Washington defeats Washington State 24-10 in season opener

Washington secured a 24-10 victory over Washington State in the season-opening Apple Cup on Sunday. Despite a slow start that saw the offense held to 10 points through three quarters, the Huskies pulled away in the fourth quarter with two late touchdown drives. Running back Jayden Limar sealed the result with an 11-yard touchdown run after starter Quaid Carr left the game with an injury. The Washington defense held the Cougars to 100 rushing yards and forced three turnovers, though the team struggled with discipline, including an ejection for safety Rylon Dillard-Allen. Punter Hunter Green contributed to the win by averaging 50 yards across four punts, pinning two inside the 20-yard line. Head coach Jedd Fisch noted the offensive struggles during the first half but emphasized the impact of the special teams performance in securing the final margin.

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