Washington Huskies defeat Washington State Cougars at Husky Stadium

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Washington Huskies defeat Washington State Cougars at Husky Stadium
Summary

Washington defeated Washington State 30-7 on September 6 at Husky Stadium in Seattle. Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. completed 24 of 35 passes for 268 yards and one touchdown while adding 61 yards and a score on the ground. The Huskies' defense held Washington State quarterback Caden Pinnick to 142 passing yards and forced three turnovers, including interceptions from Jeron Jones and Alex McLaughlin. Washington struggled with penalties and short-yardage execution, failing to score on multiple fourth-down attempts. The win came at a cost as running backs Jayden Limar and Quaid Carr sustained long-term injuries during the game. Following the contest, Washington coach Jedd Fisch will need to address depth concerns in the backfield and offensive line stability.

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  • Demond Williams Jr. accounted for two touchdowns and 329 total yards against Washington State.
  • Washington State quarterback Caden Pinnick threw two interceptions in the loss.
  • Running backs Jayden Limar and Quaid Carr suffered long-term injuries during the game.
  • The Huskies forced three turnovers, including an interception from true freshman Jeron Jones.
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