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Noteworthy numbers from WSU’s loss

Washington State wide receiver John Thompson celebrates his touchdown reception against Colorado in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 38-24. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press)
By Jacob Thorpe jacobt@spokesman.com(509) 710-8070

BOULDER, Colo. – Washington State’s eight-game winning streak ended with the 38-24 loss to No. 12 Colorado on Saturday, but the 20th-ranked Cougars still put up some superlative numbers. Here are a few of the impressive feats performed by WSU players in Boulder:

  • John Thompson made his first start this season at Y-receiver, filling in for the injured River Cracraft. He finished with two reception for 10 yards and a touchdown.
  • Gabe Marks had six catches for 46 yards, giving him 301 recetions over his career. He is the 13th receiver in NCAA FBS history with 300 or more catches.
  • The Cougars scored their 64th touchdown this season, which ties the school record that was set in 1997. WSU has at least two more games remaining.
  • Frankie Luvu recovered the first fumble of his career.