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Fisch's Huskies Face New-Look Cougars in Early Apple Cup
6 Sep
Summary
- The 118th Apple Cup is the earliest ever held in college football history.
- Jedd Fisch's Huskies aim for College Football Playoff with Demond Williams Jr.
- Kirby Moore leads a new-look Washington State Cougars staff.
The 118th edition of the historic Apple Cup rivalry game between the University of Washington Huskies and the Washington State Cougars has commenced, marking the earliest start in the game's long history. The season opener for both teams is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Husky Stadium. The Huskies, under head coach Jedd Fisch, are looking to build on their program, with quarterback Demond Williams Jr. leading the charge as they publicly state aspirations for a College Football Playoff berth. This season's matchup presents a dynamic of continuity versus the unknown for the Cougars, who are introducing a new coaching staff led by Kirby Moore. This transition follows a period of considerable upheaval for the WSU program. As the competitive gap between the two universities potentially widens, questions arise about the future competitiveness of the Apple Cup itself. The game is set to take place on Sunday, September 7, 2026, providing an early start to the intense collegiate football rivalry.
