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O’Connor’s Pick-Six Leads WSU to Comeback Win at Fresno State

FRESNO, Calif. (October 12, 2024) – Ethan Connor's 60-yard interception return for a touchdown gave Washington State a fourth-quarter comeback 25-17 victory at Fresno State Saturday evening.

Fresno State held a 17-16 lead early in the fourth quarter before O'Connor's house call gave the Cougars a 22-17 lead with under seven minutes left. added a 23-yard field goal with 1:46 remaining for the eight-point advantage and the WSU defense turned the Bulldogs over on downs as time expired to give WSU their first 5-1 start since 2018.

Cougar quarterback rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown while freshman running back carried 12 times for 63 yards.