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Photos: Washington State holds off Iowa State to win Alamo Bowl

Action from the Alamo Bowl college football game between Washington State and Iowa State on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Fri., Dec. 28, 2018

Washington State celebrates after defeating the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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WSU players wait to leave their locker room for warmups before the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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WSU band members were all smiles before the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Davontavean Martin (1) grabs a high-five from his high school coach Derek Dark, as his cousin Terry Parker, white shirt, looks on before the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Easop Winston (8) embraces his mother Rene Winston before the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Kyle Sweet (17) wore a "3" on his arm during warmups in honor of quarterback Tyler Hilinski before the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Young WSU fans eagerly await the start of the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jalen Martin (83) was all smiles before before the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars head coach Mike Leach gestures before the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars head coach Mike Leach visits with football legend Bill Bradley before the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) warms up before the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars running back Willie Taylor III (27) high-fives a fan as he takes the field for warmups before the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars running back James Williams (32) runs the ball against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars running back James Williams (32) commits a fumble forced by Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Brian Peavy (10) during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars' Travell Harris (5) vies for a fumbled ball against Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Greg Eisworth (12) during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Iowa State Cyclones running back David Montgomery (32) is wrapped up by the WSU defense during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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The Washington State Cougars' defense celebrates during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars' Willie Taylor III (27) brings down Iowa State Cyclones running back David Montgomery (32) during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws out of the end zone during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Hakeem Butler (18) strains for a pass against Washington State during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars cornerback Marcus Strong (4) runs the ball off an interception during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars head coach Mike Leach watches the action unfold during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Iowa State Cyclones running back David Montgomery (32) is brought down by WSU during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy (15) is brought down by Washington State Cougars defensive lineman Misiona Aiolupotea-Pei (90) and Washington State Cougars linebacker Jahad Woods (13) during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars head coach Mike Leach speaks with an official during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) runs the ball during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (12) hauls in a pass against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars running back James Williams (32) against Iowa State Cyclones defensive end JaQuan Bailey (3) runs the ball during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars running back James Williams (32) hurdles Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Brian Peavy (10) during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars running back James Williams (32) hurdles Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Brian Peavy (10) during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) lands in the endzone for a touchdown during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy (15) runs the ball in for a touchdown against WSU during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Travell Harris (5) runs the ball against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) runs the ball against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell speaks with an official during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (12) hauls in a touchdown pass over Iowa State Cyclones defensive back D'Andre Payne (1) during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (12) reacts with Washington State Cougars wide receiver Easop Winston (8) after Patmon scored a touchdown during the first half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX.

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Iowa State Cyclones running back David Montgomery (32) throws Washington State Cougars safety Jalen Thompson (34) off of him as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Hakeem Butler (18) hauls in a catch with one hand against WSU during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars cornerback Marcus Strong (4) breaks up a pass intended for Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Hakeem Butler (18) during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Easop Winston (8) loses control of the ball during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) throws a shovel pass against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Davontavean Martin (1) runs the ball off a Gardner Minshew (16) shovel pass during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars running back Max Borghi (21) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) reacts after running back Max Borghi (21) ruan the ball in for a touchdown during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars linebacker Jahad Woods (13) breaks up a pass inteded for Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Matthew Eaton (23) during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars head coach Mike Leach reacts to a call during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars running back James Williams (32) runs the ball during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars running back James Williams (32) flies through the air during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Iowa State Cyclones running back David Montgomery (32) hauls in a pass to set the Iowa State Cyclones up for a touchdown during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Iowa State Cyclones running back David Montgomery (32) during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Iowa State Cyclones running back David Montgomery (32) punches the ball in for a touchdown during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars' Willie Taylor III (27) stops Iowa State Cyclones running back David Montgomery (32) on a failed two-point-conversion to seal WSU's win during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (12) uses his knees to help haul in a pass during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (12) uses his knees to help haul in a pass during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) is hoisted by Washington State Cougars offensive lineman Liam Ryan (63) after defeating the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars defensive lineman Nick Begg (89) embraces backup quarterback Trey Tinsley (10) during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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WSU celebrates after defeating the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) embraces Washington State Cougars linebacker Peyton Pelluer (47) after defeating the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) embraces Steve Spurrier .Jr, wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (12) and linebacker Peyton Pelluer (47) during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) dons his Alamo Bowl Championship hat after the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars defensive lineman Logan Tago (45) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) celebrates after defeating the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) and linebacker Peyton Pelluer (47) celebrate after winning the Alamo Bowl during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) hoists his "offensive player of the game" trophy after defeating the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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WSU wins the Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) reacts as confetti falls after during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) and linebacker Peyton Pelluer (47) celebrate after winning the Alamo Bowl during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew (16) celebrates after defeating the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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WSU fans celebrate with player during the second half of the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, TX. WSU won the game 28-26.

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Washington State Cougars head coach Mike Leach signs autographs after winning the 2018 Alamo Bowl on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio. WSU won the game 28-26.

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