Washington Huskies defeat Washington State Cougars 24-10 in Apple Cup

The Washington Huskies defeated the Washington State Cougars 24-10 in the 118th Apple Cup held at Husky Stadium. While the Huskies secured the victory, the game was marked by offensive execution struggles in the first three quarters before a strong fourth-quarter performance.

Washington State faced significant challenges, including a failure to convert on any of their 11 third-down attempts. Cougars head coach Kirby Moore emphasized the need for better execution on first downs to create more manageable situations. The Cougars' offense also struggled with line pressure, as quarterback Caden Pinnick was sacked three times during the contest.