Cristobal’s squad is lucky to trail by a single score after committing three turnovers and allowing 246 yards of offense.
A 57-yard pass to Jaylon Redd late in the second quarter set up a score from CJ Verdell to cut into the lead, but two fumbles and an interception had the Ducks on their heels for most of the first half.
Tyler Shough: 12/18 - 172 YDS - 1 INT - 1 TD - 4 Car - 23 YDS
Jayden De Laura: 13/21 - 168 YDS - 2 TD
TD SCORERS: (UO) Tyler Shough, DJ Johnson, CJ Verdell (WSU) Jayden De Laura, Lucas Bacon, Renard Bell
DUCK YARDS: 228 yards - 172 passing - 56 rushing
COUGAR YARDS: 246 yards - 168 passing - 78 rushing
TURNOVERS FORCED: Ducks: 0 - Cougars: 3 (Int: 1 - Fum: 2)
1ST QUARTER NOTES
- A series of missed tackles from the Duck defense on 2nd down allowed Travell Harris to convert for Wazzu’s first 1st down.