Washington State Cougars defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (10) sacks and strips Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) of the ball, forcing a fumble which was recovered by defensive end Brennan Jackson (80) for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars defensive back Cole Norah (34) gets pumped before facing the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars defensive back Chau Smith-Wade (6) high fives defensive back Dylan Clinton (46) before the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert chats with quarterback John Mateer (10) before the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
WSU warms up before the start of the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars defensive tackle David Gusta (60) and defensive lineman Na'im Rodman (89) get pumped before the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Former WSU basketball star Klay Thompson, who now plays for the Golden State Warriors takes a selfie with fans during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
A WSU band member prepares to take the field before the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
WSU’s band performs before the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Fans stand for the National Anthem before the start of the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
WSU takes to the field to face the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Former WSU players who played for Mike Leach and former WSU athletic director Bill Moos hoist a flag in Leach’s honor before the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) runs the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
WSU and Wisconsin collide during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars wide receiver Kyle Williams (2) hauls in a pass against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars wide receiver Kyle Williams (2) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
WSU fans hold up WSU pirate flags in honor of former WSU coach Mike Leach during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
WSU fans hold up WSU pirate flags in honor of former WSU coach Mike Leach during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) throws against WSU during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars running back Nakia Watson (25) runs the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
WSU fans cheer for their team during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars running back Jaylen Jenkins (6) celebrates after running the ball during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars tight end Cooper Mathers (24) runs the ball into the red zone agianst Wisconsin Badgers safety Kamo'i Latu (13) during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars wide receiver Lincoln Victor (5) runs the ball into the the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) pauses between plays during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars defensive back Javan Robinson (23) breaks up a pass intended for Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver C.J. Williams (4) during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) throws against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars wide receiver Carlos Hernandez (8) vies for a deep ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Skyler Bell (11) dives for catch against Washington State Cougars linebacker Devin Richardson (8) during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (10) sacks Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars defensive end Brennan Jackson (80) recovers a fumble after defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (10) sacked quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State defensive end Brennan Jackson reacts after recovering a fumble during the first half against Wisconsin on Sept. 9 at Gesa Field in Pullman. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars defensive lineman Nusi Malani (15) and defensive back Jackson Lataimua (30) celebrate during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (10) sacks and strips Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) of the ball, forcing a fumble which was recovered by defensive end Brennan Jackson (80) for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars defensive end Brennan Jackson (80) recovers a ball fumbed by Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) on a strip sack by defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (10), and runs it in for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars defensive end Brennan Jackson (80) celebrates after he recovered a ball fumbed by Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) on a strip sack by defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (10), and ran it in for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) scrambles under pressure to avoid a safety in the end zone during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) throws under pressure during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert watches his team during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Bryson Green (9) runs the ball against Washington State Cougars linebacker Devin Richardson (8) during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Bryson Green (9) runs the ball against Washington State Cougars linebacker Devin Richardson (8) during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) scrambles during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars defensive back Chau Smith-Wade (6) breaks up a pass intended for Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars defensive back Cam Lampkin (3) breaks up a pass intended for Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Bryson Green (9) during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) scrambles with the ball against Wisconsin Badgers safety Hunter Wohler (24) during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) dives towards the endzone to set WSU up for a touchdown during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars running back Nakia Watson (25) dives into the endzone for a touchdown late during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert celebrates a WSU touchdown during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars defensive back Cam Lampkin (3) reacts with defensive back Kapena Gushiken (4) after they broke up a Wisconsin Badgers pass during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars running back Nakia Watson (25) runs the ball for a first down to clench WSU’s win over the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars running back Nakia Watson (25) celebrates as time runs down against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
WSU’s bench erupts after the defeated the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars offensive lineman Devin Kylany (700 reacts with teammates after fans rushed it following WSU’s defeat of the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
WSU fans rush the field after WSU defeated the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
WSU mascot Butch is carried by fans after they rushed the field following WSU’s defeat of the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State defensive end Ron Stone Jr. embraces a fan who rushed the field after the Cougars defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 31-22 in nonconference play Sept. 9 at Gesa Field in Pullman. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars defensive back Cam Lampkin (3) celebrates defeating the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (10) mugs for the camera after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert embraces running backs coach Mark Atuaia after WSU defeated the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert celebrates with defensive end Brennan Jackson (80) after they defeated the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 31-22. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
WSU plays the Wisconsin Badgers at home in Pullman on Saturday.
PULLMAN – Washington State bottled up Wisconsin’s power-running attack on Saturday, holding the Badgers’ two NFL-caliber tailbacks in check during a Cougars victory.
Washington State avoided a late scare against No. 19 Wisconsin and former Badgers running back Nakia Watson scored a decisive touchdown with 5 minutes, 30 seconds remaining to help the Cougars pull off an upset of its Big Ten opponent for the second consecutive year.