WSU survives Idaho 13-10 on Stevens’ game-winning FG

Jack Stevens hit a field goal with three seconds left to give the WSU Cougars the win in head coach Jimmy Rogers' debut.

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Aug 30, 2025, 11:16 PM Updated: 11:55 pm

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PULLMAN, WA - OCTOBER 20: Butch the mascot for the Washington State Cougars performs during the game against the Oregon Ducks at Martin Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Pullman, Washington. Washington State defeated Oregon 34-20. (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images)

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PULLMAN — Jaxon Potter made his first collegiate start and threw a touchdown pass, Jack Stevens kicked a 32-yard field goal with three seconds left, and the WSU Cougars beat Idaho 13-10 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.

WSU Cougars 13, Idaho Vandals 10: Box Score

Potter, who was briefly benched in the second half, finished 24-of-31 passing for 209 yards.

Jimmy Rogers won his first game as coach for Washington State.

JACK STEVENS WINS IT FOR WASHINGTON STATE!!! pic.twitter.com/kNTkHsoZaS

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Washington State is 74-17-3 all-time against the Vandals and has won 11 straight in the series with Idaho.

Potter returned to lead the Cougars when they took possession at their own 7 with four minutes to go but Matyus McLain forced a fumble by Angel Johnson that was recovered Donovan Parham at the 10 with 2:21 left. Four plays later, Cameron Pope — who missed a 44-yard field-goal attempt in the second quarter — made a 21-yarder that made it 10-10 with 1:42 to go.

FUMBLE!!!!@VandalFootball recovers deep in Washington State territory with just over 2 minutes left 😱 pic.twitter.com/6vkFd6HMbT

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Potter hit Tony Freeman for a 19-yard gain, the first of six straight completions, to spark a nine-play, 59-yard drive to set up the winning field goal.

Thomas Ford lost in his first game as coach at Idaho.

Pittsburgh transfer Julian Dugger replaced Potter for two drives and was 0-for-1 passing and had two yards rushing on two carries.

Potter threw a 6-yard TD pass to Joshua Meredith on fourth-and-goal from the 3 give WSU a 7-0 lead with 11:30 left in the first half.

The Cougars are on the board first!

Jaxon Potter connects with Joshua Meredith for the first touchdown of the @WSUCougarFB season. pic.twitter.com/5CiIxiboJV

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Stevens made his first career field goal, a 30-yarder, to make it 10-0 with 1:18 remaining in the third quarter.

Idaho’s Art Williams ran for a 3-yard TD with 7:25 to play.

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