{
  "id": 17515801,
  "title": "Washington State tries to end skid at San Diego State | Live updates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/washington-state-tries-to-end-skid-at-san-diego-state-live-updates",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T02:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/washington-state-tries-end-skid-020200684.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington State and San Diego State are squaring off in a crucial football game on October 31st. WSU is seeking its first victory of the season in the Pac-12 Conference, while SDSU aims to end their skid. The Aztecs have been struggling offensively, averaging 36 points per game and allowing 462 yards per contest. WSU's special teams will be challenged to contain SD State's return specialist, Jaylon Hawkins, who has engineered three 100+ yard kickoff returns this season. The Cougars' offensive line will need to withstand the Aztecs' formidable defensive front. WSU's path to victory will require them to execute a successful 2-minute drill.",
  "summary": "Oct. 31—Key moments Eshelman cuts into deficit 4th, 6:55 — SDSU 26, WSU 20: Eshelman scores on a 2-yard keeper to draw within one possession. The Cougars were set up inside the five after a long completion to Daniel Blood. ------ SDSU gaining momentum 4th, 9:47 — SDSU 26, WSU 14: San Diego State scores on a trick play as Bert Emanuel Jr. finds Jackson Ford for a 1-yard touchdown reception. The ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Washington State seeks first win of season against San Diego State",
    "Aztecs averaging 36 points per game, allowing 462 yards per contest",
    "WSU's special teams face challenge containing return specialist Jaylon Hawkins"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This matchup offers both programs a chance to reverse season-long struggles, forcing Washington State to neutralize dangerous special teams play while San Diego State attempts to fix a porous defense.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}