No. 17 Washington struggles on offense but pulls out 24-10 Apple Cup win over Washington State
SEATTLE (AP) — Demond Williams Jr. threw for 268 yards and a touchdown, and No. 17 Washington survived offensive struggles for a 24-10 victory over Washington…
Demond Williams Jr. led No. 17 Washington to a 24-10 victory over Washington State in a season-opening Apple Cup football game on Sunday. The quarterback completed 268 yards and a touchdown, scoring on a 5-yard keeper himself in the 118th meeting between the two teams. Washington State quarterback Caden Pinnick made his debut, throwing for 142 yards and scoring on an 11-yard keeper in the fourth quarter.
Coach Jedd Fisch acknowledged the challenges faced by his team in Week 1, stating that they felt they did not play at their desired level. However, he expressed satisfaction with the victory. Washington State, one of the remaining Pac-12 members, was part of the conference realignment that led to the creation of the current Big Ten.
The Huskies, who moved to the Big Ten, finished last season with a 9-4 record, including a 38-10 win over Boise State in the LA Bowl. Washington State, under new coach Kirby Moore, aimed to improve upon their 7-6 record from the previous season. Despite Washington State's effective defense and missed field goals, the Cougars fell short, converting only 0-11 on third down.
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