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WSU quarterback Cameron Ward looks downfield, trying to find receivers in the Cougars’ Apple Cup loss to Washington. The Cougs, who were down by one at the half, only scored six points in the second half of their 51-33 loss.

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UW offense shines in Apple Cup
November 28, 2022 4:18 p.m.

UW offense shines in Apple Cup

Huskies deliver as Coug's defense sputters in second half

PULLMAN – During WSU’s three-game win streak over Stanford, Arizona and Arizona State, the Cougars jumped out to early leads that held true despite only scoring 20 combined points in the second half of the wins. The second-half offensive woes reared their head again in the Cougs’ 51-33 loss to Washington in the Apple Cup, their eighth loss in the previous nine meetings of the rivalry. “Just not doing our job, individually,” WSU quarterback Cameron Ward said in a postgame press conference. “Whether that’s with me, like the third-and-19 I threw a (pass) for one yard, that’s completely on me. Everyone’s responsible for it, we all take accountability for it.” ...