Think about the way the Cougs started the series: They began at their own 25. The first play of the drive ended in an incompletion by quarterback John Mateer, which took five seconds on the clock. So really, WSU covered 40 yards in two plays.

It was the classic trap game, and the Cougars survived. For the second straight week, the Washington State Cougars had their backs to the goal line and made a play. In double overtime, both teams cashed in with touchdowns,