ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Cougars Defeat Wisconsin 31-22
The Badgers came up short against the Cougars in Week 2 action on Saturday, falling 31-22 at Clarence D. Martin Stadium.
Washington State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 57.5.
Cameron Ward rushed for 43 yards, while Nakia Watson added 26 yards in the win. Lincoln Victor and Kyle Williams added 55 and 48 receiving yards respectively.
Chez Mellusi rushed for 49 yards for Wisconsin, while Tanner Mordecai added 21 yards. Tanner Mordecai threw for 278 yards for the Badgers, while receivers Will Pauling and Chimere Dike had 78 and 75 yards respectively.
Wisconsin outgained Washington State 368-332 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 20-17 by the Badgers.
The time of possession battle favored Washington State as their offense was on the field for 29:34, longer than the 27:24 of their opponents.
Washington State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Northern Colorado. Wisconsin will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Georgia Southern.