No. 17 Washington struggles on offense but pulls out 24-10 Apple Cup win over Washington State
Summary
Washington, ranked No. 17, won the Apple Cup football game against Washington State with a score of 24-10, despite having difficulties with their offense. Washington’s quarterback Demond Williams Jr. threw for 268 yards and scored a touchdown, while Washington State’s new quarterback, Caden Pinnick, made his debut and also scored a touchdown.Key Facts
- Washington beat Washington State 24-10 in the Apple Cup football game on September 6, 2026.
- Washington’s quarterback Demond Williams Jr. threw for 268 yards and one touchdown and scored a 5-yard touchdown run.
- Washington State’s quarterback Caden Pinnick, a transfer from UC Davis, threw for 142 yards and scored a touchdown in his first game with the Cougars.
- Washington struggled offensively but managed to secure the win.
- Washington State missed two field goals and failed to convert on 11 third-down attempts out of 11 tries.
- Washington State’s coach is Kirby Moore, and it is his first season coaching the team.
- Washington moved from the Pac-12 conference to the Big Ten, while Washington State remained in a rebuilt Pac-12.
- Last season, Washington had a 9-4 record and won the LA Bowl against Boise State.
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