Washington State Dominates San Diego State 36-13 in Week 2
Washington State overwhelmed San Diego State 36-13 on Saturday in a one-sided conference matchup. The Cougars controlled the game from start to finish, scoring touchdowns in three consecutive quarters while holding the Aztecs to just 13 points.
San Diego State struck first with a touchdown pass from Jayden Denegal to Jacob Bostick in the opening quarter, but Washington State responded decisively. The Cougars scored 12 points in the second quarter and added 10 more in the third to build a commanding lead. Washington State's defense was particularly stifling, recording multiple high-impact defensive plays that shifted momentum throughout the contest.
Jaxon Potter led Washington State's offense with 257 passing yards, while Jeremiah Noga paced the receiving corps with 9 catches. Lucky Sutton carried the load for San Diego State's ground game with 88 rushing yards. Potter threw a touchdown pass to Leon Neal Jr. in the third quarter that exemplified the Cougars' dominance.
The victory covered the 2-point spread, and the 49-point combined total exceeded the over-under of 46.5.
AI-generated recap · Aug 18, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
San Diego State | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
Washington State | 7 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 36 |
Scoring Timeline
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Box Score
| Statistic | San Diego State | Washington State |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 15-30 | 28-42 |
| Pass Yards | 133 | 257 |
| Rush Yards | 82 | 145 |
| Total Yards | 215 | 402 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd Down | 2-13 | 5-18 |
| Penalties | 6-38 | 8-55 |
| Possession | 24:54 | 35:06 |