Minshew leads Washington St. over E. Washington 59-24
Gardner Minshew threw for 470 yards, James Williams ran for three touchdowns, and Washington State beat Eastern Washington 59-24 on Saturday night to avenge a 2016 loss to its FCS neighbor.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Eastern Washington Eagles
24
Washington State Cougars
59
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EWU | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
| WSU | 14 | 14 | 7 | 24 | 59 |
Martin Stadium · 32,952 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Idaho Vandals | L 31-62 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Montana Grizzlies | L 33-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Montana State Bobcats | L 20-56 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Northern Colorado Bears | W 31-22 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ UC Davis Aggies | L 38-49 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:21 24-59
Robert Lewis 6 Yd pass from Trey Tinsley (Blake Mazza Kick)
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Touchdown 8:24 24-52
Max Borghi 6 Yd Run (Blake Mazza Kick)
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Touchdown 9:47 24-45
Davontavean Martin 21 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Blake Mazza Kick)
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Field Goal 14:05 24-38
Blake Mazza 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:54 24-35
Dennis Merritt 44 Yd pass from Gage Gubrud (Roldan Alcobendas Kick)
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Touchdown 4:37 17-35
James Williams 8 Yd Run (Blake Mazza Kick)
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Touchdown 11:41 17-28
Zach Eagle 34 Yd pass from Gage Gubrud (Roldan Alcobendas Kick)
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Touchdown 0:39 10-28
Andrew Boston 26 Yd pass from Gage Gubrud (Roldan Alcobendas Kick)
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Touchdown 2:17 3-28
James Williams 2 Yd Run (Blake Mazza Kick)
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Touchdown 11:56 3-21
Travell Harris 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Blake Mazza Kick)
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Field Goal 12:11 3-14
Roldan Alcobendas 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:45 0-14
Easop Winston 14 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Blake Mazza Kick)
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Touchdown 9:27 0-7
James Williams 1 Yd Run (Blake Mazza Kick)
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EWU
3 plays, 12 yards, 1:21 · End of Game
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WSU 1:21
10 plays, 65 yards, 3:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:21 24-59
Robert Lewis 6 Yd pass from Trey Tinsley (Blake Mazza Kick)
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EWU 4:56
10 plays, 40 yards, 3:28 · Downs
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WSU 8:24
3 plays, 18 yards, 1:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:24 24-52
Max Borghi 6 Yd Run (Blake Mazza Kick)
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EWU 9:41
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:06 · Fumble
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WSU 9:41
6 plays, 69 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:47 24-45
Davontavean Martin 21 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Blake Mazza Kick)
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EWU 13:09
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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WSU 14:05
4 plays, 0 yards, 1:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:05 24-38
Blake Mazza 44 Yd Field Goal
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EWU 0:30
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:35 · Interception
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WSU 1:05
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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EWU 3:54
3 plays, 54 yards, 0:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:54 24-35
Dennis Merritt 44 Yd pass from Gage Gubrud (Roldan Alcobendas Kick)
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WSU 4:37
8 plays, 99 yards, 4:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:37 17-35
James Williams 8 Yd Run (Blake Mazza Kick)
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EWU 8:47
6 plays, 33 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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WSU 10:43
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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EWU 11:41
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:41 17-28
Zach Eagle 34 Yd pass from Gage Gubrud (Roldan Alcobendas Kick)
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WSU
2 plays, 16 yards, 0:36 · End of Half
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EWU 0:39
7 plays, 82 yards, 1:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:39 10-28
Andrew Boston 26 Yd pass from Gage Gubrud (Roldan Alcobendas Kick)
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WSU 2:17
15 plays, 98 yards, 7:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:17 3-28
James Williams 2 Yd Run (Blake Mazza Kick)
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EWU 9:37
6 plays, 6 yards, 2:11 · Interception
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WSU 11:56
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:56 3-21
Travell Harris 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Blake Mazza Kick)
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EWU 12:11
11 plays, 60 yards, 4:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:11 3-14
Roldan Alcobendas 37 Yd Field Goal
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WSU 1:45
8 plays, 0 yards, 4:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:45 0-14
Easop Winston 14 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Blake Mazza Kick)
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EWU 5:46
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:23 · Punt
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WSU 6:09
7 plays, 18 yards, 2:32 · Downs
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EWU 8:41
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:46 · Punt
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WSU 9:27
7 plays, 68 yards, 2:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:27 0-7
James Williams 1 Yd Run (Blake Mazza Kick)
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EWU 11:34
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:00 · Interception
Showing the last 40 of 41 events.
Team Stats
EWU
WSU
22
1st Downs
35
6-13
3rd down efficiency
3-9
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
372
Total Yards
565
231
Passing
524
14/36
Comp/Att
51/65
6.4
Yards per pass
8.1
141
Rushing
41
34
Rushing Attempts
15
4.1
Yards per rush
2.7
6-52
Penalties
7-80
4
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
0
23:58
Possession
36:02
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