Mateer had 307 yards of total offense, ran for a pair of long touchdowns and threw for another score in his first game as a starting quarterback in the Apple Cup.

The Washington State Cougars have built a reputation offensively for their passing attack over the last decade, or so. However, based on their 37-16 victory ove

Washington’s defense hadn’t allowed a touchdown in its first two games against Weber State and Eastern Michigan, but much like Washington State’s last opponent, the Huskies had trouble corralling Mateer when he decided to use his legs.

The Cougars totaled 301 rushing yards, including 197 from quarterback John Mateer, the most by a WSU QB in school history, to take down Texas Tech 37-16.

The night before the strangest Apple Cup game in recent memory was contested at a neutral site and as a nonconference meeting for the first time in more than 60 years, Kingston Fernandez was given a task.

The stories of the Cougars who guided the team to an Apple Cup win align so well with what coach Jake Dickert emphasizes. Stay the course. Wait your turn. Stay ready.