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Post-game vent discussion: Cougs fall to 1-5

Washington State’s season is off to its worst start since 2010, as the Cougars dropped their fifth game of the year with a 17-16 loss to Utah State on Saturday. The team led 16-3 at halftime but went scoreless in the second half, managing just 64 yards of total offense—a stark contrast to their dominant first-half performance.

The loss marks WSU’s second straight conference defeat and leaves them at 0-2 in Pac-12 play, deepening concerns about consistency on both sides of the ball. While the defense held strong for much of the game, two key Aggie touchdowns came after drives that began in Cougar territory, exposing vulnerabilities in the secondary.

A late personal foul call also played a pivotal role, preserving a drive that ultimately led to the game-winning touchdown by running back Leo Pulalasi. Without that break, the Cougars’ offense might have failed to score a touchdown for the second game in a row, further highlighting the struggles of an attack that has yet to find its rhythm this season.

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