PULLMAN, Wash. - No. 10 Washington State recorded a 19-13 victory over California Saturday evening. Check out the postgame notes and top social media posts from the win.
GAME NOTES
• Cal won the toss and deferred, WSU elected to receive
• Kyle Sweet and Peyton Pelluer were game captains for the 9th straight game
• Attendance: 32,952, the 3rd Martin Stadium sellout of the season
TEAM NOTES
• WSU improved to 8-1 for the first time since 2002
• WSU recorded its 12th straight win at home, the 3rd-longest home winning streak in WSU history
• WSU saw 11 different Cougars record a reception, the 2nd game this season with 11 or more players catching a pass
• WSU recorded 5 sacks, tied season high (5, San Jose State)
• WSU recorded a season-high 10 tackles-for-loss
• WSU rushed for 1 TD, upping season total to 16 after rushing for 8 last season
PLAYER NOTES
• Brian Green (OL) made his collegiate debut, appearing on field late in the 2nd quarter
• Peyton Pelluer played his 50th career game, Gabe Marks (WR) and Daniel Ekuale (DL) hold WSU record with 51 games played
• Pelluer recorded 10 tackles, his 4th game with 10+ tackles this season
• Pelluer upped his career total to 325, tied for 7th-most in WSU history
• James Williams recorded 10 receptions for 53 yards, his second game this season with 10 catches
• Gardner Minshew II threw for 334 yards, upping his season total to 3,517, 8th-most in WSU single season history
• Easop Winston Jr. totaled 7 catches for 92 yards with 1 TD, his second game this season with 7 receptions
• Max Borghi rushed for 1 TD, his 6th rushing TD of the season and 9th total TD
• Skyler Thomas recorded his 1st career INT
• Willie Taylor III recorded his 1st career INT
• Marcus Strong recorded his 1st career sack, finished with 6 tackles
• Logan Tago recorded 3 tackles including 2.0 sacks, the first 2 sacks of his career
• Blake Mazza connected from 29 yards, and 36 yards, 3rd game this season with two made field goals
• Jalen Thompson recorded a season-high 8 tackles, along with 0.5 TFL
TOP SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
GAME NOTES
• Cal won the toss and deferred, WSU elected to receive
• Kyle Sweet and Peyton Pelluer were game captains for the 9th straight game
• Attendance: 32,952, the 3rd Martin Stadium sellout of the season
TEAM NOTES
• WSU improved to 8-1 for the first time since 2002
• WSU recorded its 12th straight win at home, the 3rd-longest home winning streak in WSU history
• WSU saw 11 different Cougars record a reception, the 2nd game this season with 11 or more players catching a pass
• WSU recorded 5 sacks, tied season high (5, San Jose State)
• WSU recorded a season-high 10 tackles-for-loss
• WSU rushed for 1 TD, upping season total to 16 after rushing for 8 last season
PLAYER NOTES
• Brian Green (OL) made his collegiate debut, appearing on field late in the 2nd quarter
• Peyton Pelluer played his 50th career game, Gabe Marks (WR) and Daniel Ekuale (DL) hold WSU record with 51 games played
• Pelluer recorded 10 tackles, his 4th game with 10+ tackles this season
• Pelluer upped his career total to 325, tied for 7th-most in WSU history
• James Williams recorded 10 receptions for 53 yards, his second game this season with 10 catches
• Gardner Minshew II threw for 334 yards, upping his season total to 3,517, 8th-most in WSU single season history
• Easop Winston Jr. totaled 7 catches for 92 yards with 1 TD, his second game this season with 7 receptions
• Max Borghi rushed for 1 TD, his 6th rushing TD of the season and 9th total TD
• Skyler Thomas recorded his 1st career INT
• Willie Taylor III recorded his 1st career INT
• Marcus Strong recorded his 1st career sack, finished with 6 tackles
• Logan Tago recorded 3 tackles including 2.0 sacks, the first 2 sacks of his career
• Blake Mazza connected from 29 yards, and 36 yards, 3rd game this season with two made field goals
• Jalen Thompson recorded a season-high 8 tackles, along with 0.5 TFL
TOP SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Check out the highlights from last night's win over Cal!#GoCougs | #JoinTheHunt pic.twitter.com/albYZ657GE
— WSU Cougar Football (@WSUCougFB) November 4, 2018
The Speed D made a season-high 10 TFL, matched a season-high with 5 sacks and picked off 2 passes!#GoCougs | #JoinTheHunt pic.twitter.com/j7sojIjcyR
— WSU Cougar Football (@WSUCougFB) November 4, 2018
It was a close one...@WSUCougFB gets the victory at home. 👀⤵️ pic.twitter.com/xXf18E8hsI
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) November 4, 2018
#InStacheWeTrust #GoCougs🔴 pic.twitter.com/WsXEp5AIS2
— Coach Steve Spurrier (@WRsSpurrierWSU) November 4, 2018
We end the night with the play of the game!#GoCougs | @M_Chaz pic.twitter.com/TWrRUEKmZX
— WSU Cougar Football (@WSUCougFB) November 4, 2018