The Washington State Cougars faced a tough challenge on Saturday, taking on the No. 9 Oregon Ducks in Eugene. Despite a valiant effort, the Cougars ultimately fell short, losing the game by a score of 34-20.
The Cougars had a strong start to the game, taking an early 7-0 lead. However, the Ducks responded with a touchdown of their own to tie the game at 7-7. The Ducks then took control of the game, scoring 17 unanswered points to take a 24-7 lead into halftime.
In the second half, the Cougars showed some fight, scoring 13 points to cut the deficit to 24-20. Unfortunately, the Ducks responded with a touchdown of their own to extend their lead to 34-20. The Cougars were unable to respond, and the Ducks held on for the victory.
The loss was a tough one for the Cougars, who had been hoping to pull off an upset against one of the top teams in the country. The Cougars were led by quarterback Anthony Gordon, who threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. The Cougars also got a solid performance from running back Max Borghi, who rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown.
Despite the loss, the Cougars can take some positives away from this game. They showed that they can compete with one of the best teams in the country and that they have the talent to compete for a Pac-12 title this season.
The Cougars will now look to bounce back from this loss as they prepare for their next game against Arizona State. If they can put together another strong performance, they will have a chance to get back in the win column and continue their push for a Pac-12 title.
