Washington defeats Washington State 24-10 in 118th Apple Cup

Washington State opened the 2026 season with a 24-10 loss to No. 17 Washington in the Apple Cup. While the Cougars ultimately came up short, the game provided plenty of early insight into what this year’s team could look like under first-year head coach Kirby Moore. The Cougars showed plenty of reasons for optimism, particularly […]

Sep. 8—Yes, Washington State lost another Apple Cup, falling 24-10 to No. 17 Washington Sunday in Seattle. And yes, you, as a WSU fan, can justifiably be disappointed — the mere fact that it was a one-score game until the final three minutes makes the Cougars' 78th all-time loss to the Huskies that much tougher to swallow. But in the new age of college athletics, where Washington's success in ...

The Huskies had a mixed but successful showing in the 118th Apple Cup against the Cougars.

Sep. 6—The new-look Washington State football team, playing its first game under coach Kirby Moore, got a commendable effort from its defense, which kept the Cougars alive throughout the 118th Apple Cup. But WSU's offense faltered for most of the day, allowing No. 17 Washington to control the lead all game and close out a 24-10 win Sunday afternoon at Husky Stadium. The Huskies had chances to ...

If Washington is going to succeed, Demond Williams needs to have a high usage rate as both a passer and runner. He is at his best when he’s on the move, and the Huskies are as well. That’s my primary takeaway from Washington’s frustrating, but earned, season-opening Apple Cup victory. On the one hand, Washington’s […]

The 2026 opener didn’t end how Washington State wanted. However, the game itself gave signs of encouragement for the rest of the season. The Cougars opened with the 118th edition of the Apple Cup at Husky Stadium and lost to archrival Washington, 24-10. Despite some early offensive woes, WSU (0-1) found themselves in a one-possession […]