: Completed 17 of 27 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 51 yards.
Utah has maintained the upper hand in the series recently, winning the last four matchups against the Cougars.
The most notable recent meeting between and Washington State took place on October 27, 2022 , when the Utes secured a gutsy 21-17 road victory at Martin Stadium. Washington St Fri, Oct 28 Game Summary: Grinding Out a Road Win Utah 14 vs Washington State
: Carried the load for the rushing attack with 76 yards on 20 carries and a critical 1-yard touchdown run.
: Served as the primary target for Barnes, hauling in 7 receptions for 56 yards and the Utes' final touchdown. : Completed 17 of 27 passes for 175
Entering the game as the in the nation, Utah faced a significant challenge when star quarterback Cameron Rising was ruled out just before kickoff. In his place, walk-on backup Bryson Barnes made his first career start, leading the Utes to a crucial win that kept their Pac-12 Championship hopes alive. Key Performances & Stats
: Dominated the line of scrimmage, holding Washington State to just 42 net rushing yards and forcing two turnovers. Detailed Scoring Recap Washington St Fri, Oct 28 Game Summary: Grinding
C. Ward 7-yd TD run (WSU); D. Janikowski 42-yd Field Goal (WSU) Recent Series History