Apple Cup Special: Huskies Hope to Avenge 2024 Loss, Cougars Seeking Bounce-Back Home Win

One year after Washington State stuffed Washington on a poorly executed fourth down and goal option play to secure the win at Lumen Field, the Cougars will be tasked with a far tougher task hosting a much improved Huskies squad in Pullman in the latest installment of the Apple Cup rivalry.

How will Washington respond after a Week 3 bye? Who will start for Washington State after a 49-point loss to North Texas? What must the Cougs accomplish to keep things close at home? Reporters Aaron Coe and Jacob Stevenson take a deep dive into Saturday's rivalry battle at Martin Stadium, covering where both teams stand after three weeks, strengths and weaknesses so far for UW and Wazzu, keys to victory, and more in a jam-packed Apple Cup preview!