Defense Shines as Offense Struggles | Spokane News

Washington State’s defense stole the show in a gritty 24-10 battle against No. 17 Washington, holding their own despite an offense that struggled under a new system. Quarterback Caden Pinnick made his FBS debut with shaky numbers—16 completions for 142 yards and two interceptions—and the running game barely moved the needle. Third-down woes and missed field goals compounded the issues, but the defense delivered clutch stops, including a pivotal goal-line stand before halftime. With a revamped unit showing promise, WSU proved they can still compete—even against a powerhouse moving to a bigger conference. It wasn’t the upset fans hoped for, but the effort, especially from the D, gives reason to believe this team can rise as the season unfolds. 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/527d20f63034ae8f