WSU's Season-Opening #Drop70: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
A Look at the Cougars' Performance
The Good
- Cam Ward threw for 328 yards and four touchdowns
- Nakia Watson rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns
- Defense forced three turnovers
The Bad
- Cougars committed 10 penalties for 80 yards
- Special teams unit allowed a blocked punt that was returned for a touchdown
- Defense gave up 456 yards of total offense
The Ugly
- Cougars lost starting quarterback Jayden de Laura to a season-ending injury
- Defense allowed Idaho to score 21 unanswered points in the second half
- Cougars needed a late field goal to avoid an upset
Overall, WSU's season-opening win was a mixed bag. The Cougars showed some good things, but they also have some areas that need improvement. The loss of de Laura is a big blow, but the Cougars have shown that they have the potential to be a good team this year.
Here are some additional thoughts on the game:
- The Cougars' offense looked good, especially in the first half. Ward was efficient and accurate, and Watson was a force on the ground.
- The defense played well in the first half, but they struggled in the second half. They gave up too many big plays and allowed Idaho to get back in the game.
- The special teams unit had a rough day. They allowed a blocked punt that was returned for a touchdown, and they also missed a field goal.
The Cougars will need to clean up some of their mistakes if they want to be successful this season. They also need to find a way to replace de Laura. If they can do those things, they have the potential to be a good team.
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