Nov. 25—PULLMAN — Here is a first look at Washington State’s regular-season finale at home against Wyoming on Saturday afternoon.
What is it?
Coming off a narrow loss to Oregon State, its second straight setback, Washington State will host Wyoming on senior day. It’s the last game of the regular season for the bowl-bound Cougars, who will be playing the seventh and final game of a Pac-12/Mountain West scheduling agreement that provided WSU and Oregon State games for this season.
Where is it?
Gesa Field at Martin Stadium in Pullman.
When is it?
Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.
Where can I watch it?
The CW will broadcast the game.
Who is favored?
Washington State was around a 17.5-point favorite in most sportsbooks as of Monday.
How did the Cougars fare last week?
WSU lost to Oregon State on a last-second field goal, resulting in a 41-38 setback, the Cougars’ second consecutive defeat. The Beavers got possession late thanks to a rare fumble by WSU receiver Kyle Williams, and after converting a crucial fourth down with a minute left, kicker Everett Hayes connected from 55 yards out. The Cougs had just 20 seconds and no timeouts to respond, and they couldn’t do much with that.
Quarterback John Mateer completed 17 of 23 passes for 250 yards and two touchdowns, and he added 75 yards and touchdowns on the ground for four total scores. Williams also recorded a 57-yard touchdown reception, logging almost all of those yards after the catch, and sophomore wideout Carlos Hernandez added a touchdown catch. WSU’s offensive line, playing everyday right guard Brock Dieu at center because of an injury to Devin Kylany, acquitted itself well for the most part.
“Brock was phenomenal. He’s never practiced there,” Dickert said. “To go out there and do it at the level that he did it was just great. I thought we were in unison. I think there’s a bunch…
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Publish date : 2024-11-26 03:03:00
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