Caden Pinnick throws 2 TD passes, runs for one and Washington State beats Duquesne 48-7 for 1st win
Caden Pinnick threw his first two passing touchdowns this season and ran for another to lead Washington State to a 48-7 victory over Duquesne on Saturday for the Cougars' first win. The Cougars (1-2) led the Dukes (0-3) of the Championship Subdivision just 14-7 at halftime but broke it open with 21 third-quarter points including Pinnick TD passes of 11 yards to Jack Pedersen and 10 yards to…
Pullman, Wash. (AP) — Caden Pinnick led Washington State to a dominant 48-7 victory over Duquesne on Saturday, marking the Cougars' first win of the season. The quarterback threw two touchdown passes and ran for another, propelling the Cougars (1-2) to a 14-7 halftime lead over the Dukes (0-3). Pinnick completed 196 passing yards, while Kirby Vorhees added a 58-yard touchdown run and Tank Hawkins and Maxwell Woods both returned punts for touchdowns.
Washington State's defense held firm, allowing only one touchdown from Duquesne, which came from Carson Camp in the first quarter. In the final quarter, Woods rushed for 116 yards and Vorhees chipped in with 109 rushing yards, scoring two touchdowns each. Despite facing a challenging season opener, Washington State showcased a strong performance, outscoring Duquesne 512-180 in total offense.
The Cougars will next take on Arizona on Saturday, while Duquesne faces Rio Grande (Ohio) at home the following Saturday.
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