A few keys plays, including a late blocked field goal, prevented the Cougars from staying undefeated in a stinging 39-36 loss at USC.
LOS ANGELES – There wasn’t much that could’ve been said to sweeten the situation, or alleviate the pain Washington State players felt after watching a 13-point lead wither away Friday night at the Coliseum.
No, the Cougars won’t wear their 39-36 loss to USC as a badge of honor, even if they did manage to beat a five-point spread, or threaten one of the country’s most impressive home win streaks, or convince a national ESPN audience – and the 50,000-plus in attendance – they belong on the same stage as SC’s blue-chip stars.