Washington State’s offensive surge officially commenced at 14:56, marking a crucial moment in the game.
1st and 10 at WSU26
(14:53) The no-huddle offense saw quarterback John Mateer connect with Kyle Williams on a short right pass, which was completed at the WSU32 for a total gain of 7 yards, pushing the ball to the WSU33, where Chris Johnson made the tackle.
2nd and 3 at WSU33
(14:24) Operating out of a no-huddle and shotgun formation, Mateer delivered a precise pass to Leo Pulalasi, who caught it at the WSU34, advancing for 5 yards to the WSU38 before stepping out of bounds, resulting in a crucial 1ST DOWN. The San Diego State offside penalty was declined, indicating the effectiveness of the play.
2nd and 10 at WSU38
(14:03) Continuing the high-tempo approach, Mateer aimed for a deep middle pass to Kyle Williams, but the throw fell incomplete near the SDSU19.
2nd and 10 at WSU38
(14:03) In another no-huddle attempt, John Mateer connected with Josh Meredith through a short middle pass, which saw Meredith haul it in at the WSU48, securing a solid gain of 19 yards and landing at the SDSU43, where JD Coffey III made the stop, earning another essential 1ST DOWN for the Cougars.
1st and 10 at SDS43
(13:29) On the next play, Mateer struck again with a short pass to Kris Hutson, who caught the ball at the SDSU45 for a minimal gain of 1 yard to the SDSU42, before being pushed out of bounds.
2nd and 9 at SDS42
(13:02) With an aggressive commitment to the passing game, Mateer connected with Tre Shackelford on the right side, resulting in an 8-yard gain to the SDSU34, thanks to Chris Johnson’s tackle.
3rd and 1 at SDS34
(12:24) With the drive at stake, Mateer took matters into his own hands, rushing right and successfully gaining 6 vital yards to reach the SDSU28, where Tano Letuli and DJ Herman eventually brought him down, securing another important 1ST DOWN.
1st and 10 at SDS28
(11:47) Mateer attempted a short left pass to Hutson, but the ball was uncompleted and sailed toward the SDSU20, demonstrating the pressure from the defense.
2nd and 10 at SDS28
(11:44) Refusing to abandon the ground game entirely, Mateer rushed straight up the middle, gaining 3 yards and advancing the ball to the SDSU25, where he was met by Nassar Brady.
3rd and 7 at SDS25
In an intense sequence, Mateer targeted Kyle Williams with another short left pass, but it fell incomplete after being broken up by defensive back Bryce Phillips, leading to a pass interference call against SDSU. This penalty resulted in an automatic 1ST DOWN, moving the ball from the SDSU25 forward an additional 8 yards to the SDSU17.
3rd and 7 at SDS25
WSU now had possession with the ball comfortably positioned on the SDS17, creating a pivotal opportunity to score.
