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Washington State Cougars vs Washington Huskies - Recap November 2. SEATTLE (AP) After all the preparation and the visits from the past greats of the Washington program to speak about the importance of the Apple Cup, Chris Petersen knew his team was primed unlike any other week this season.
The Huskies earned themselves one more game thanks to a complete drubbing of No. Washington State.
''I know it was our most prepared game, emotionally,'' Petersen said. I was really hoping they were going to play good because I knew that they were all it. It was good to see these guys be able to finish in the second half.''
Led by Myles Gaskin's 1. Sidney Jones, Darren Gardenhire and Azeem Victor all returning turnovers for touchdowns in the second half, the Huskies pulled away for a 4. Cougars on Friday.
Washington became bowl eligible by winning the Apple Cup for the sixth time in the last seven meetings with the Cougars.
The Huskies slowed the best passing game in the country and took advantage of seven turnovers, the most committed by Washington State since 2. Hawaii.
''It meant a lot to us getting that sixth win,'' Washington linebacker Keishawn Bierria said. Today we made a statement.''
The Huskies (6- 6, 4- 5 Pac- 1. Washington State quarterback Luke Falk, leaving freshman Peyton Bender to make the first start of his career. Falk missed the game after suffering an apparent concussion last week against Colorado and Bender looked the part of an inexperienced freshman. He threw for 2. 88 yards and a touchdown, but also saw both of his interceptions returned for scores by the Huskies.
The Cougars (8- 4, 6- 3) were held more than 1. Falk was a significant reason why.
''We collapsed as a team,'' Washington State coach Mike Leach said.
Jones' interception was the most important of the three returns.
With the Huskies leading 1. Washington State driving, Jones jumped a pass in the flat and immediately thought ''touchdown,'' weaving past Bender and returning the pick 6. Gardenhire scooped up a fumble and returned it 2.
Washington State standout wide receiver Gabe Marks was bent awkwardly and appeared to suffer a right knee injury immediately dropping the ball.
And on the next play from scrimmage, Victor nabbed Bender's pass and returned it 2. Eight times since Leach arrived Washington State has been held to 1. The Huskies own two of those performances, both coming in the past two meetings.
Per STATS, it was the first time since at least 1. Huskies had three defensive scores in a game.
''All those turnovers, those scores, those guys played great,'' Petersen said.
Gaskin continued to add accolades to his freshman season thanks to a huge second half. Held to 2. 9 yards rushing in the first half, Gaskin ran for 6. TD on the first play of the fourth quarter and a 3. Washington lead. Even with a bowl game remaining Gaskin posted just the 1.
Gaskin rushed for touchdowns of 2 and 5 yards and finished the regular season with 1.