Cougars Show Grit in Rivalry Loss | Washington Huskies Football News

Washington State’s gritty, hard-fought loss to rival Washington—24-10—showed flashes of promise despite a rough debut under new coach Kirby Moore. The defense held strong for three quarters, containing star QB Demond Williams Jr., while the offense struggled with turnovers and missed opportunities, including two field goal misses. Key setbacks like a fumble by running back Kirby Vorhees and injury to wideout Tony Freeman added pressure. Though the Cougars fell behind late with two touchdown drives from Washington, they made crucial stops—including a fourth-down halt at halftime—and showed resilience. With a tough road game against Kansas State looming, Moore emphasized rapid improvement as the team seeks to build on its grit and potential. 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/a95091cd49d2c22a