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Washington State Cougars Stumble as Washington Huskies Surge in Fourth Quarter

The Washington State Cougars faced a challenging encounter against the Washington Huskies at Gesa Field, resulting in a 59-24 defeat. The Cougars now hold a record of 2-2, while the Huskies remain undefeated at 3-0.


Sep 20, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (2) and Washington Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) celebrate after a touchdown against the Washington State Cougars in the second half of Apple Cup at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Washington Huskies won 59-24. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

First Quarter


The game commenced with the Dawgs taking an early lead, scoring 14 points and leaving Wazzu scoreless. The Cougars' defense struggled to contain the explosive plays from UDub's offense.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, Zevi Eckhaus led a spirited response for Wazzu, throwing two touchdown passes that helped narrow the gap. However, despite their efforts, both teams scored an equal number of points this quarter—10 each—leaving the Huskies still ahead.


Sep 20, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (2) scrambles against the Washington State Cougars in the first half of Apple Cup at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Third Quarter


The third quarter saw an impressive performance from Isaac Terrell on defense for Wazzu with his sack and tackle for loss. The Cougs managed to outscore their rivals by adding another 14 points to their tally while limiting UDub to just one touchdown.


Fourth Quarter


As the final quarter unfolded, it was all about UDub's offensive prowess as they surged forward with four touchdowns. Despite attempts by players like Cale Reeder who made significant tackles throughout the game, WSU couldn't keep pace with Washington’s relentless attack.


With this result in mind and looking towards future challenges ahead: fans can catch their next match against Colorado State Rams scheduled on September 27th at Sonny Lubick Field in Fort Collins; tune into CBS Sports Network at 7:30 PM EDT for live coverage!


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