Recap: UW Huskies beat WSU Cougars 59-24 to reclaim Apple Cup

Demond Williams Jr. accounted for five total TDs as the UW Huskies rattled off 28 straight fourth-quarter points for a 59-24 Apple Cup win over the WSU Cougars.

BY CONNOR SEUFERLING

Sep 20, 2025, 9:34 PM

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UW Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston celebrates after a touchdown catch against the WSU Cougars in the Apple Cup on Saturday. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

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PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Demond Williams Jr. threw four touchdown passes and ran for a score as the UW Huskies reclaimed the Apple Cup with a 59-24 victory over the WSU Cougars on Saturday night.

Apple Cup takeaways | Box score

Williams was at the heart of Washington’s offensive success with 298 yards through the air and another 88 on the ground, but the Huskies made use of other weapons on their way to 471 total yards.

Running back Jonah Coleman rushed for 59 yards and two touchdowns to help a dominant rushing attack. Denzel Boston led all receivers with 107 yards and two touchdowns.

The Huskies scored on every possession, extending their season-opening scoring streak to 21 straight drives. Washington scored touchdowns on seven of its eight scoring drives.

DEMOND WILLIAMS JR.

ARE YOU SERIOUS? @UW_Football pic.twitter.com/6KxDDcKpPy

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Washington opened the 117th Apple Cup with a touchdown drive as Boston caught a 29-yard pass from Williams.

There was uncertainty at quarterback for Washington State heading into the game as coach Jimmy Rogers did not name a starter before Saturday’s game. Senior Zevi Eckhaus started in place of redshirt sophomore Jaxon Potter, who threw three interceptions last week in a 59-10 loss to North Texas.

Eckhaus was intercepted on Washington State’s first drive by safety Alex McLaughlin. The interception sparked back-to-back touchdowns from Washington, both on the ground courtesy of Williams and Coleman.

The Cougars’ only touchdown of the half came when Eckhaus found redshirt freshman tight end Beau Baker for his first collegiate catch and touchdown.

Jonah Coleman would NOT be stopped 😤 @UW_Football pic.twitter.com/37KHFyA45M

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The instate rivals traded touchdowns to start the second half, with Boston adding his second score on a contested catch in the corner of the end zone to open the fourth quarter.

The Cougars committed back-to-back turnovers after the Boston score, starting with a second interception by Eckhaus which McLaughlin returned for a touchdown. Eckhaus also fumbled on the first play of the next possession.

Another Coleman touchdown run and a 59-yard touchdown reception by senior Omari Evans capped the scoring as the Huskies secured their 76th win in the Apple Cup series.

ALEX MCLAUGHLIN PICK SIX!

His second INT of the game! pic.twitter.com/nuKSnCpv6S

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The takeaway

Washington: A dominant offensive performance led Washington to its first road win since November 2023 against Oregon State. Since coach Jedd Fisch took over in 2024, the Huskies had lost five straight on the road while winning every home game.

Washington State: The Cougars continue to struggle on the ground. Washington State rushed for 33 yards after ranking in the bottom five in the FBS in rushing yards per game.

“We want the Apple Cup back in Seattle. That was the statement.” 🗣️@UW_Football‘s Jedd Fisch and Demond Williams Jr. spoke with our @tiffblackmon after taking down WSU pic.twitter.com/PhU0wM3GZZ

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