Ward leads Washington State past Colorado State 50-24
— Cameron Ward threw for three touchdowns and ran for another and Jaden Hicks returned an interception 37-yards for a touchdown and Washington State beat Colorado State 50-24 Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Washington State Cougars
50
Colorado State Rams
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSU | 7 | 10 | 12 | 21 | 50 |
| CSU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 24 |
Canvas Stadium · 31,497 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ San Diego State Aztecs | L 20-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Boise State Broncos | L 10-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Oregon State Beavers | L 30-48 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | @ Utah State Aggies | L 16-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Fresno State Bulldogs | L 6-26 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:42 50-24
John Mateer 1 Yd Run (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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Touchdown 5:57 43-24
Dallin Holker 20 Yd pass from Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Jordan Noyes Kick)
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Touchdown 11:12 43-17
Justus Ross-Simmons 75 Yd pass from Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Jordan Noyes Kick)
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Touchdown 11:22 43-10
Josh Kelly 25 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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Touchdown 14:38 36-10
Kobe Johnson 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Jordan Noyes Kick)
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Touchdown 14:50 36-3
Nakia Watson 12 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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Touchdown 10:50 29-3
Jaden Hicks 37 Yd Interception Return (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 11:18 23-3
John Mateer 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 0:00 17-3
Dean Janikowski 55 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:34 14-3
Kyle Williams 3 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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Touchdown 7:35 7-3
Cameron Ward 1 Yd Run (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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Field Goal 9:27 0-3
Jordan Noyes 38 Yd Field Goal
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CSU
4 plays, 35 yards, 0:42 · End of Game
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WSU 0:42
9 plays, 46 yards, 5:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:42 50-24
John Mateer 1 Yd Run (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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CSU 5:57
11 plays, 74 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:57 43-24
Dallin Holker 20 Yd pass from Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Jordan Noyes Kick)
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WSU 9:35
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:33 · Punt
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CSU 11:12
1 play, 75 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:12 43-17
Justus Ross-Simmons 75 Yd pass from Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Jordan Noyes Kick)
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WSU 11:22
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:22 43-10
Josh Kelly 25 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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Touchdown 14:38 36-10
Kobe Johnson 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Jordan Noyes Kick)
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WSU 14:50
9 plays, 68 yards, 3:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:50 36-3
Nakia Watson 12 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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CSU 3:10
8 plays, 38 yards, 2:24 · Interception
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WSU 5:34
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:18 · Downs
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CSU 7:52
8 plays, 10 yards, 2:58 · Downs
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CSU 10:50
2 plays, 11 yards, 0:28 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:50 29-3
Jaden Hicks 37 Yd Interception Return (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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WSU 11:18
6 plays, 70 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:18 23-3
John Mateer 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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CSU 13:56
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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WSU
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:45 · Field Goal
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CSU 1:45
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:46 · Punt
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WSU 2:31
12 plays, 79 yards, 4:31 · Downs
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CSU 7:02
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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WSU 8:43
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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CSU 10:24
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:10 · Downs
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WSU 11:34
13 plays, 63 yards, 5:16 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 17-3
Dean Janikowski 55 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:34 14-3
Kyle Williams 3 Yd pass from Cameron Ward (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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CSU 1:50
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:12 · Punt
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WSU 3:02
6 plays, 52 yards, 2:55 · Fumble
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CSU 5:57
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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WSU 7:35
7 plays, 75 yards, 1:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:35 7-3
Cameron Ward 1 Yd Run (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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CSU 9:27
12 plays, 55 yards, 4:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:27 0-3
Jordan Noyes 38 Yd Field Goal
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WSU 13:56
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:04 · Punt
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
WSU
CSU
30
1st Downs
18
11-17
3rd down efficiency
5-14
0-2
4th down efficiency
1-3
556
Total Yards
357
466
Passing
320
38/50
Comp/Att
28/44
9.3
Yards per pass
7.3
90
Rushing
37
37
Rushing Attempts
20
2.4
Yards per rush
1.9
3-20
Penalties
4-40
2
Turnovers
2
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
37:40
Possession
22:20
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