The Washington State Cougars pulled off a huge upset on Saturday night, defeating the No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers in Pullman. The Cougars, who had been struggling in the Pac-12 this season, came out with a strong performance and were able to take down the Badgers by a score of 28-26.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout the night. The Cougars were able to take advantage of some costly turnovers by the Badgers, and they were able to capitalize on those mistakes to take the lead late in the fourth quarter. The Cougars defense was also able to hold the Badgers to just one touchdown in the second half, which proved to be the difference in the game.
The win was a huge boost for the Cougars, who had been struggling in the Pac-12 this season. The victory over the Badgers was the first win over a ranked opponent for the Cougars since they defeated No. 15 Stanford in 2014. The win also snapped a three-game losing streak for the Cougars, and it will certainly give them a much-needed boost of confidence heading into their next game against Oregon State.
The victory was especially sweet for Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon, who threw for 293 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Gordon was able to spread the ball around to a variety of receivers, and he was able to make some big plays when it mattered most. Gordon’s performance was a big part of why the Cougars were able to come away with the victory.
The win over Wisconsin was a huge statement for Washington State, and it will certainly help them as they look to turn their season around. The Cougars still have a lot of work to do if they want to make a run at the Pac-12 title, but this win over the Badgers will certainly give them some momentum heading into the rest of their schedule.
