Watson's 3 TDs lead Washington St. over Arizona St. 28-18
— Nakia Watson ran for 116 yards and three touchdowns as Washington State beat Arizona State 28-18 on Saturday to qualify for a bowl game for the seventh time in the past eight seasons.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Arizona State Sun Devils
18
Washington State Cougars
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASU | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| WSU | 13 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Colorado Buffaloes | W 20-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ BYU Cougars | L 20-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Kansas State Wildcats | W 28-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Texas Tech Red Raiders | L 25-53 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | W 30-12 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:57 18-28
Elijhah Badger 9 Yd pass from Emory Jones (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 4:10 12-28
Xazavian Valladay 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 0:51 6-28
Jalin Conyers 47 Yd pass from Emory Jones (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 0:03 0-28
Nakia Watson 2 Yd Run (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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Touchdown 7:43 0-21
Nakia Watson 5 Yd Run (Cameron Ward Pass to Leyton Smithson for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 3:59 0-13
Leyton Smithson 2 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 6:31 0-7
Nakia Watson 2 Yd Run (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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WSU
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:57 · End of Game
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ASU 0:57
5 plays, 63 yards, 1:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:57 18-28
Elijhah Badger 9 Yd pass from Emory Jones (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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WSU 2:17
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:53 · Downs
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ASU 4:10
4 plays, 43 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:10 12-28
Xazavian Valladay 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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WSU 5:34
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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ASU 7:57
15 plays, 71 yards, 5:50 · Downs
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WSU 13:47
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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ASU 0:51
4 plays, 52 yards, 1:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:51 6-28
Jalin Conyers 47 Yd pass from Emory Jones (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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WSU 2:00
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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ASU 3:48
8 plays, 34 yards, 5:46 · Punt
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WSU 9:34
7 plays, 40 yards, 3:24 · Punt
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ASU 12:58
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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WSU 0:03
13 plays, 75 yards, 3:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:03 0-28
Nakia Watson 2 Yd Run (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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ASU 3:11
6 plays, 15 yards, 4:32 · Punt
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WSU 7:43
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:43 0-21
Nakia Watson 5 Yd Run (Cameron Ward Pass to Leyton Smithson for Two-Point Conversion)
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ASU 8:13
5 plays, 11 yards, 1:26 · Interception
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WSU 9:39
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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ASU 11:07
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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WSU 13:57
8 plays, 73 yards, 2:43 · Downs
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ASU 1:40
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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WSU 3:59
7 plays, 84 yards, 1:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:59 0-13
Leyton Smithson 2 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski PAT blocked)
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ASU 5:40
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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WSU 6:31
9 plays, 39 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:31 0-7
Nakia Watson 2 Yd Run (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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ASU 9:33
4 plays, -9 yards, 3:44 · Punt
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WSU 13:17
6 plays, 18 yards, 1:43 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
ASU
WSU
18
1st Downs
19
3-14
3rd down efficiency
5-14
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-3
333
Total Yards
356
212
Passing
219
18/33
Comp/Att
22/37
6.4
Yards per pass
5.9
121
Rushing
137
34
Rushing Attempts
35
3.6
Yards per rush
3.9
6-45
Penalties
4-30
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
33:13
Possession
26:47
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