas Mean Green final score reflected both teams' performances throughout each quarter as detailed above. Post-game interviews highlighted areas where improvements are needed moving forward into future matchups.
Looking ahead on September 20th at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium in Pullman WA; fans can catch Washington State taking on rivals Washington Huskies live via CBS broadcast starting around approximately around approximately around approximately around approximately around approximately around approximately around approximately around approximately7:30 PM EDT! Share this article among fellow Cougar supporters today!