The Washington State Cougars pulled off an impressive upset against the No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, winning 28-21 in a game that was dedicated to their head coach, Mike Leach.
The Cougars were coming off a tough loss to Oregon State and were looking to get back on track against a tough Wisconsin team. The Badgers had been on a roll, winning their last three games and looking to continue their momentum.
But the Cougars had other plans. They came out strong, taking a 14-7 lead into halftime and never relinquishing it. They put together an impressive defensive performance, limiting Wisconsin to just seven points in the second half.
Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon was the star of the show, throwing for 293 yards and three touchdowns. He was also named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.
The win was especially meaningful for the Cougars as it was dedicated to their head coach, Mike Leach, who is currently battling pneumonia. The team wore special “Leach Strong” shirts during warmups and held up a banner with his name before the game.
The Cougars’ victory was a fitting tribute to their head coach and a great way to start the season. It was a hard-fought win against a tough opponent and it showed that Washington State is ready to compete in the Pac-12 this year.
The Cougars will look to build on this win as they face off against Stanford next week. It should be an exciting game and one that could help propel Washington State to even greater heights this season.
