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WSU 35, OSU 31: Players of the game

By Jacob Thorpe jacobt@spokesman.com(509) 710-8070
Gabe Marks (Tyler Tjomsland / The Spokesman-Review)
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Game ball goes to …

Gabe Marks has more receiving touchdowns (33) than any other wide receiver in Washington State history, and his last two were some of the biggest. He caught eight catches for 110 yards against the Beavers, and scored the two touchdowns that completed WSU’s comeback.

Luke Falk (Young Kwak / Associated Press)
Luke Falk (Young Kwak / Associated Press)

Offensive player of the game …

Luke Falk was nearly perfect during WSU’s comeback third quarter. He completed 10 of 11 attempts for 200 yards and three scores, and finished with 415 yards, five scores and zero interceptions.

Isaac Dotson (Young Kwak / Associated Press)
Isaac Dotson (Young Kwak / Associated Press)

Defensive player of the game …

Isaac Dotson was WSU’s best pass rusher against the Beavers. When defensive coordinator Alex Grinch dialed up blitzes, Dotson pressured OSU quarterback Marcus McMaryion and hit him twice.