{
  "id": 5886155,
  "title": "WSU, first-year coach Kirby Moore ready to try and pull massive upset on No. 17 Washington in 118th Apple Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/wsu-first-year-coach-kirby-moore-ready-to-try-and-pull-massive-upset",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T02:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wsu-first-coach-kirby-moore-020300037.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the 118th Apple Cup against No. 17 Washington, Washington State head coach Kirby Moore and his team are determined to overcome last year's defeat. Kaden Beatty, now a starter, emphasizes that they will show who they truly are after last year's loss. The WSU defense aims to contain quarterback Demond Williams Jr., who scored five total touchdowns last season. Washington's new offensive lineup, including receivers Christian Moss and Rashid Williams, poses a significant challenge for WSU's defense. Starting quarterback Caden Pinnick, making his first start at Husky Stadium, will face pressure from defensive ends Matyus McLain and Linus Zunk. This rivalry continues to hold significance for both teams, with Moore stressing its importance for the state.",
  "summary": "Sep. 5—PULLMAN — When Kaden Beatty thinks back to last season's Apple Cup, when he ponders the way Washington used a blowout fourth quarter to bury Washington State and walk out of Gesa Field with the trophy in hand, he feels the sting come back like it happened yesterday. In that game, Beatty played 24 snaps, still in a backup role at defensive tackle. Since then, though, much has changed: ...",
  "key_points": [
    "WSU seeks to overturn 2022 loss to No. 17 Washington in Apple Cup",
    "Kaden Beatty starts after being a freshman last year",
    "WSU defense targets Washington's new QB Demond Williams Jr."
  ],
  "editors_take": "WSU's new lineup and first-year coach Kirby Moore aim to redefine the team's identity after last year's Apple Cup loss, starting with a test against No. 17 Washington's revamped offense.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Two-minute drill: Washington State's keys to victory against No. 17 Washington in the Apple Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/two-minute-drill-washington-states-keys-to-victory-against-no-17",
        "published": "2026-09-06T02:01:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}