Pinnick Takes Blame After Apple Cup Loss | Washington State Cougars Football News

Washington State Cougars Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 7, 2026 · 1m

Caden Pinnick battled through a tough Apple Cup loss, throwing for 142 yards and rushing for 61, including a touchdown run powered by stellar blocking — but two interceptions and three turnovers doomed the Cougars in a 24-10 defeat. The offense went 0-for-11 on third downs, an alarming stat Pinnick admits needs urgent fixing. He took full ownership of the mistakes, vowing to improve his play to give his team a real shot at wins. Despite taking hits that rattled him, he refused to quit, staying in to fight for his squad. He praised Coach Kirby Moore for his calm, supportive leadership. Now…