Cougars Fight, Pinnick Shines, Defense Stands Tall | Spokane News

Washington State’s gritty debut fell short against Washington, but flashes of promise lit up the field. The Cougars’ offense sputtered early—zero third-down conversions and a struggling sophomore QB—but Pinnick rallied in the second half, throwing for over 200 yards and rushing for scores. Despite penalties and a late Huskies touchdown sealing the win, Washington State’s defense stood tall, especially on the goal line, hinting at a bright future under new coach Kirby Moore. Pinnick’s resilience and Moore’s praise underscore a team learning fast—and fighting hard. 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/f449d99f8c444e80