NDL: S32W3 - Washington (7) at Washington State (42)
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**Apple Cup Recap: Cougars Dominate as Trophy Stays in Pullman**
**Pullman, WA** — In a raucous Martin Stadium filled with Cougar faithful, Washington State put on a statement performance in the 2025 edition of the Apple Cup, throttling in-state rival Washington in a 42-14 blowout. The win marks the second straight Apple Cup victory under head coach LiQ, who improves to 2-0 in the rivalry and 2-0 on the young season, while Washington falls to a concerning 0-3 start.
The first quarter was a slugfest, with both teams trading early touchdowns and setting the stage for what looked like a potential thriller. But the tone of the game dramatically shifted as the first quarter came to a close.
With the Huskies driving, Cougar defensive back Leyton Smithson delivered the play of the game — a stunning 107-yard pick-six as time expired in the first quarter. The electric return lit up the home crowd and deflated the visitors, becoming the turning point that flipped the game on its head.
From that moment on, it was all Cougars.
Washington State rattled off **28 unanswered points**, dominating every phase of the game despite possessing the ball for only 10 minutes. Quarterback **John Mateer** was sensational, accounting for three total touchdowns and piling up 300 yards of offense, carving up the Husky defense with ruthless efficiency.
The win not only keeps the Apple Cup trophy in Pullman, but it also underscores Wazzu’s early-season momentum under Coach LiQ, who has his team playing with swagger and purpose.
Washington, meanwhile, will head back to the drawing board, still winless and with serious questions on both sides of the ball.
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