Moore’s First Test: Defense Shines, Offense Struggles | Washington Huskies Football News

Washington State’s football team suffered a 24-10 loss to No. 17 Washington in the Apple Cup, but first-year coach Kirby Moore praised his defense for key fourth-down stops and resilience. Despite missed field goals, turnovers, and offensive struggles—especially early on—the young quarterback Caden Pinnick showed grit with a touchdown run. Moore acknowledged learning moments for Pinnick but highlighted his play-extending ability as a bright spot. Reflecting on his debut as head coach, Moore credited his staff for strong teamwork and emphasized the need to quickly learn from this setback ahead of their next game against Kansas State. 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/fc326558455946f5