Did Washington State Cougars' Defense Dominate Utah State Aggies at Albertsons Stadium?

The Washington State Cougars improved their record to 7-6 with a decisive 34-21 victory over the Utah State Aggies, who now stand at 6-7. The game took place at Albertsons Stadium, where the Cougs showcased their defensive prowess and offensive efficiency.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw the Cougars take an early lead with a touchdown, setting the tone for their performance. Zevi Eckhaus led the charge with his precise passing, completing 26 of his 44 attempts for a total of 334 yards and three touchdowns throughout the game. His longest pass was an impressive 41-yard touchdown to Mackenzie Alleyne.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Wazzu's defense continued to stifle Utah State's offense, preventing them from scoring any points. The defense was highlighted by Gavin Barthiel and Soni Finau each recording one sack. Barthiel also contributed significantly with four combined tackles.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw some resistance from Utah State as they managed to score a touchdown. However, Washington State responded with two field goals by Jack Stevens, who made two out of three attempts during this period.

Fourth Quarter

As both teams entered the final quarter tied in scoring for that period (14 points each), it was clear that Washington State's earlier efforts had built an insurmountable lead. Maxwell Woods stood out in rushing with nine carries for 117 yards while Julian Dugger added another dimension by rushing for one touchdown on four carries totaling 45 yards.

Washington State Cougars post-match stats reveal a well-rounded team effort that included forcing five three-and-outs against Utah’s offense while maintaining possession control through strategic plays across all quarters.

In terms of special teams play: Ryan Harris executed seven kickoffs covering over four hundred thirty-seven yards; Tony Freeman returned one punt twenty-nine yards; Leyton Smithson returned two kickoffs totaling thirty-eight return-yards—demonstrating depth beyond traditional offensive/defensive roles within this matchup contextually analyzed here today!

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