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Rutgers defeats WSU 41-38

WSU falls to Rutgers, 41-38, at the college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

WSU decor is seen on Century Link Field before the start of a football game against Rutgers on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, in Seattle Wash.

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WSU fans enter Century Link Field before the start of a football game against Rutgers on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, in Seattle Wash.

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Rutgers’ Chris Laviano (5) reacts after scoring a touchdown on the first play of a the game against WSU during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova looks for an open teammate against WSU during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU head coach Mike Leach watches from the sidelines against Rutgers during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU quarterback Connor Halliday throws against Rutgers during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU quarterback Connor Halliday throws against Rutgers during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU head coach Mike Leach argues a call against Rutgers during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU’s Tana Pritchard returns a ball he intercepted off the Rutgers offense during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU quarterback Connor Halliday looks for an open teammate against Rutgers during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU’s defense piles on to stop Rutgers’ running back Desmon Peoples during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU head coach Mike Leach watches the action unfold from the sidelines against Rutgers during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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Rutgers’ running back Paul James runs the ball against WSU during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU and Rutgers battle it out during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU quarterback Connor Halliday runs the ball against Rutgers during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU quarterback Connor Halliday runs the ball against Rutgers during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU running back Jamal Morrow runs the ball against Rutgers during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU receiver Vince Mayle (1) hauls in a touchdown pass against Rutgers during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU fans react against Rutgers during the second half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash. Rutgers won the game 41-38

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WSU’s defense piles on to stop Rutgers’ running back Desmon Peoples during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU receiver Isiah Myers (88) runs the ball against Rutgers during the second half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash. Rutgers won the game 41-38.

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WSU’s Rickey Galvin runs the ball in for a touchdown against Rutgers during the second half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash. Rutgers won the game 41-38.

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WSU’s Rickey Galvin reacts after he ran the ball in for a touchdown against Rutgers during the second half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash. Rutgers won the game 41-38.

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Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova looks for an open teammate against WSU during the first half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash.

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WSU head coach Mike Leach reacts from the sidelines as the clock runs down against Rutgers during the second half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash. Rutgers won the game 41-38.

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Rutgers running back Paul James reacts after scoring the game winning touchdown against WSU during the Second half of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash. Rutgers won the game 41-38.

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Rutgers safety Johnathan Aiken (26) moves to break up a pass intended for WSU’s River Cracraft (21) who almost completed a 4th down pass from Connor Halliday to keep the Cougs’ final drive alive late in the fourth quarter of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash. Rutgers won the game 41-38.

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Rutgers safety Johnathan Aiken (26) moves to break up a pass intended for WSU’s River Cracraft (21) who almost completed a 4th down pass from Connor Halliday to keep the Cougs’ final drive alive late in the fourth quarter of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash. Rutgers won the game 41-38.

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Rutgers’ defense congratulates safety Johnathan Aiken (26) after he broke up a pass intended for WSU’s River Cracraft (21) who almost completed a 4th down pass from Connor Halliday to keep the Cougs’ final drive alive late in the fourth quarter of a college football game on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, at Century Link Field in Seattle Wash. Rutgers won the game 41-38.

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