The Washington State Cougars had a tough outing against the California Golden Bears on Saturday, as their defense struggled to contain the Bears in the red zone. The Cougars allowed the Bears to score on five of their six trips inside the 20-yard line, resulting in a 37-13 loss.
The Cougars had difficulty containing the Bears’ offense, which was led by quarterback Chase Garbers. Garbers threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, while also completing 20 of his 27 passes for 263 yards. The Cougars’ defense was unable to generate any pressure on Garbers, allowing him to pick apart their secondary.
The Cougars’ defensive struggles were even more evident in the red zone, where they allowed the Bears to score on five of their six trips inside the 20-yard line. The Cougars were unable to generate any pressure on Garbers, allowing him to find open receivers in the end zone. The Cougars were also unable to contain the Bears’ running game, which was able to move the ball effectively in the red zone.
The Cougars’ defensive struggles in the red zone were a major factor in their loss to the Bears. If they had been able to contain the Bears’ offense, they may have been able to keep the game close. Unfortunately, their defense was unable to do so, resulting in a lopsided defeat.
The Cougars will need to improve their defense if they want to have any chance of success this season. They must be able to generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks and contain their running games in the red zone. If they can do this, they will be able to keep games close and give themselves a chance to win.
