Cougars Fall 24-10 in Apple Cup Debut

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  The Washington State Cougars fell 24-10 to the University of Washington Huskies“The Huskies beat the Cougs 24-10 on Sunday at Husky Stadium.”
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  The game was the 118th Apple Cup“The 118th edition was anything but ordinary.”
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  The game occurred on Sunday, September 7, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The game marked first-year head coach Kirby Moore's debut“For WSU’s first-year coach Kirby Moore, it’s not only his first Apple Cup with Wazzu, but his debut as a collegiate head coach.”
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  Moore cited three turnovers as key factors in the lossNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Moore cited 0-for-11 third-down conversions as key factors in the loss“"We’ve got a lot of things to learn from this game, but we’ve got to respond in a hurry next Saturday." It’s not getting any easier for the Cougs. WSU (0-1) plays at Kansas State (1-0) on Saturday at 9 a.m. Pacific. Offensive struggles WSU QB Caden Pinnick took a bit to find his sea legs in Seattle, rushing for 25 yards on the first play of the Moore era, but struggling for much of the remainder of the first half. Pinnick”
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  Moore noted the team had opportunities earlier in the game“"We’ve got a lot of things to learn from this game, but we’ve got to respond in a hurry next Saturday." Moore said. "Very appreciative of our players' fight throughout the game. Responding through two fourth-down stops, we had our opportunities earlier in the game: two missed field goals, three turnovers, 0-for-11 on third down," Moore said.”
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  The Cougars' defense held Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. in check through three quarters“And, through three quarters, the Cougar defense had done an admirable job containing UW quarterback Demond Williams Jr. — a noted dual threat widely regarded as one of the most promising quarterbacks in the nation.”
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  The Huskies scored 14 fourth-quarter points“While the Huskies eventually broke through with 14 fourth-quarter points, it was a relatively encouraging debut for first-year WSU coach Kirby Moore.”
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  WSU has a record of 0-1“WSU (0-1) plays at Kansas State (1-0) on Saturday at 9 a.m. Pacific.”
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  WSU will travel to Kansas State for their next game“WSU (0-1) plays at Kansas State (1-0) on Saturday at 9 a.m. Pacific.”
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  Kansas State has a record of 1-0“WSU (0-1) plays at Kansas State (1-0) on Saturday at 9 a.m. Pacific.”
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  The next game will occur on Saturday, September 12No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The next game will be at 9 a.m. Pacific time“WSU (0-1) plays at Kansas State (1-0) on Saturday at 9 a.m. Pacific.”