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Nov. 13—PULLMAN — Here is a first look at Washington State’s home matchup with Colorado on Friday night.
What is it?
Washington State, trying to erase a six-game losing streak, will host Colorado in its final home game as a member of the Pac-12 Conference.
Where is it?
Gesa Field in Pullman.
When is it?
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
Where can I watch it?
FS1 will broadcast the game.
Who is favored?
WSU was a 4.5-point favorite in most sportsbooks as of Monday.
How did the Cougars fare last week?
In its 42-39 loss to Cal, WSU nearly came all the way back from what was an 18-point deficit in the fourth quarter, but kicker Dean Janikowski misfired on a 48-yard field goal that would have tied the game.
Quarterback Cam Ward completed 35 of 60 passes for three touchdowns and one interception (a Hail Mary at the buzzer), leading the Cougars’ rally — but he also coughed up three fumbles, two of which the Golden Bears returned for touchdowns. One came in the first quarter, when he lost a fumble on a QB sneak, and the other came in the fourth quarter, when Ward was stripped on an attempted throw.
Those mistakes pushed Ward’s fumble total this year to 11, tied for the most in the country. It’s an issue he’s fought all season, and as much as he understands its importance, he hasn’t found a way to take care of the ball.
“Let’s be clear there — there’s not one time where Cam just says ah, like he’s flippant about it. He’s not,” Dickert said. “He understands that he turned the ball over twice, which led to 14 points, and it’s a three-point game. He’s very aware of what the consequences are of not taking care of it. So we gotta continue to address it. This isn’t the last level he’s gonna be playing at with people rushing them. So we gotta continue to get him better for his future as well.”
That put a damper on the outings WSU got from Leo…
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Author : The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Publish date : 2023-11-14 04:59:00
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