Washington State Cougars at Colorado State Rams
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Washington State rides Zevi Eckhaus, defense to 20-3 victory over Colorado State
Washington State (3-2) held a road opponent without a touchdown for the first time since October of 2006. The Cougars surrendered 59 points twice in back-to-back losses to North Texas and Washington entering the game. It was the first road win for first-year coach Jimmy Rogers.
Colorado State (1-3) turned the opening possession into a 50-yard field goal by Isaiah Hankins and a 3-0 lead against its future Pac-12 Conference opponent.
Eckhaus had a 35-yard touchdown pass to Jeremiah Noga and Jack Stevens followed with a 37-yard field goal as Washington State scored on its first two possessions for a 10-3 lead.
Leo Pulalasi had the Cougars' longest run of the season when he rushed up the middle for 45 yards to the Rams' 8-yard line before they settled for Stevens' 21-yard field goal and a 13-3 advantage with 5:16 left before halftime.
Tucker Large and Caleb Francl, who also had a fumble recovery, stuffed the Rams' Tahj Bullock on fourth down and a half-yard at midfield and Eckhaus turned it into a 2-yard touchdown toss to tight end Ademola Faleye on third and goal for a 20-3 lead at the half.
Eckhaus completed 16 of 28 passes for 189 yards. Pulalasi rushed three times for 50 yards.
Jackson Brousseau totaled 188 yards on 19-for-28 passing for the Rams.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 11:32 | Isaiah Hankins 50 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 8:43 | Jeremiah Noga 35 Yd pass from Zevi Eckhaus (Jack Stevens Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 2:05 | Jack Stevens 37 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 5:16 | Jack Stevens 21 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:01 | Ademola Faleye 2 Yd pass from Zevi Eckhaus (Jack Stevens Kick) |
Statistics
 WSU |
 CSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 5-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-13 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 1-4 |
| 347 | Total Yards | 334 |
| 189 | Passing | 188 |
| 16/28 | Comp/Att | 19/28 |
| 6.8 | Yards per pass | 6.7 |
| 158 | Rushing | 146 |
| 33 | Rushing Attempts | 37 |
| 4.8 | Yards per rush | 3.9 |
| 4-40 | Penalties | 7-60 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 31:23 | Possession | 28:37 |
Game Information
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Attendance: 32,087 · Capacity:
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