Washington knocks off No. 20 Washington State 45-10
Led by Myles Gaskin's 138 yards rushing and two touchdowns, and the trio of Sidney Jones, Darren Gardenhire and Azeem Victor all returning turnovers for touchdowns in the second half, the Huskies pulled away for a 45-10 win over the Cougars on Friday.
Washington became bowl eligible by winning the Apple Cup for the sixth time in the last seven meetings with the Cougars.
With the Huskies leading 17-3 and Washington State driving, Jones jumped a pass in the flat and immediately thought "touchdown," weaving past Bender and returning the pick 69 yards for a 24-3 lead.
Gardenhire scooped up a fumble and returned it 28 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter after Washington State standout wide receiver Gabe Marks was bent awkwardly and appeared to suffer a right knee injury immediately dropping the ball.
The Cougars will still be going to a bowl game for the second time under Leach but lost out on a chance at just the sixth 10-win season in school history and may tumble down the Pac-12 pecking order.
Dom Williams dropped a potential touchdown on a screen pass on third down and the Cougars settled for a field goal on its opening possession.