Washington State dominated Utah State 34-21 in a Week 1 matchup, with the Cougars scoring consistently throughout the contest. WSU's offense struck early, with a 41-yard touchdown pass from Z. Eckhaus to M. Alleyne in the first quarter establishing an immediate advantage.

Utah State struggled offensively for much of the game, with the Aggies held scoreless through the first half. The home team didn't get on the board until the third quarter, trailing 14-0 at that point.

Washington State's defense created multiple takeaways, including an interception by B. Barnes in the first quarter and a second-half pick by D. Russell. The Cougars' offense remained potent, with a 34-yard rushing touchdown from Julian Dugger highlighting their fourth-quarter performance as they pulled away decisively.

Despite a fourth-quarter surge that brought Utah State to within 13 points, the Aggies couldn't overcome their early-game deficit. The game exceeded the over-under of 50 points and Washington State covered the spread as the away team in a Week 1 contest that saw both offenses contribute to the final tally.