Washington State reclaims Apple Cup with late stand to top Washington 24-19

SEATTLE -- , The night before the strangest Apple Cup in recent memory was contested at a neutral site and as a non-conference meeting for the first time in more than 60 years, Kingston Fernandez was given a task. Washington State head coach Jake Dickert wanted cigars for the coaching staff to celebrate should the Cougars prevail. And he tasked his assistant director of operations with making sure they were on hand. “I texted him yesterday and said, ‘don’t tell any of the coaches, but be ready,'” Dickert said, with his celebratory cigar sitting on the table in front of him. The Apple Cup was reclaimed by Washington State on Saturday behind three total touchdowns from quarterback John Mateer and a late goal-line stand in a 24-19 win over rival Washington.