Nov. 15—Pregame
Washington State returns from its second bye week of the season two wins shy of bowl eligibility.
The Cougars, sitting at 4-5, will host Louisiana Tech on Saturday evening with a chance to earn their fourth home win. WSU has been solid on Gesa Field with its only loss coming in the Apple Cup back in September.
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Quarterback Zevi Eckhaus and the rest of the Cougar offense will have to rebound after scoring only seven points against Oregon State two weeks ago.
Louisiana Tech brings a solid defense but will be without starting quarterback Blake Baker after he tore his ACL during last week’s loss to Delaware.
Series history
This game will be Washington State’s first against Louisiana Tech and also its first against a Conference USA opponent.
Team stats
ScoringWSUOSU
Points Per Game
19.89
28.11
Points Allowed Per Game
23
18.89
Total Yards
310.7
366.1
Yards Passing
205.56
194.44
Yards Rushing
105.1
171.7
Yards Allowed
319.3
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374.8
Pass Yards Allowed
181
247.78
Rush Yards Allowed
138.3
127
Individual stats
PASSINGAtt.-Comp.YardsTDInt.
Zevi Eckhaus (WSU)
114-179
1,246
9
8
Trey Kukuk (LATECH)
31-45
297
2
2
RUSHINGCarriesYardsTD
Kirby Vorhees (WSU)
89
397
3
Clay Thevenin (LATECH)
94
503
8
RECEIVINGReceptionsYardsTD
Joshua Meredith (WSU)
39
516
2
Devin Gandy (LATECH)
21
356
2
Game preview
Two-minute drill: WSU’s keys to victory against Louisiana Tech
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The pick: Why Washington State will beat Louisiana Tech
PULLMAN — If ever there was a trap game facing Washington State, this is it. — Read more
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