The statistics, once again, are mighty impressive for Washington State’s offense approaching Friday’s 111th Apple Cup. A few of the most notable numbers:
— 40.5 points per game, No. 1 in the Pac-12
— 4,325 yards passing for Gardner Minshew, No. 1 in the nation
— 36 touchdown passes for Minshew, tied for No. 1 in the nation
— 198 plays of 10 yards or more, No. 1 in the Pac-12
— 45.97 percent success on third down, No. 1 in the Pac-12
But more than anything, this is the number that really jumped out to Washington coach Chris Petersen in his deep dive into the Cougars’ offense: 9.