The 118th Apple Cup brought the Huskies and Cougars together in a way nobody in the state has seen before, kicking off the season with the rivalry’s earliest meeting in history. Normally we’re bundled up around Thanksgiving for this one, but this year’s game hit a sunny September instead, moved to the opening week as college sports keeps navigating wild new territory.
Early Season Rust and Rivalry Drama
Man, did both teams look like they were still shaking off the summer cobwebs! The game was tight for way too long, even though our Huskies were favored to win by a good three touchdowns. You could feel that early-season rust, for sure. When Demond Williams scrambled for the first touchdown of the season, the review delayed the celebration for home fans, making us wait even longer. Penalties definitely played a part in making it a rough contest at times. But hey, UW kept producing bigger plays throughout the afternoon, and our defense held Washington State in check for most of the day. It wasn’t always pretty, but you gotta cheer for the win!
Williams Delivers in the Sunshine
This Apple Cup felt different, not just because of the early date. Instead of the usual cold, wet November vibe, we got treated to glorious September sunshine, making Husky Stadium’s already premier atmosphere even better. Our rivals from across the state traveled well too; one Cougars fan even told KIRO 7, “This is the earliest Apple Cup ever, but we are still here; we are all over the state.” But the real story for us Dawgs fans was the return of quarterback Demond Williams. After a tumultuous offseason, he came out strong! Williams threw for a touchdown and ran for another himself, helping keep the Cougars scrambling. That’s a huge performance to start the year, and it shows he’s ready to lead this team.
This win is a huge start for UW, giving us some serious momentum for the season. The Huskies are back home next Saturday, ready to host Utah State. As for the Cougars, they’re looking for their first win on the road against Kansas State. Let’s keep that winning feeling going, Seattle!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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