Overview
- The Huskies beat the Cougars 24-10 in the 118th Apple Cup, a season-opening meeting played Sunday at Husky Stadium.
- Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. was the game's primary playmaker, finishing with 268 passing yards, a touchdown pass, and a 5-yard rushing TD that keyed Washington's scoring.
- Washington State debuted coach Kirby Moore and transfer QB Caden Pinnick, with Pinnick throwing for 142 yards and scoring on an 11-yard keeper while the WSU offense struggled with two missed field goals and multiple turnovers.
- Special teams and field position swung the game, as transfer punter Hunter Green averaged about 50 yards per punt and pinned two punts inside the 20, helping limit Cougar chances.
- The game exposed glaring discipline and health concerns for Washington — 12 penalties for 130 yards and several injured running backs and a receiver — and both teams now turn to early schedules that include Utah State for Washington and Kansas State for Washington State.