Watson helps Washington State beat No. 19 Wisconsin 17-14
Associated PressThe AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Washington State was about a 17-point underdog but survived a game that featured multiple bizarre plays and produced a happy homecoming for Watson and Cougars coach Jake Dickert. Wisconsin trailed 17-14 and faced third-and-6 from the Washington State 9 midway through the fourth quarter when defensive tackle Christian Mejia picked off a Graham Mertz pass before losing the ball. “I feel like that’s the type of mentality that you have to have when you’re playing against people you know, just having that chip on your shoulder, that edge, fighting to the echo of the whistle.” Washington State hung on from there and gave Watson and Dickert moments they’ll never forget. I’m just proud to be able to win this game with all of them here cheering us on.” THE TAKEAWAY Washington State: Ward went 17 of 28 for 200 yards but threw two interceptions.