The Washington Huskies faced a tough defeat in the Apple Cup against the Washington State Cougars, leading to some important questions the team must address.
Saturday afternoon saw Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies suffer their first defeat of the season. Jake Dickert’s Washington State Cougars entered Seattle for the Apple Cup at Lumen Field, and they left with the trophy and bragging rights.
In a close contest, the Huskies lost 24-19 to the Cougars in the 116th Apple Cup. Although it was a tight game, unusual mistakes and questionable decisions cost Washington the victory.
While the loss is unexpected and disappointing, it doesn’t spell doom for the Huskies’ season. However, it does raise several important questions about how the rest of the year may unfold for Fisch and his team.
As Washington prepares for the rest of the season and the start of Big Ten play, Fisch and his squad must address these concerns and find solutions to move forward.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the pressing questions stemming from this loss and hope they get resolved sooner rather than later.
