Washington defeats Washington State in penalty-heavy season opener

The Washington Huskies defeated the Washington State Cougars 24-10 in the 118th Apple Cup on September 7, 2026. Despite the win, the Huskies struggled with discipline, committing 12 penalties for 130 yards during the contest. Coach Jedd Fisch noted the team's issues with excessive flags, which included two unsportsmanlike conduct calls and three personal fouls. The victory was also marked by several injuries, with running backs Quaid Carr and Jayden Limar, wide receiver Christian Moss, and defensive tackle Elinneus Davis all forced to leave the game. Safety Rylon Dillard-Allen was ejected following a targeting penalty that overturned a turnover. Washington is scheduled to face USC in early October. The Trojans are currently evaluating the performance of their future opponents as the college football season begins.

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