Utah State scores 14 unanswered points after halftime to beat Washington State 17-16
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Grady Brosterhous threw for 150 yards and a touchdown, Javen Jacobs had 62 yards rushing and a score, and Utah State scored 14 unanswered points in the second half to beat Washington State 17-16 on Friday night.Utah State took advantage of two lost fumbles by the Cougars in the second half by turning them into 14 points.
Utah State secured a thrilling 17-16 victory over Washington State on Friday night, thanks to a second-half surge. Grady Brosterhous contributed 150 yards and a touchdown via the air, while Javen Jacobs added 62 yards rushing and a score. Two lost fumbles by the Cougars proved decisive, as Utah State capitalized on them to score 14 unanswered points.
Brosterhous found Eli Wood in the end zone from 27 yards out in the third quarter to narrow the deficit to 16-10. Jacobs sealed the deal with a 2-yard touchdown run with 6:22 remaining in the fourth quarter, after Washington State's Jack Pedersen fumbled. Washington State struggled offensively, managing just 64 yards in the second half.
Kian Afrookhteh contributed a 48-yard field goal early in the second quarter for Utah State (2-4, 1-1 Pac-12). Caden Pinnick threw for 156 yards but fumbled, while Washington State (1-5, 0-2) has lost three straight games. Leo Pulalasi rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown. Washington State's next game is against Oregon State on October 17, while Utah State will face Texas State on October 24.
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