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Instant analysis: Three impressions from the WSU Cougars win over Iowa State in the Alamo Bowl

With a 28-26 win over Iowa State in the Alamo Bowl, the Cougars put a cap on an improbable season with their 11th win, a school record. Gardner Minshew only added to his legend on the way.

Three impressions from Washington State’s 28-26 victory over Iowa State in Friday night’s Alamo Bowl.

Great ending to a great season

The Cougars won 11 games for the first time in school history, and they did it during a season in which outside expectations were low. (The Cougars were picked fifth among the six teams in the Pac-12 North before the season.