2022 Washington State Cougars football team

{{short description|American college football season}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2022}}

{{Infobox college sports team season

| year = 2022

| team = Washington State Cougars

| sport = football

| image = Washington State Cougars wordmark.svg

| image_size =

| conference = Pac–12 Conference

| short_conf = Pac–12

| record = 7–6

| conf_record = 4–5

| head_coach = Jake Dickert

| hc_year = 2nd

| off_coach = Eric Morris

| oc_year = 1st

| off_scheme = Air raid

| def_coach = Brian Ward

| dc_year = 1st

| def_scheme = Multiple

| captain =

| stadium = Martin Stadium

| bowl = LA Bowl

| bowl_result= L 6–29 vs. Fresno State

}}

{{2022 Pac-12 Conference football standings}}

The 2022 Washington State Cougars football team represented Washington State University during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars played their home games at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington, and competed as members of the Pac–12 Conference. They were led by head coach Jake Dickert, in his second season.

Schedule

{{CFB schedule

| rankyear = 2022

| rankdivision = NCAA Division I FBS

| poll = AP Poll (and CFP Rankings, after November 1) - Released prior to game

| timezone = Pacific

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 3

| time = 6:30 p.m.

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| opponent = Idaho

| site_stadium = Martin Stadium

| site_cityst = Pullman, WA

| gamename = Battle of the Palouse

| tv = P12N

| score = 24–17

| attend = 25,233

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 10

| time = 12:30 p.m.

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| away = y

| opponent = Wisconsin

| opprank = 19

| site_stadium = Camp Randall Stadium

| site_cityst = Madison, WI

| tv = FOX

| score = 17–14

| attend = 74,001

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 17

| time = 2:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| opponent = Colorado State

| site_stadium = Martin Stadium

| site_cityst = Pullman, WA

| tv = P12N

| score = 38–7

| attend = 23,611

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 24

| time = 1:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| opponent = Oregon

| opprank = 15

| site_stadium = Martin Stadium

| site_cityst = Pullman, WA

| tv = FOX

| score = 41–44

| attend = 33,058

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 1

| time = 2:30 p.m.

| w/l = w

| homecoming = y

| opponent = California

| site_stadium = Martin Stadium

| site_cityst = Pullman, WA

| tv = P12N

| score = 28–9

| attend = 23,021

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 8

| time = 4:30 p.m.

| w/l = l

| away = y

| opprank = 6

| opponent = USC

| site_stadium = Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

| site_cityst = Los Angeles, CA

| tv = FOX

| score = 14–30

| attend = 63,204

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 15

| time = 6:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| away = y

| rank =

| opponent = Oregon State

| site_stadium = Reser Stadium

| site_cityst = Corvallis, OR

| tv = P12N

| score = 10–24

| attend = 28,735

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = {{tooltip|October 27|Thursday}}

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| rank =

| opprank = 14

| opponent = Utah

| site_stadium = Martin Stadium

| site_cityst = Pullman, WA

| tv = FS1

| score = 17–21

| attend = 21,179

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 5

| time = 12:30 p.m.

| w/l = w

| away = y

| rank =

| opponent = Stanford

| site_stadium = Stanford Stadium

| site_cityst = Stanford, CA

| tv = P12N

| score = 52–14

| attend = 26,515

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 12

| time = 12:30 p.m.

| w/l = w

| rank =

| opponent = Arizona State

| site_stadium = Martin Stadium

| site_cityst = Pullman, WA

| tv = P12N

| score = 28–18

| attend = 24,039

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 19

| time = 11:00 a.m.

| w/l = w

| away = y

| rank =

| opponent = Arizona

| site_stadium = Arizona Stadium

| site_cityst = Tucson, AZ

| tv = P12N

| score = 31–20

| attend = 40,717

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 26

| time = 7:30 p.m.

| w/l = l

| opprank = 13

| opponent = Washington

| gamename = Apple Cup

| site_stadium = Martin Stadium

| site_cityst = Pullman, WA

| tv = ESPN

| score = 33–51

| attend = 33,152

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = December 17

| time = 12:30 p.m.

| w/l = l

| score = 6–29

| neutral = y

| nonconf = y

| opponent = Fresno State

| site_stadium = SoFi Stadium

| site_cityst = Inglewood, CA

| gamename = LA Bowl

| tv = ABC

| attend = 32,405

}}

}}

Roster

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|head_coach=

|asst_coach=

  • Eric MorrisOffensive coordinator/quarterbacks
  • Brian WardDefensive coordinator/linebackers
  • Pete KaligisAssistant head coach/defensive tackles
  • Nick WhitworthSpecial teams coordinator/tight ends
  • A. J. Cooper – Run game coordinator/edges
  • Mark Atuaia – Running backs
  • Ray Brown – Cornerbacks
  • Joel Filani – Wide receivers
  • Jordan Malone – Safeties
  • Clay McGuire – Offensive line
  • Dwain Bradshaw – Head strength and conditioning coach
  • Jake Beckett – Assistant, strength and conditioning
  • Jimmie Bunting – Assistant, strength and conditioning
  • Tim Hicks – Assistant, strength and conditioning
  • Devante Wilson – Assistant, strength and conditioning
  • Jordan Davis – Offensive analyst
  • Trent Greene – Defensive analyst
  • Justin Mesa – Quality control, offense
  • Adam Breske – Quality control, defense
  • Dan Ferrigno – Quality control, special teams
  • Sean Brophy – Offensive graduate assistant
  • Luke Hyde – Offensive graduate assistant
  • Max Silver – Offensive graduate assistant
  • Jack Ray – Defensive graduate assistant
  • Rob Schlaeger – Player personnel coordinator
  • Ryan Robinson – Director, football operations
  • Ashley Watkins – Assistant director of football operations

}}

Game summaries

=vs Idaho=

{{see also|2022 Idaho Vandals football team|Battle of the Palouse}}

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|title= Idaho Vandals (0–0) vs Washington State Cougars (0–0) – Game summary

|date=September 3, 2022

|time=6:30 p.m.

|Road=Vandals

|R1=10|R2=0|R3=0|R4=7

|Home=Cougars

|H1=0|H2=10|H3=7|H4=7

|stadium=Martin StadiumPullman, WA

|attendance=25,233

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|70|°F|°C}}

|referee=Steven Strimling

|TV=Pac-12 Network

|TVAnnouncers= J. B. Long (play-by-play), Ryan Leaf (analyst)

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;First quarter

  • (11:11) IDHO – Marcus Harris 45-yard fumble return, Logan Prescott kick (Drive: 1 play, 3 yards, 0:10; Idaho 7–0)
  • (3:28) IDHO – Ricardo Chavez 27-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 6:24; Idaho 10–0)

;Second quarter

  • (3:13) WSU – Renard Bell 3-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 1:28; Idaho 10–7)
  • (0:06) WSU – Dean Janikowski 26-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:06; Tied 10–10)

;Third quarter

  • (8:17) WSU – De'Zhaun Stribling 13-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 2:29; Washington State 17–10)

;Fourth quarter

  • (10:33) WSU – Jaylen Jenkins 8-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 5 plays, 39 yards, 1:07; Washington State 24–10)
  • (6:05) IDHO – Jordan Dwyer 23-yard pass from Gevani McCoy, Ricardo Chavez kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:28; Washington State 24–17)

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Idaho Vandals}}"|IDHO !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}"|WSU

First downs1319
Total yards273366
Rushes/yards34–6125–138
Passing yards212228
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21–32–226–41–0
Time of possession36:3523:25

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Idaho Vandals}}; text-align:center;"|IdahoPassingGevani McCoy21/32, 212 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingAnthony Woods9 carries, 50 yards
ReceivingJermaine Jackson6 receptions, 113 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Washington StatePassingCam Ward26/41, 228 yards, 3 TD
RushingNakia Watson18 carries, 117 yards
ReceivingDonovan Ollie7 receptions, 67 yards

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=at No. 19 Wisconsin =

{{see also|2022 Wisconsin Badgers football team}}

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|title= Washington State Cougars (1–0) at No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers (1–0) – Game summary

|date=September 10, 2022

|time=12:30 p.m. PST

|Road=Cougars

|R1=0|R2=7|R3=10|R4=0

|Home=No. 19 Badgers

|H1=0|H2=14|H3=0|H4=0

|stadium=Camp Randall StadiumMadison, WI

|attendance=74,001

|weather=Cloudy, {{convert|68|°F|°C}}; Wind at N8 MPH

|referee=Reggie Smith

|TV=FOX

|TVAnnouncers= Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Allison Williams (sideline)

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;First quarter

None

;Second quarter

  • (9:10) WSU – Nakia Watson 2-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 4 plays, 53 yards, 1:19; Washington State 7–0)
  • (6:05) WISC – Clay Cundiff 17-yard pass from Graham Mertz, Vito Calvaruso kick (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:05; Tied 7–7)
  • (0:20) WISC – Clay Cundiff 10-yard pass from Graham Mertz, Vito Calvaruso kick (Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 0:35; Wisconsin 14–7)

;Third quarter

  • (11:20) WSU – Dean Janikowski 26-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 18 yards, 3:40; Wisconsin 14–10)
  • (5:12) WSU – Nakia Watson 31-yard pass from Cam Ward, Cole Norah kick (Drive: 6 plays, 49 yards, 2:22; Washington State 17–14)

;Fourth quarter

None

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}"|WSU !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Wisconsin Badgers}}"|WISC

First downs1022
Total yards253401
Rushes/yards22–5344–174
Passing yards200227
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–28–218–31–1
Time of possession21:5838:02

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Washington StatePassingCam Ward17/28, 200 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingNakia Watson10 carries, 33 yards, TD
ReceivingRenard Bell2 receptions, 49 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Wisconsin Badgers}}; text-align:center;"|WisconsinPassingGraham Mertz18/31, 227 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingBraelon Allen21 carries, 98 yards
ReceivingKeontez Lewis2 receptions, 62 yards

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=vs Colorado State =

{{see also|2022 Colorado State Rams football team}}

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|titlestyle={{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}};text-align:center

|state=autocollapse

|title= Colorado State Rams (0–2) vs Washington State Cougars (2–0) – Game summary

|date=September 17, 2022

|time=2:00 p.m.

|Road=Rams

|R1=0|R2=0|R3=0|R4=7

|Home=Cougars

|H1=21|H2=7|H3=3|H4=7

|stadium=Martin Stadium • Pullman, WA

|attendance=23,611

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|70|°F|°C}}

|referee=Kevin Boitmann

|TV=Pac-12 Network

|TVAnnouncers= Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Lincoln Kennedy (analyst)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

  • (12:02) WSU – Donovan Ollie 17-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 4 plays, 46 yards, 1:00; Washington State 7–0')
  • (9:59) WSU – De'Zhaun Stribling 13-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 1:14; Washington State 14–0')
  • (3:24) WSU – De'Zhaun Stribling 19-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 1:58; Washington State 21–0')

;Second quarter

  • (6:10) WSU – Donovan Ollie 2-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 13 plays, 82 yards, 5:06; Washington State 28–0')

;Third quarter

  • (13:05) WSU – Dean Janikowski 22-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 1:51; Washington State 31–0')

;Fourth quarter

  • (11:07) CSU – Justus Ross-Simmons 14-yard pass from Clay Millen, Michael Boyle kick (Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:36; Washington State 31–7')
  • (1:07) WSU – Kannon Katzer 1-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 6:36; Washington State 38–7')

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Colorado State Rams}}"|CSU !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}"|WSU

First downs1421
Total yards249442
Rushes/yards31–3728–143
Passing yards212299
Passing: Comp–Att–Int25–35–124–34–1
Time of possession32:3727:23

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Colorado State Rams}}; text-align:center;"|Colorado StatePassingClay Millen25/35, 212 yards, TD, INT
RushingAvery Morrow8 carries, 28 yards
ReceivingTy McCullouch4 receptions, 57 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Washington StatePassingCam Ward24/34, 299 yards, 4 TD, INT
RushingNakia Watson8 carries, 74 yards
ReceivingDonovan Ollie7 receptions, 82 yards, 2 TD

{{-}}

=vs No. 15 Oregon=

{{see also|2022 Oregon Ducks football team}}

{{Americanfootballbox

|bg=#fff

|bg2=#eee

|titlestyle={{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}};text-align:center

|state=autocollapse

|title= No. 15 Oregon Ducks (2–1) vs Washington State Cougars (3–0) – Game summary

|date=September 24, 2022

|time=1:00 p.m.

|Road=No. 15 Ducks

|R1=3|R2=6|R3=6|R4=29

|Home=Cougars

|H1=10|H2=7|H3=10|H4=14

|stadium=Martin Stadium • Pullman, WA

|attendance=33,058

|weather=Partly cloudy, {{convert|73|F|C}}

|referee=Mike McCabe

|TV=FOX

|TVAnnouncers= Tim Brando (play-by-play), Spencer Tillman (analyst)

|scoring=

;First quarter

  • (11:41) WSU – Cam Ward 5-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:04; Washington State 7–0)
  • (7:36) ORE – Camden Lewis 24-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 3:49; Washington State 7–3)
  • (4:31) WSU – Dean Janikowski 38-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 2:42; Washington State 10–3)

;Second quarter

  • (14:56) ORE – Camden Lewis 28-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 4:24; Washington State 10–6)
  • (4:36) WSU – Francis Mauigoa 95-yard interception return, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards, 4:57; Washington State 17–6)
  • (1:33) ORE – Camden Lewis 29-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 2:50; Washington State 17–9)

;Third quarter

  • (14:11) ORE – Bucky Irving 12-yard pass from Bo Nix (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:36; Washington State 17–15)
  • (8:50) WSU – Dean Janikowski 38-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 54 yards, 5:04; Washington State 20–15)
  • (4:16) WSU – De'Zhaun Stribling 15-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, 2:43; Washington State 27–15)

;Fourth quarter

  • (14:56) ORE – Jordan James 1-yard pass from Bo Nix, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 10 plays, 84 yards, 4:02; Washington State 27–22)
  • (6:42) WSU – Robert Ferrel 1-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards, 5:19; Washington State 34–22)
  • (3:48) ORE – Cam McCormick 1-yard pass from Bo Nix, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 2:46; Washington State 34–29)
  • (1:21) ORE – Troy Franklin 50-yard pass from Bo Nix, Bo Nix two-point run (Drive: 5 plays, 69 yards, 1:00; Oregon 37–34)
  • (1:01) ORE – Mase Funa 27-yard interception return, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 2 plays, 6 yards, 0:03; Oregon 44–34)
  • (0:01) WSU – Nakia Watson 1-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 0:49; Oregon 44–41)

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Oregon Ducks}}"|ORE !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}"|WSU

First downs2827
Total yards624428
Rushes/yards32–17825–53
Passing yards446375
Passing: Comp–Att–Int34–45–137–48–2
Time of possession28:5831:02

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Oregon Ducks}}; text-align:center;"|OregonPassingBo Nix33/44, 428 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingBucky Irving11 carries, 81 yards
ReceivingTroy Franklin5 receptions, 137 yards, TD
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Washington StatePassingCam Ward37/48, 375 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingNakia Watson12 carries, 36 yards, TD
ReceivingDe'Zhaun Stribling5 receptions, 84 yards, TD

{{-}}

=vs California=

{{see also|2022 California Golden Bears football team}}

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|titlestyle={{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}};text-align:center

|state=autocollapse

|title= California Golden Bears (3–1) vs Washington State Cougars (3–1) – Game summary

|date=October 1, 2022

|time=2:30 p.m.

|Road=Golden Bears

|R1=0|R2=3|R3=0|R4=6

|Home=Cougars

|H1=0|H2=7|H3=7|H4=14

|stadium=Martin Stadium • Pullman, WA

|attendance=23,021

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|70|°F|°C}}

|referee=Michael Mothershead

|TV=Pac-12 Network

|TVAnnouncers=Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Lincoln Kennedy (analyst)

|scoring=

;First quarter

None

;Second quarter

  • (13:18) WSU – Jaylen Jenkins 2-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 4 plays, 20 yards, 1:29; Washington State 7–0)
  • (9:13) CAL – Dario Longhetto 42-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 4:08; Washington State 7–3)

;Third quarter

  • (13:51) WSU – Robert Ferrel 17-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:09; Washington State 14–3)

;Fourth quarter

  • (13:28) CAL – Jaydn Ott 2-yard run (Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 2:50; Washington State 14–9)
  • (12:00) WSU – Renard Bell 37-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:28; Washington State 21–9)
  • (6:19) WSU – Billy Riviere III 11-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 3:47; Washington State 28–9)

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|California Golden Bears}}"|CAL !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}"|WSU

First downs1321
Total yards311415
Rushes/yards25–3225–72
Passing yards279343
Passing: Comp–Att–Int24–37–027–40–0
Time of possession31:3128:29

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|California Golden Bears}}; text-align:center;"|CaliforniaPassingJack Plummer23/33, 272 yards
RushingJaydn Ott17 carries, 70 yards, TD
ReceivingJeremiah Hunter6 receptions, 109 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Washington StatePassingCam Ward27/40, 343 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingNakia Watson14 carries, 52 yards
ReceivingRenard Bell8 receptions, 115 yards, TD

{{-}}

=at No. 6 USC=

{{see also|2022 USC Trojans football team}}

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|bg2=#eee

|titlestyle={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}};text-align:center

|state=autocollapse

|title= Washington State Cougars (4–1) at No. 6 USC Trojans (5–0) – Game summary

|date=October 8, 2022

|time=4:30 p.m.

|road=Cougars

|R1=0|R2=14|R3=0|R4=0

|home=No. 6 Trojans

|H1=10|H2=7|H3=7|H4=3

|stadium= Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CA

|attendance= 63,204

|weather= Clear, {{convert|80|°F|°C}}

|referee=Francisco Villar

|TV=FOX

|TVAnnouncers= Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Mark Helfrich (analyst)

|scoring=

;First quarter

  • (8:31) USC – Mario Williams 38-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 8 plays, 82 yards, 3:32; USC 7–0)
  • (3:32) USC – Denis Lynch 31-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 2:50; USC 10–0)

;Second quarter

  • (14:56) WSU – Robert Ferrel 12-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 8 plays, 92 yards, 3:36; USC 10–7)
  • (11:48) WSU – Nakia Watson 1-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:49; Washington State 14–10)
  • (2:10) USC – Travis Dye 4-yard run, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:19; USC 17–14)

;Third quarter

  • (5:17) USC – Mario Williams 24-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 5 plays, 62 yards, 2:24; USC 24–14)

;Fourth quarter

  • (9:09) USC – Denis Lynch 27-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 7:27; USC 27–14)
  • (2:08) USC – Denis Lynch 31-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 5:21; USC 30–14)

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}"|WSU !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|USC Trojans}}"|USC

First downs1723
Total yards316369
Rushes/yards29–14440–181
Passing yards172188
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–32–015–29–0
Time of possession27:1232:48

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Washington StatePassingCam Ward19/32, 172 yards, 2 TD
RushingJaylen Jenkins13 carries, 130 yards
ReceivingJaylen Jenkins2 receptions, 54 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|USC Trojans}}; text-align:center;"|USCPassingCaleb Williams15/29, 188 yards, 2 TD
RushingTravis Dye28 carries, 149 yards, TD
ReceivingMario Williams4 receptions, 82 yards, 2 TD

{{-}}

=at Oregon State=

{{see also|2022 Oregon State Beavers football team}}

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|bg2=#eee

|titlestyle={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}};text-align:center

|state=autocollapse

|title= Washington State Cougars (4–2) at Oregon State Beavers (4–2) – Game summary

|date=October 15, 2022

|time=6:00 p.m.

|road=Cougars

|R1=0 |R2=3 |R3=7 |R4=0

|home=Beavers

|H1=7 |H2=3 |H3=7 |H4=7

|stadium=Reser StadiumCorvallis, OR

|attendance=28,735

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|79|°F|°C}}

|referee=Steven Strimling

|TV=Pac-12 Network

|TVAnnouncers=Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Lincoln Kennedy (analyst)

|reference=

|scoring=

'First quarter

  • (10:33) ORST – Jack Colletto 1-yard run, Atticus Sappington kick (Drive: 8 plays, 40 yards, 4:27; Oregon State 7–0)

;Second quarter

  • (14:00) ORST – Atticus Sappington 26-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 87 yards, 5:35; Oregon State 10–0)
  • (9:20) WSU – Dean Janikowski 29-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 4:34;Oregon State 10–3)

;Third quarter

  • (8:01) ORST – Anthony Gould 17-yard pass from Ben Gulbranson, Atticus Sappington kick (Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 5:34;Oregon State 17–3)
  • (4:15) WSU – Jaylen Jenkins 9-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 3:41; Oregon State 17–10)

;Fourth quarter

  • (14:57) ORST – Jack Colletto 2-yard run, Atticus Sappington kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:18; Oregon State 24–10)

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}"|WSU !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Oregon State Beavers}}"|ORST

First downs1821
Total yards368344
Rushes/yards20–2347–203
Passing yards345141
Passing: Comp–Att–Int25–54–112–24–1
Time of possession25:0534:55

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Washington StatePassingCam Ward25/54, 345 yards, TD, INT
RushingJaylen Jenkins6 carries, 42 yards
ReceivingRobert Ferrel5 receptions, 131 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Oregon State Beavers}}; text-align:center;"|Oregon StatePassingBen Gulbranson12/24, 141 yards, TD, INT
RushingDamien Martinez16 carries, 111 yards
ReceivingJack Velling4 receptions, 63 yards

{{-}}

=vs No. 14 Utah=

{{see also|2022 Utah Utes football team}}

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|bg2=#eee

|titlestyle={{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}};text-align:center

|state=autocollapse

|title= No. 14 Utah Utes (5–2) vs Washington State Cougars (4–3) – Game summary

|date=October 27, 2022

|time=7:00 p.m.

|Road=No. 14 Utes

|R1=0|R2=14|R3=7|R4=0

|Home=Cougars

|H1=0|H2=7|H3=0|H4=10

|stadium=Martin Stadium • Pullman, WA

|attendance=21,179

|weather=Rainy, {{convert|45|F|C}}

|referee=Francisco Villar

|TV=FS1

|TVAnnouncers=Jeff Levering (play-by-play), Petros Papadakis (analyst)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

None

;Second quarter

  • (13:24) WSU – De'Zhaun Stribling 29-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 2:01; Washington State 7–0)
  • (9:23) UTAH – Ja'Quinden Jackson 6-yard run, Jadon Redding kick (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 4:01; Tied 7–7)
  • (0:20) UTAH – Jaylon Glover 1-yard run, Jadon Redding kick (Drive: 8 plays, 25 yards, 2:27; Utah 14–7)

;Third quarter

  • (1:24) UTAH – Dalton Kincaid 5-yard pass from Bryson Barnes, Jadon Redding kick (Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 4:00; Utah 21–7)

;Fourth quarter

  • (14:17) WSU – Cam Ward 7-yard run, Jadon Redding kick (Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 1:53; Utah 21–14)
  • (4:48) WSU – Dean Janikowski 42-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 12 yards, 3:13; Utah 21–17)

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Utah Utes}}"|UTAH !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}"|WSU

First downs1914
Total yards344264
Rushes/yards42–16919–42
Passing yards175222
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–27–027–31–0
Time of possession35:0724:53

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Utah Utes}}; text-align:center;"|UtahPassingBryson Barnes17/27, 175 yards, TD
RushingJaylon Glover20 carries, 76 yards, TD
ReceivingDalton Kincaid7 receptions, 56 yards, TD
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Washington StatePassingCam Ward27/31, 222 yards, TD
RushingCam Ward12 carries, 28 yards, TD
ReceivingDe'Zhaun Stribling4 receptions, 66 yards, TD

{{-}}

=at Stanford=

{{see also|2022 Stanford Cardinal football team}}

{{Americanfootballbox

|bg=#fff

|bg2=#eee

|titlestyle={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}};text-align:center

|state=autocollapse

|title= Washington State Cougars (4–4) at Stanford Cardinal (3–5) – Game summary

|date=November 5, 2022

|time=12:30 p.m.

|Road=Cougars

|R1=21|R2=21|R3=3|R4=7

|Home=Cardinal

|H1=7|H2=0|H3=7|H4=0

|stadium=Stanford StadiumStanford, CA

|attendance=26,515

|weather= Cloudy, {{convert|59|°F|°C}}

|referee= Mark Duddy

|TV=Pac-12 Network

|TVAnnouncers=Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Michael Bumpus (analyst)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

  • (12:48) WSU – Leyton Smithson 3-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:07; Washington State 7–0)
  • (9:29) WSU – Anderson Grover 7-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 2:24; Washington State 14–0)
  • (6:27) WSU – Cam Ward 15-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:28; Washington State 21–0)
  • (3:42) STAN – Ashton Daniels 1-yard run, Joshua Karty kick (Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 2:38; Washington State 21–7)

;Second quarter

  • (8:06) WSU – Jaden Hicks 17-yard fumble return, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 2 plays, 12 yards, 0:31; Washington State 28–7)
  • (2:03) WSU – Donovan Ollie 9-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 4:11; Washington State 35–7)
  • (0:59) WSU – Nakia Watson 41-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 1 play, 41 yards, 0:08; Washington State 42–7)

;Third quarter

  • (11:53) STAN – Ashton Daniels 2-yard run, Joshua Karty kick (Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:02; Washington State 42–14)
  • (5:43) WSU – Dean Janikowski 22-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:13; Washington State 45–14)

;Fourth quarter

  • (11:17) WSU – Orion Peters 27-yard pass from John Mateer, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 2:13; Washington State 52–14)

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}"|WSU !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Stanford Cardinal}}"|STAN

First downs2519
Total yards514337
Rushes/yards38–30628–71
Passing yards208266
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–34–025–42–0
Time of possession30:1129:49

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Washington StatePassingCam Ward16/32, 176 yards, 2 TD
RushingNakia Watson16 carries, 166 yards, TD
ReceivingOrion Peters3 receptions, 50 yards, TD
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Stanford Cardinal}}; text-align:center;"|StanfordPassingTanner McKee23/40, 236 yards
RushingMitch Leigber11 carries, 23 yards
ReceivingBenjamin Yurosek8 receptions, 90 yards

{{-}}

=vs Arizona State=

{{see also|2022 Arizona State Sun Devils football team}}

{{Americanfootballbox

|bg=#fff

|bg2=#eee

|titlestyle={{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}};text-align:center

|state=autocollapse

|title= Arizona State Sun Devils (3–6) vs Washington State Cougars (5–4) – Game summary

|date=November 12, 2022

|time= 12:30 p.m.

|Road=Sun Devils

|R1=0|R2=0|R3=6|R4=12

|Home=Cougars

|H1=13|H2=15|H3=0|H4=0

|stadium=Martin Stadium • Pullman, WA

|attendance= 24,039

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|38|F|C}}

|referee=Chris Coyte

|TV=Pac-12 Network

|TVAnnouncers=Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Lincoln Kennedy (analyst)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

  • (6:31) WSU – Nakia Watson 2-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 3:02; Washington State 7–0)
  • (3:59) WSU – Leyton Smithson 2-yard pass from Cam Ward (Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 1:41; Washington State 13–0)

;Second quarter

  • (7:43) WSU – Nakia Watson 5-yard run, Cam Ward two-point pass to Leyton Smithson (Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:30; Washington State 21–0)
  • (0:03) WSU – Nakia Watson 2-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 3:08; Washington State 28–0)

;Third quarter

  • (0:51) ASU – Jalin Conyers 47-yard pass from Emory Jones (Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, 1:09; Washington State 28–6)

;Fourth quarter

  • (4:10) ASU – Xazavian Valladay 1-yard run (Drive: 4 plays, 43 yards, 1:24; Washington State 28–12)
  • (0:57) ASU – Elijhah Badger 9-yard pass from Emory Jones (Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 1:20; Washington State 28–18)

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Arizona State Sun Devils}}"|ASU !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}"|WSU

First downs1819
Total yards333356
Rushes/yards34–12135–137
Passing yards212219
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–33–122–37–0
Time of possession33:1326:47

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Arizona State Sun Devils}}; text-align:center;"|Arizona StatePassingEmory Jones15/23, 186 yards, 2 TD
RushingXazavian Valladay21 carries, 134 yards, TD
ReceivingXazavian Valladay6 receptions, 55 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Washington StatePassingCam Ward22/37, 219 yards, 2 TD
RushingNakia Watson20 carries, 116 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingDe'Zhaun Stribling5 receptions, 64 yards

{{-}}

=at Arizona=

{{see also|2022 Arizona Wildcats football team}}

{{Americanfootballbox

|bg=#fff

|bg2=#eee

|titlestyle={{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}};text-align:center

|state=autocollapse

|title= Washington State Cougars (6–4) at Arizona Wildcats (4–6) – Game summary

|date=November 19, 2022

|time=11:00 a.m.

|Road=Cougars

|R1=7|R2=14|R3=10|R4=0

|Home=Wildcats

|H1=0|H2=6|H3=0|H4=14

|stadium=Arizona StadiumTucson, AZ

|attendance=40,717

|weather= Sunny, {{convert|67|°F|°C}}

|referee= Francisco Villar

|TV=Pac-12 Network

|TVAnnouncers=Jordan Kent (play-by-play), Max Browne (analyst)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

  • (11:31) WSU – Nakia Watson 4-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:29; Washington State 7–0)

;Second quarter

  • (9:06) WSU – Cam Ward 17-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 2:45; Washington State 14–0)
  • (6:38) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 38-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 2:28; Washington State 14–3)
  • (1:27) WSU – Nakia Watson 2-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 5:04; Washington State 21–3)
  • (0:30) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 47-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 0:57; Washington State 21–6)

;Third quarter

  • (4:45) WSU – Dean Janikowski 23-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 13 yards, 2:20; Washington State 24–6)
  • (4:09) WSU – Derrick Langford Jr. 35-yard interception return, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 2 plays, 3 yards, 0:36; Washington State 31–6)

;Fourth quarter

  • (10:41) ARIZ – Jayden de Laura 11-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 2:41; Washington State 31–13)
  • (1:16) ARIZ – Dorian Singer 47-yard pass from Jayden de Laura, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 4 plays, 86 yards, 0:51; Washington State 31–20)

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}"|WSU !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Arizona Wildcats}}"|ARIZ

First downs2219
Total yards354441
Rushes/yards37–16122–84
Passing yards193357
Passing: Comp–Att–Int25–36–028–46–4
Time of possession33:0027:00

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Washington StatePassingCam Ward25/36, 193 yards, TD
RushingCam Ward8 carries, 59 yards, TD
ReceivingDonovan Ollie3 receptions, 53 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Arizona Wildcats}}; text-align:center;"|ArizonaPassingJayden de Laura28/46, 357 yards, TD, 4 INT
RushingMichael Wiley7 carries, 50 yards
ReceivingDorian Singer9 receptions, 176 yards, TD

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=vs No. 13 Washington=

{{see also|2022 Washington Huskies football team|Apple Cup}}

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|title= No. 13 Washington Huskies (9–2) vs Washington State Cougars (7–4) – Game summary

|date=November 26, 2022

|time= 7:30 p.m.

|Road=No. 13 Huskies

|R1=7 |R2=21 |R3=7 |R4=16

|Home=Cougars

|H1=10 |H2=17 |H3=6 |H4=0

|stadium=Martin Stadium • Pullman, WA

|attendance= 33,152

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|32|F|C}}

|referee=Matthew Richards

|TV=ESPN

|TVAnnouncers=Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Rocky Boiman (analyst), Dawn Davenport (sideline)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

  • (12:18) WSU – Dean Janikowski 50-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 2:42; Washington State 3–0)
  • (5:23) WASH – Ja'Lynn Polk 26-yard pass from Michael Penix Jr., Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 4 plays, 44 yards, 1:37; Washington 7–3)
  • (0:53) WSU – Cam Ward 14-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:30; Washington State 10–7)

;Second quarter

  • (13:27) WASH – Rome Odunze 47-yard pass from Michael Penix Jr., Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 7 plays, 79 yards, 2:20; Washington State 14–10)
  • (11:05) WSU – Robert Ferrel 34-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 2:18; Washington State 17–14)
  • (9:41) WASH – Michael Penix Jr. 30-yard run, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:24; Washington 21–17)
  • (5:07) WSU – Nakia Watson 15-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:29; Washington State 24–21)
  • (1:40) WASH – Michael Penix Jr. 4-yard run, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 8 plays, 83 yards, 3:22; Washington 28–24)
  • (0:00) WSU – Dean Janikowski 29-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 1:40; Washington 28–27)

;Third quarter

  • (14:50) WASH – Jalen McMillan 75-yard pass from Michael Penix Jr., Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:10; Washington 35–27)
  • (6:30) WSU – Nakia Watson 4-yard run (Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 4:36; Washington 35–33)

;Fourth quarter

  • (14:30) WASH – Rome Odunze 5-yard run (Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 1:23; Washington 41–33)
  • (5:02) WASH – Peyton Henry 20-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 94 yards, 6:09; Washington 44–33)
  • (1:28) WASH – Wayne Taulapapa 40-yard run, Peyton Henry kick (Drive: 3 plays, 57 yards, 0:57; Washington 51–33)

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington Huskies}}"|WASH !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}"|WSU

First downs3028
Total yards703433
Rushes/yards24–21836–75
Passing yards485358
Passing: Comp–Att–Int25–43–134–53–0
Time of possession26:3233:28

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Washington Huskies}}; text-align:center;"|WashingtonPassingMichael Penix Jr.25/43, 485 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingWayne Taulapapa13 carries, 126 yards, TD
ReceivingRome Odunze5 receptions, 157 yards, TD
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Washington StatePassingCam Ward33/52, 322 yards, 2 TD
RushingNakia Watson15 carries, 73 yards, TD
ReceivingRobert Ferrel4 receptions, 71 yards, TD

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=vs Fresno State ([[2022 LA Bowl|LA Bowl]])=

{{see also|2022 Fresno State Bulldogs football team|2022 LA Bowl}}

{{Americanfootballbox

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|title=Fresno State Bulldogs (9–4) vs Washington State Cougars (7–5) – Game summary
(2022 LA Bowl)

|date=December 17, 2022{{cite web | last=Reedy | first=Joe | title=Mims, Haener lead Fresno St. past Washington St. in LA Bowl | website=AP News | date=2022-12-18 | url=https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-fresno-washington-state-cougars-bulldogs-1ac7e8f8f853fe1840b710adf454a0e1 | access-date=2024-11-24}}

|time=12:30 p.m.

|road=Cougars

|R1=0|R2=0|R3=6|R4=0

|home=Bulldogs

|H1=7|H2=9|H3=6|H4=7

|stadium=SoFi StadiumInglewood, California

|attendance=32,405

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|66|F|C}}

|referee=Lee Hedrick

|TV=ABC

|TVAnnouncers=Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (color), Molly McGrath (sideline)

|reference=

|scoring=

;First quarter

  • (11:54) FRES – Zane Pope 22-yard pass from Jake Haener, Abraham Montano kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:06; Fresno State 7–0)

;Second quarter

  • (12:52) FRES – Jordan Mims 4-yard run, Andre Meono kick (Drive: 4 plays, 23 yards, 2:00; Fresno State 14–0)
  • (11:14) FRES – Team safety (Fresno State 16–0)

;Third quarter

  • (12:52) WSU – Nakia Watson 1-yard run (Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 4:48; Fresno State 16–6)
  • (0:36) FRES – Nikko Remigio 11-yard pass from Jake Haener (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:04; Fresno State 22–6)

;Fourth quarter

  • (8:29) FRES – Jordan Mims 2-yard run, Abraham Montano kick (Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 4:42; Fresno State 29–6)

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Fresno State Bulldogs}}"|FRES !!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}"|WSU

First downs2713
Total yards501182
Rushes/yards32–22128–45
Passing yards280137
Passing: Comp–Att–Int24–36–022–32–1
Time of possession32:4327:17

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Fresno State Bulldogs}}; text-align:center;"|Fresno StatePassingJake Haener24/36, 280 yards, 2 TD
RushingJordan Mims18 carries, 209 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingNikko Remigio5 receptions, 84 yards, TD
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Washington State Cougars|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Washington StatePassingCam Ward22/32, 137 yards, INT
RushingNakia Watson14 carries, 33 yards, TD
ReceivingRobert Ferrel10 receptions, 66 yards

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Awards

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| Renard Bell

| Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week{{cite press release|title=Pac-12 Football Players of the Week – Week 2|url=https://pac-12.com/news/2022/9/12/pac-12-performance-awards-presented-nextiva-football-week-2.aspx|publisher=Pac-12 Conference|access-date=September 12, 2022}}

| September 12, 2022

Jarrett Kingston

| Pac-12 Offensive Lineman of the Week{{cite press release|title=Pac-12 Football Players of the Week – Week 2|url=https://pac-12.com/news/2022/9/12/pac-12-performance-awards-presented-nextiva-football-week-2.aspx|publisher=Pac-12 Conference|access-date=September 12, 2022}}

| September 12, 2022

Daiyan Henley

| Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week{{cite press release|title=Pac-12 Football Players of the Week – Week 3|url=https://pac-12.com/news/2022/9/19/pac-12-performance-awards-presented-nextiva-football-week-3.aspx|publisher=Pac-12 Conference|access-date=September 19, 2022}}

| September 19, 2022

Jaylen Jenkins

| Pac-12 Freshman of the Week{{cite press release|title=Pac-12 Football Players of the Week – Week 6|url=https://pac-12.com/news/2022/10/10/pac-12-performance-awards-presented-nextiva-football-week-6.aspx|publisher=Pac-12 Conference|access-date=October 10, 2022}}

| October 10, 2022

Jaden Hicks

| Pac-12 Freshman of the Week{{cite press release|title=Pac-12 Football Players of the Week – Week 10|url=https://pac-12.com/news/2022/11/7/pac-12-performance-awards-presented-nextiva-football-week-10.aspx|publisher=Pac-12 Conference|access-date=November 7, 2022}}

| November 7, 2022

Brennan Jackson

| Pac-12 Defensive Lineman of the Week{{cite press release|title=Pac-12 Football Players of the Week – Week 11|url=https://pac-12.com/news/2022/11/14/pac-12-performance-awards-presented-nextiva-football-week-11.aspx|publisher=Pac-12 Conference|access-date=November 14, 2022}}

| November 14, 2022

Staff

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!Position

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!Alma mater

Jake Dickert

|Head coach

|align=center|3

|Wisconsin–Stevens Point (2007)

Brian Ward

|Defensive coordinator / Linebackers

|align=center|1

|McPherson (2001)

Pete Kaligis

|Assistant head coach / defensive tackles

|align=center|1

|Washington (1994)

A. J. Cooper

|Edges / defensive run game coordinator

|align=center|3

|North Dakota State (2006)

Ray Brown

|Cornerbacks

|align=center|1

|East Central (2009)

Jordan Malone

|Safeties / Nickels

|align=center|3

|Minnesota State (2006)

Eric Morris

|Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks

|align=center|1

|Texas Tech (2008)

Clay McGuire

|Offensive line

|align=center|6

|Texas Tech (2004)

Mark Atuaia

|Running backs

|align=center|1

|BYU (1996)

Joel Filani

|Wide receivers

|align=center|1

|Texas Tech (2006)

Nick Whitworth

|Tight ends / special teams coordinator

|align=center|1

|Idaho State (2001)

Dwain Bradshaw

|Head strength and conditioning coach

|align=center|3

|Arizona State

Brent Vernon

|Chief of Staff

|align=center|1

|Mizzou (2008)

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