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Oct 11, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Winston Watkins (17) runs after a catch as Washington State Cougars linebacker Anthony Palano (0) attempts to make the tackle during the first quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

No. 4 Ole Miss holds off Washington State’s upset bid

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Trinidad Chambliss threw two touchdown passes and ran for a touchdown, and No. 4 Ole Miss held off an upset attempt by Washington State in a 24-21 victory Saturday in Oxford, Miss.

Chambliss completed 20 of 29 for 253 yards, and the Rebels (6-0) got 142 rushing yards from Kewan Lacy and prevailed despite a series of early missed scoring opportunities.

Zevi Eckhaus passed for 218 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Cougars (3-3), who were more than 30-point underdogs.

The Cougars received the second-half kickoff and Kirby Vorhees completed a 75-yard drive with a 46-yard touchdown run that gave them a 14-10 lead.

Chambliss ran 17 yards for a touchdown to give the Rebels a 17-14 lead at the end of the third quarter. His 35-yard touchdown pass to Cayden Lee with 6:51 left in the game finally gave Ole Miss some breathing room.

But Eckhaus threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Tony Freeman, trimming the lead to three points with 2:43 left.

Washington State got the ball back after a punt, starting at its 10 with 1:09 remaining and no timeouts. It couldn’t reach field-goal range before time expired.

Ole Miss received the opening kickoff and drove to the Washington State 4, but Chambliss threw an incompletion on fourth and 3.

The Rebels forced a punt and regained possession at their 45 and drove to the Cougars’ 29, but Lucas Carneiro was wide right on a 47-yard field-goal attempt.

On the ensuing possession Eckhaus threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Landon Wright to give Washington State a 7-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Ole Miss reached the Cougars’ 18 on their next possession, but it committed a holding penalty and Chambliss fumbled while being sacked, and Bryson Lamb recovered for Washington State.

The Cougars reached Rebels territory, but Jack Stevens’s 54-yard field-goal attempt fell short and wide right.

The Rebels finally scored when Carneiro made a 40-yard field goal. Chambliss’s 2-yard touchdown pass to Dae’Quan Wright with 31 seconds left in the second quarter gave them a 10-7 halftime lead.

–Field Level Media

Nov 9, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert watches the video board during a game against the Utah State Aggies in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

New Mexico upends No. 18 Washington St. in final minute

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Quarterback Devon Dampier rushed for a 1-yard touchdown with 21 seconds left Saturday night and New Mexico rallied from a 14-point deficit in the third quarter to upset No. 18 Washington State 38-35 in Albuquerque.

Dampier gained 193 yards on 28 carries and scored three times as the Lobos improved to 5-6 and stayed alive for a bowl bid. He also completed 11 of 25 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown as New Mexico finished with 534 total yards.

John Mateer hit 25 of 36 passes for 375 yards and four touchdowns for the Cougars (8-2). His 37-yard strike to Kyle Williams, the wide receiver’s third touchdown catch of the night, gave Washington State a 35-31 edge with 3:12 left. Williams finished with nine catches for 181 yards.

But the Lobos responded with the game-winning drive, which was keyed by Eli Sanders’ 33-yard run to the Cougars’ 34. He finished with 108 yards on 13 attempts as the Lobos piled up 360 yards on the ground.

The Cougars saw their four-game winning streak come to an end, as well as their long-shot chances of earning a bid to the College Football Playoff.

Mateer and Washington State’s offense controlled the first half. The Cougars rolled to a 28-14 lead and carved up New Mexico for 357 total yards, averaging more than nine yards per snap.

After Dampier initiated scoring with a 7-yard touchdown run on the game’s first drive, the Cougars rattled off 21 straight points. Mateer found Carlos Hernandez for a 28-yard strike and then ran for a 5-yard touchdown that made it 14-7.

Mateer upped the lead to 21-7 at the 10:21 mark of the second quarter with a 20-yard strike to Williams. Dampier responded, hitting Caleb Medford for a 42-yard touchdown.

However, Mateer and Williams got together again for a 29-yard score with 1:10 remaining, closing out a half that saw Mateer account for 267 yards in the air on 15 of 17 accuracy.

–Field Level Media

Nov 9, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars running back Leo Pulalasi (20) stretches for the goal line against Utah State Aggies safety Ike Larsen (6) in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

John Mateer (5 TDs) leads No. 21 Washington St. past Utah St.

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John Mateer threw for four touchdowns and ran for a fifth Saturday night as No. 21 Washington State kept its longshot hopes of a College Football Playoff berth alive with a 49-28 thumping of Utah State in Pullman, Wash.

Mateer completed 18 of 24 passes for 179 yards while running for 38 yards on 12 carries. But he had plenty of help as freshman Wayshawn Parker added a game-high 149 rushing yards on just 11 attempts.

The Cougars (8-1) became the latest team to tear through the Aggies’ porous running defense, picking up 286 yards on the ground and finishing the game with 465 total yards. It marked the fourth time this year they scored at least 42 points in a game.

Spencer Petrus hit on 28 of 45 throws for 208 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Utah State (2-7). The Aggies hurt themselves with mistakes, turning the ball over twice and committing nine penalties for 79 yards.

Mateer got Washington State off to a good start, firing a 17-yard scoring strike to Kyle Williams just over 4 1/2 minutes into the game. Utah State answered when Petrus capped a drive of nearly 5 1/2 minutes by flipping a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jack Hestera.

The Cougars took the lead for good on the first play of the second quarter on Parker’s 1-yard scoring run. Mateer made it 21-7 when he capped a 75-yard drive by hitting Williams for a 14-yard touchdown 7:17 before the half.

Washington State turned it into a blowout when Parker ran for a 75-yard touchdown and Mateer scored on a 1-yard run for a 35-7 advantage with 5:52 left in the third quarter. Bryson Barnes scored on a 2-yard run for the Aggies at the 2:02 mark of the period.

Williams’ third touchdown catch, a 5-yarder, came 11 seconds into the fourth quarter. Mateer capped his big night by throwing a 3-yard strike to Cooper Mathers with just over a minute remaining.

–Field Level Media

Aug 26, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Nick Nash (3) catches a touchdown pass in front of Southern California Trojans cornerback Ceyair Wright (22) during the second half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Nick Nash, San Jose State take aim at Washington State

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San Jose State and Washington State both feature 3-0 records and standout offensive players entering Friday night’s game at Pullman, Wash.

Nick Nash, who is the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week, set the San Jose State record for receptions in a regular-season game with 17 in a 31-10 victory over visiting Kennesaw State last weekend.

He finished with 225 yards receiving and three touchdown receptions.

San Jose State’s Emmett Brown completed 26 of 38 pass attempts for 355 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions.

Nash leads the country in touchdown receptions (six), receiving yards (485), receiving yards per game (161.7), catches (34) and receptions per game (11.3).

Nash entered the transfer portal after coach Brent Brennan left for Arizona but decided to stay because he wanted to continue within offensive coordinator Craig Stutzmann’s system.

“Coach Stutzmann is a very passionate guy, he loves this offense, it’s his baby,” Nash said. “That’s why I stayed, I could see the vision and I’m happier than ever that I did.”

San Jose State’s new coach Ken Niumatalolo said of Nash: “I’m just grateful he stayed. I tell him that after every win.”

Washington State is coming off a 24-19 win over rival Washington in the Apple Cup at Seattle, a game in which John Mateer completed 17 of 34 passes for 245 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

He also rushed for a team-high 62 yards with two scores. Mateer leads the country with 19.2 yards per completion.

“You know, he’s just getting started,” Cougars coach Jake Dickert said of Mateer, a sophomore. “This is his third start, and he’s passing and running. He’s just a warrior out there.”

Mateer became Washington State’s starting quarterback after Cam Ward transferred to Miami.

“I don’t know if it’s set in yet, but seeing all the guys super happy and excited feels good,” Mateer said after beating the rival Huskies. “I am super happy for all the coaches and myself, too. It means so much to these guys.”

–Field Level Media

Nov 25, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) passes against the Washington State Cougars during the first quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

No. 4 Washington edges Washington State with late field goal

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Rome Odunze caught seven passes for 120 yards with two touchdowns, and his 23-yard, fourth-down run on the final possession helped set up Grady Gross’ game-winning field goal from 42 yards as No. 4-ranked Washington closed out an undefeated regular season in a 24-21 defeat of rival Washington State, Saturday in Seattle.

The Huskies (12-0, 9-0 Pac-12 Conference) came into the 115th edition of the Apple Cup having already clinched a berth in next Friday’s Pac-12 Championship Game, but sought to maintain their inside track on reaching the College Football Playoff.

Facing fourth-and-one at its own 29-yard line with 1:14 left, Washington went for it and appeared to be stuffed when running back Dillon Johnson ran into the line. But Johnson sold a fake as the wide receiver Odunze went end-around for a long gain.

A roughing the passer penalty on Ron Stone Jr. — one of three pivotal flags in the fourth quarter — moved Washington further into Washington State territory and provided some cushion to remain in Gross’ range despite quarterback Michael Penix Jr. taking a nine-yard loss on a sack before the attempt.

Gross’ made field goal came from nearly the same distance as the 43-yarder he missed earlier in the game.

Washington State (5-7, 2-7), needing a win to reach bowl eligibility, gave Washington all it could handle. Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward went 32-of-48 passing for 317 yards with three touchdowns, each to a different receiver, including a game-tying, eight-yard strike to Lincoln Victor to set up a 21-21 fourth-quarter tie.

Ward’s third touchdown throw came as a result of the first key penalty called in the final period. Washington State was able to capitalize on Washington’s Dominique Hampton with a leaping call on a field-goal attempt.

What was initially a made Cougars field goal to cut the Huskies lead to 21-17 instead led to the equalizing touchdown.

Washington State regained possession with a chance to move ahead after forcing a three-and-out, but a holding penalty against the Cougars negated a would-be first-down run in Huskies territory.

Penix finished 18-of-33 for 204 yards with the two touchdown connections to Odunze — one of 40 yards and the other for 21 yards — and an interception. Johnson, who scored on a first-quarter goal-line carry, ran for 82 yards.

Josh Kelly finished with 106 yards on eight receptions for Washington State and scored on a 21-yard reception. Kyle Williams caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Ward, who was also intercepted twice.

With the win, Washington became the first team to complete an undefeated regular season in the Pac-12 since the conference’s last year with 10 members, 2010. Oregon, which saw its 2023 team seal a berth in the Pac-12 Championship with its win over Oregon State on Friday, was the last program to accomplish the feat.

–Field Level Media

Nov 4, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) throws the ball during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Reeling teams clash as Cal hosts Washington State

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Two reeling teams with fading bowl hopes square off Saturday when Cal hosts Washington State in Berkeley in the last home game of the season for the Golden Bears.

After starting 4-0 and ranked No. 13 in the AP Top 25 poll, Washington State (4-5, 1-5 Pac-12) has lost five consecutive games following last week’s 10-7 defeat to Stanford at Pullman, Wash.

Cal (3-6, 1-5) suffered its fourth straight loss — all against ranked teams — when the Golden Bears were routed 63-19 at Oregon last week.

The Golden Bears must win their remaining three games to become bowl eligible. They will play at Stanford and UCLA to conclude the regular season.

“The only thing that really matters is winning, and we’re going to win those next three games,” said Cal freshman quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

The 63 points allowed to Oregon were the most in the seven-year tenure of Cal’s Justin Wilcox, who has a background as a defensive coordinator.

Cal has allowed at least 50 points in four games this season for the first time since 2013, when the Golden Bears finished 1-11.

“I take responsibility for the performance of the team,” Wilcox said. “I need to do a better job to get the team ready and make sure they are given the best chance to be successful.”

Washington State coach Jake Dickert said the Cougars have not lost their desire to become bowl eligible for the eighth straight non-COVID year. They must win two of their last three games to do that. They will host Colorado next week before playing the Apple Cup game on Nov. 25 at Washington.

Despite the Cougars’ recent woes, Dickert has not changed the practice routines.

“I’m not a big believer, or a believer at all, (in saying) ‘Because things aren’t going our way, let’s put in 30 more hours,’” he said. “Let’s just live to the standard. … Let’s prepare to the standard, and let’s do it that way regardless of the outcome. So that’s been the mindset of this building.”

–Field Level Media

Oct 21, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) signals a play during the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-USA TODAY Sports

Offenses could dominate when Stanford visits Washington State

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Two of the worst defenses in the nation will be on the field on Saturday when Washington State hosts Stanford in Pullman, Wash.

Washington State (4-4, 1-4 Pac-12) ranks 120th nationally in total defense, allowing 446.0 yards per game, while Stanford (2-6, 1-5) is 126th (465.1 yards allowed up per game) of the 130 schools listed.

Both teams struggle most against the pass, with Washington State at No. 122 (275.2 yards passing allowed per game) and Stanford last among FBS teams at No. 130 (322.5).

Washington State has allowed an average of 36.3 points during its four-game losing streak, its longest skid since 2014.

Opponents have rushed for at least 158 yards against the Cougars in six straight games, including a 235-yard performance on the ground by Arizona State last weekend in a 38-27 loss.

Washington State coach Jake Dickert said he will be more involved in the defensive game planning against Stanford.

“That isn’t a panic thing, that’s just something where I feel like I can be an asset at this moment,” Dickert said. “Trying to find ways to be better, and more solutions, and more attacking, and I think we’ve just gotten stuck on a few things, so to find ways to get over that hump, I think it’s necessary at this time.”

Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward will try to take advantage of Stanford’s porous pass defense.

He ranks fifth in the nation with 316.5 passing yards per game. He has completed 216 of 309 pass attempts for 2,532 yards and 16 touchdowns with three interceptions.

Stanford has lost six of its last seven games. In the Cardinal’s past four games, opponents have averaged 42.3 points.

Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. completed 21 of 37 passes for 369 yards and four touchdowns in Stanford’s 42-33 loss last weekend.

The Cardinal’s Ashton Daniels nearly matched Penix with 367 yards on 31-of-48 passing for one touchdown and no interceptions.

Stanford coach Troy Taylor said the Cardinal’s running game is a point of emphasis.

Daniels ran for 81 yards on 18 carries against the Huskies, but the other rushers combined for 47 yards on 17 touches.

“We need to get more going in the run game,” Taylor said. “We just don’t want to drop back against these teams, time in and time out. Puts a lot of pressure on your offensive line and quarterback.”

–Field Level Media

Sep 23, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) throws a pass against the Oregon State Beavers in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

No. 19 Washington State ready for determined Arizona

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Arizona has competed well against top 10 teams in back-to-back weeks, with the Wildcats’ task not getting any easier in a matchup against No. 19 Washington State on Saturday at Pullman, Wash.

Arizona (3-3, 1-2 Pac-12) lost to then-No. 7 Washington 31-24 at home on Sept. 30 before falling 43-41 in three overtimes at then-No. 9 Southern California on Saturday night. The Wildcats outgained the Trojans 506-351.

“When you watch how our team played, what our team did in that game, it was really a fantastic football game with a disappointing outcome,” said Arizona coach Jedd Fisch, whose team was about a three-touchdown underdog in each of the past two weeks.

In those games, the Wildcats limited Michael Penix Jr. and Caleb Williams — arguably the top two Heisman Trophy candidates at the midpoint of the season — to a combined one touchdown pass.

Arizona will face another prolific passer this week in Cameron Ward, who is sixth nationally in passing yards per game (317.2). He has thrown 14 touchdown passes with two interceptions for the Cougars (4-1, 1-1), who were dealt their first loss of the season Saturday in a 25-17 decision at UCLA.

Washington State rushed for only 12 yards on 19 attempts.

“Let’s be honest, we got humbled. It happens. Back to the work,” said Cougars coach Jake Dickert. “There’s a toughness aspect that our team needs to play with, and UCLA beat us in that realm. We’ve got to respond to that and get back to who we are.”

The identity of the Arizona quarterback figures to be a key storyline. Jayden de Laura has missed the past two games with an ankle injury, which has allowed redshirt freshman Noah Fifita the opportunity to impress. Fifita completed 25 of 35 passes for 303 yards, with five touchdowns (two in overtime) and one interception against USC. He has quickly become a fan favorite.

The health status of de Laura remains something of a mystery, but Fisch said Monday: “If he is 100 percent healthy, he will start on Saturday.”

That would set up a rematch against de Laura’s old team. While at Washington State, he was the Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year in 2021, but he transferred to Arizona after the season when the Cougars added Ward from Incarnate Word.

When Washington State defeated host Arizona 31-20 last season, de Laura threw for 357 yards but was intercepted four times.

“My message to Jayden is always the same,” Fisch said. “When you play with poise, and when you play with confidence, you’re one of the best quarterbacks in the country. You’ve proven that.”

Washington State already has posted key home victories over then-No. 19 Wisconsin 31-22, and then-No. 14 Oregon State 38-35. Ward is spreading the ball to Josh Kelly (26 catches, 376 yards, five touchdowns), Lincoln Victor (24-337-3) and Kyle Williams (24-387-4), among others.

The Cougars are second nationally in passing (365.4 yards per game) but 117th in rushing (103.6).

Dickert called Arizona “the most improved team in the league.”

“The last two results against top 10 teams are no fluke,” Dickert said. “I think the challenge is real. I think they’re an explosive team. The best part is now this one’s back here at home.”

–Field Level Media

Sep 23, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) throws a pass against the Oregon State Beavers in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

UCLA braces for No. 13 Washington State’s air attack

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UCLA must find a method to stop quarterback Cameron Ward when the Bruins host No. 13 Washington State in a Pac-12 game on Saturday afternoon at the Rose Bowl.

Ward has completed 106 of 142 passes for 1,390 yards and 13 touchdowns without an interception this season.

He came into the week ranked 22nd in the FBS in passing yards, 10th in completion percentage (74.6) and tied for 11th in touchdown passes.

Thanks to him, the Cougars (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) rank second in the nation in passing yards per game (405.8).

“I have a tremendous amount of respect for him,” UCLA coach Chip Kelly said of Ward. “He should be in the conversation for the top quarterbacks in the country. He’s athletic, he is sharp, (and) he throws an extremely accurate ball. I think he’s got great ball location and accuracy. It seems like he’s doing a great job decision-making this year. He can obviously beat you with his legs. He is right up there with the top quarterbacks in the country.”

The Cougars have been idle since their impressive 38-35 win against then-No. 14 Oregon State on Sept. 23.

Ward threw for 404 yards and four touchdowns against the Beavers, finishing with just six incompletions on 34 pass attempts.

The success of Washington State this season has helped circulate rumors that coach Jake Dickert could be a candidate for one of the higher-profile job openings, such as Michigan State, but he insisted that speculation is just a product of the program’s success.

“We wouldn’t be talking about these things if we were 0-4,” he said. “I love my job. I love being here. We’re focused on right here, right now. Not on the past, not on the future.”

Washington State leading receiver Lincoln Victor sustained a high-ankle sprain in the first half against the Beavers and is doubtful for the matchup against UCLA, but Dickert said Monday that Victor is making better progress than anticipated.

Cougars safety back Tanner Moku is also expected to make his season debut after missing the first four games with a foot injury.

“We feel fully invested that he’s going to be out there running around on Saturday,” Dickert said of Moku.

A win Saturday for UCLA (3-1, 0-1) would certainly boost its chances of climbing into the Top 25.

The Bruins have also been off since Sept. 23 and their 14-7 loss at then-No. 11 Utah.

Bruins quarterback Dante Moore completed just 15 of 35 passes against the Utes and UCLA was just 3 for 17 on third downs.

On the bright side, the Bruins had four sacks against Utah and hope to put similar pressure on Ward.

“I think we’ll try and limit them so they run the ball,” UCLA defensive lineman Keanu Williams said. “They don’t want to run the ball, so we just got to get them doing what they don’t want to do. If we do that we will be in good shape.”

UCLA and Washington State have not played since 2019, when the Bruins won a 67-63 shootout in Pullman, Wash.

The past five matchups between the teams have been decided by a touchdown or less.

–Field Level Media

Sep 9, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars fans rush there field after a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Washington State won 31-22. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Cameron Ward guides Washington State to upset over No. 19 Wisconsin

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Cameron Ward threw two touchdown passes and directed a late scoring drive as Washington State held off No. 19 Wisconsin 31-22 in a non-conference game on Saturday night in Pullman, Wash., upsetting a ranked Badgers team for the second straight season.

Wisconsin (1-1), which trailed 24-9 at the half, cut the deficit to 24-22 and took over on the Cougars’ 49-yard line with 9:45 remaining. Badgers running back Chez Mellusi fumbled on the second play, with Jackson Lataimu recovering for the Cougars (2-0).

Ward then directed a 10-play, 57-yard march, capped by Nakia Watson’s 1-yard plunge to put the Cougars up 31-22 with 5:30 remaining. Ward keyed the drive with runs of 23 and 14 yards.

The Badgers’ ensuing drive ended on Tanner Mordecai’s deep incompletion on fourth-and-7 from their own 48.

Watson, who had two touchdowns in last season’s 17-14 upset of Wisconsin, where he played his first two seasons, secured the victory with a 6-yard gain on third-and-7 on the Cougars’ final drive.

Ward completed 20 of 32 passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns, and added a team-high 43 rushing yards on 17 attempts. Lincoln Victor had seven catches for 55 yards and one score.

The Badgers were held to just 90 yards rushing on 29 attempts. Mellusi had 49 yards on 12 carries, but Braelon Allen managed just 20 yards on seven carries. Mordecai completed 25 of 40 passes for 278 yards and one score. Wisconsin, which opened with a 38-17 win over Buffalo, also lost three fumbles.

After a lackluster first half, Wisconsin put together two third-quarter scoring drives to pull within 24-22.

Mellusi scored on a 2-yard run to cap a 35-yard drive to make it 24-16. The Badgers scored again on their next possession when Mordecai hit Skyler Bell with a 16-yard touchdown pass with 25 seconds left in the quarter. But Mellusi was stopped on the two-point conversion run.

Washington State took advantage of Wisconsin’s mistakes to build the 24-6 halftime lead.

Ward put the Cougars up 7-0 on their second possession, capping an eight-play, 62-yard drive with a 4-yard touchdown toss to Kyle Williams.

Nathanial Vakos brought Wisconsin within 7-3 with a 49-yard field goal.

Ward’s second scoring pass, a 1-yarder to Victor, capped an 87-yard march that put the Cougars up 14-3.

Vakos and Dean Janikowski traded field goals, putting Washington State up 17-6 with 7:14 left in the first half.

The Cougars pushed the lead to 24-6 when Ron Stone Jr. sacked Mordecai and Brennan Jackson recovered the fumble and took it 2 yards for the touchdown.

Vakos hit a 29-yard field goal with 21 seconds left in the half.

–Field Level Media