The Washington State Cougars kicked off their season in style, dominating the Colorado State Rams in a 50-24 victory. The Cougars offense was unstoppable, with quarterback Anthony Gordon throwing for 420 yards and four touchdowns. Gordon was aided by a strong running game, with Max Borghi and Deon McIntosh combining for over 150 yards and two touchdowns.
The Cougars defense also played well, forcing three turnovers and holding the Rams to just 24 points. The Cougars secondary was especially impressive, with safety Skyler Thomas recording two interceptions.
The Rams offense struggled to get anything going, with quarterback Patrick O’Brien throwing for just 131 yards and one touchdown. The Rams running game was also held in check, with running back Marvin Kinsey Jr. being held to just 41 yards on the ground.
The Cougars victory was a statement win that showed they are ready to compete in the Pac-12 this season. With Gordon leading the way, the Cougars have the potential to be one of the best teams in the conference. If they can keep up their strong play, they could be a force to be reckoned with this season.
The Rams will need to regroup and find a way to get their offense going if they want to have any chance of competing in the Mountain West this season. They have the talent to compete, but they need to find a way to get their offense going if they want to have any success.
Overall, it was a dominating performance by the Washington State Cougars in their season opener. They showed why they are one of the top teams in the Pac-12 and why they could be a force to be reckoned with this season. The Rams will need to find a way to get their offense going if they want to have any chance of competing in the Mountain West this season.
