The Cougars are 3-0 to start the season after a rivalry victory against Washington.

The Apple Cup was reclaimed by Washington State on Saturday behind three total touchdowns from quarterback John Mateer and a late goal-line stand in a 24-19 win over rival Washington.

John Mateer ran for two touchdowns and threw for one more, Washington State made a goal line stand with 1:07 remaining, and the Cougars reclaimed the Apple Cup with a 24-19 win over Washington ...

SEATTLE -- After an on-field trophy celebration at Lumen Field following Washington State's 24-19 win against Washington in the Apple Cup, Cougars coach Jake Dickert burst into the postgame news ...

Mateer threw one interception, nearly threw another, and the Cougars threw incomplete on third-and-10 with 3:46 left. Not only did Washington State not get a first down, but the clock stopped.

The Cougars relied on their quarterback and some key defensive plays in the final moments to claim the Apple Cup for just the third time since 2008.

The first nonconference Apple Cup in 60 years went to Washington State football on Saturday. A late goal-line stand gave the Cougars a 24-19 victory over in-state rival Washington to claim the ...

The Apple Cup was reclaimed by Washington State on Saturday behind three total touchdowns from quarterback John Mateer and a late goal-line stand in a 24-19 win over rival Washington.

John Mateer ran for two touchdowns and threw for one more, Washington State made a goal line stand with 1:07 remaining, and the Cougars reclaimed the Apple Cup.