University of Washington Huskies take back the Apple Cup

Teren Kowatsch, Whitman County Gazette | Dec 01, 20220

Photo Courtesy of Washington State University Athletics count

WSU running back Nakia Watson jukes an attempted Huskie tackle.

PULLMAN – The 114th edition of the Apple Cup between the No. 13-ranked Washington Huskies and Washington State Cougars on Nov. 26 came with major implications for both teams.

Washington was no longer eligible for the 2022-23 College Football Playoff after wins by the Utah Utes and University of California-Los Angeles Bruins earlier in the day, ensuring the Huskies wouldn't have an opportunity at the PAC-12 Championship, which was their only path to the Playoffs.

But a win against Washington State would ensure Washington had a more-than-realistic chance at another New Year's Six Bowl.

With a Wa...