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Huskies Outlast Cougars in Tense Apple Cup Showdown
7 Sep
Summary
- Demond Williams Jr. led Washington with 268 passing yards and a touchdown.
- Washington State's new quarterback Caden Pinnick debuted with 142 passing yards.
- The Apple Cup marked a significant game amidst Pac-12 conference realignments.
The No. 17 Washington Huskies defeated the Washington State Cougars 24-10 in their season-opening Apple Cup matchup. Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. was instrumental, throwing for 268 yards and one touchdown, and adding a rushing score.
This 118th meeting of the rival teams occurred as both programs navigated major conference realignments. The Huskies have since moved to the Big Ten, while the Cougars joined a rebuilt Pac-12.
Washington State, under new coach Kirby Moore, saw freshman transfer quarterback Caden Pinnick make his debut, accounting for 142 passing yards. The Cougars' defense performed well, but missed field goal opportunities hindered their ability to narrow the score.
Key plays included a 5-yard touchdown keeper by Williams and a 1-yard touchdown reception by Rashid Williams for Washington. Jayden Limar sealed the victory with an 11-yard touchdown run late in the game.
