{
  "id": 7033475,
  "title": "FIRST LOOK: Cougars caught flat-footed in loss to Kansas State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/first-look-cougars-caught-flat-footed-in-loss-to-kansas-state",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T01:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/first-look-cougars-caught-flat-011100518.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington State's football team faced a tough defeat against Kansas State on September 12. The Cougars struggled to get their offense moving, going 0-for-11 on third downs. Quarterback Caden Pinnick connected with junior wide receiver Branden Ganashamoorthy and sophomore running back Maxwell Woods for two first downs, but the Cougars' kicker Jack Stevens missed a third field goal, tying the total from the previous season. Kansas State capitalized on the Cougars' struggles, forcing turnovers, nine punts, and a forced fumble throughout the game. The only bright spot for Washington State was safety Jaylen Thomas, who recorded the first two interceptions of his college career, including a 50-yard pick-6 that cut Kansas State's lead to 17-7. Despite a late start, Kansas State dominated the second half, adding two more touchdowns and a field goal while shutting down Washington State's offense. K-State outgained WSU 487-166 in yards and dominated the ground game, with Rodney Fields Jr. rushing for 105 yards on 13 carries and Avery Johnson contributing 78 yards on eight rushes. Quarterback Pinnick completed 9 of 20 passes for 65 yards without a touchdown and was sacked four times.",
  "summary": "Sep. 12—The Washington State offense couldn't get out of its own way and the Cougar defense was ultimately powerless to slow Kansas State's march as the Wildcats rolled to a 34-7 nonconference football victory Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. After going 0-for-11 on third down during the Apple Cup, the Cougars' opening script was encouraging. Quarterback Caden Pinnick ...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Great Falls’ Reed Harris scores twice for Arizona State football",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/great-falls-reed-harris-scores-twice-for-arizona-state-football",
        "published": "2026-09-12T19:44:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}