In Week 2 of 2022, Washington State faced No. 19 Wisconsin and stifled its rushing attack on the way to a 17-14 upset win.
In Week 2 of 2023, Washington State faced No. 19 Wisconsin and stifled its rushing attack on the way to a 31-22 upset win.
It was déjà vu on Saturday between the Badgers and Cougars, but with some crucial differences. First and foremost, beyond the change in setting from Madison to Pullman, was the change in Wisconsin's coaching staff, as last year's loss to Wazzu helped precipitate the firing of Paul Chryst and the hiring of Luke Fickell.