Cougars Fall to Huskies Despite Defense | Washington Huskies Football News

Washington State’s new coach Kirby Moore got his first taste of action—and it wasn’t pretty. The Cougars’ offense sputtered in a 24-10 loss to No. 17 Washington, managing just two drives past midfield before the fourth quarter. Quarterback Caden Pinnick, making his FBS debut, threw for 142 yards and a TD but also tossed two picks. Running backs combined for just 38 yards. Yet, the defense stepped up—led by a new coordinator—pressuring Washington’s QB and sealing a crucial goal-line stand in the first half. New receivers flashed promise with key catches. Despite the offensive struggles, the game showed Washington State can still hang with top-tier rivals. With the Apple Cup’s future hanging in the balance, this loss might be more about missed chances than fatal flaws. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/67eb654abcd82616