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Mateer Piles Up Six TDs, Powers WSU to Rout of Vikings
WSU Football Earns Significant Home Victory
Behind Jayden de Laura’s four touchdown passes and Cameron Ward’s 98-yard kickoff return touchdown, WSU powered past Portland State 52-17 Friday night.
Dynamic Quarterback Duo Guides Cougars to Triumph
De Laura threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns, while Ward added 86 rushing yards, including his electrifying kickoff return score.
Nakia Watson led the rushing attack with 64 yards and punched in a touchdown of his own.
Defense Rises to the Occasion
The Cougar defense forced four turnovers, including a fumble recovery by Daiyan Henley and interceptions from Armani Marsh and Patrick Nunn.
WSU Dominates on Both Sides of the Ball
The Cougars outgained Portland State 576 yards to 188 and held the Vikings to just 32 yards rushing.
Mateer Shines with Six Touchdowns
Renard Bell was de Laura’s primary target, hauling in seven receptions for 128 yards and two touchdowns.
Teondray Caldwell and Joey Hobert also caught touchdown passes.
Notes
- The victory marked WSU’s first home win since November 2021.
- Ward’s kickoff return touchdown was the first by a Cougar since 2018.
- WSU has now won six of its last seven home openers.
WSU will look to continue its winning ways next Saturday when they host Idaho.