Washington State Cougars 29–26 San Diego State Aztecs: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2024

Quick answer

Washington State Cougars defeated San Diego State Aztecs 29–26 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: Washington State Cougars 29, San Diego State Aztecs 26.

Game summary

Washington State Cougars edged San Diego State Aztecs 29–26 in Week 9 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: John Mateer (Washington State) — 241.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.42 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Marquez Cooper — 77.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Ja'Shaun Poke — 10 rec, 80.0 yds.
EPA edge: Washington State (+0.187/play) vs San Diego State (+0.060/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Washington State Cougars	6	6	0	12	29
San Diego State Aztecs	6	6	6	6	26

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

WSUWashington State Cougars

+3OPP 29

+3OPP 11

SDSUSan Diego State Aztecs

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Washington State
Q1TD
CMCooper Mathers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
John Mateer pass to Cooper Mathers for a touchdown (26 yards)
San Diego State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 46 yards
San Diego State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 28 yards
Washington State
Q2TD
JMJohn Mateer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
John Mateer rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
San Diego State
Q2TD
MCMarquez Cooper
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Marquez Cooper rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
San Diego State
Q3TD
NBNate Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Jordan Napier pass to Nate Bennett for a touchdown (27 yards)
San Diego State
Q4TD
MCMarquez Cooper
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Marquez Cooper rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Washington State
Q4TD
CHCarlos Hernandez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
John Mateer pass to Carlos Hernandez for a touchdown (34 yards)
Washington State
Q4TD
JMJohn Mateer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
John Mateer rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

John Mateer (Washington State) — 241.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +12.64 EPA
DJ Herman (San Diego State) — 21.0 yds · +4.82 EPA/play +4.82 EPA
Jordan Napier (San Diego State) — 27.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.69 EPA/play +2.69 EPA

Rushing

Marquez Cooper (San Diego State) — 77.0 yds · 2 TD +0.03 EPA
John Mateer (Washington State) — 72.0 yds · 2 TD +0.08 EPA
Wayshawn Parker (Washington State) — 37.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

Ja'Shaun Poke (San Diego State) — 10 rec · 80.0 yds +0.92 EPA
Michael Harrison (San Diego State) — 6 rec · 46.0 yds +0.50 EPA
Kyle Williams (Washington State) — 5 rec · 74.0 yds +1.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Mateer	Washington State	30	63.3%	241	2	+0.42	+12.64
DJ Herman	San Diego State	1	100.0%	21	0	+4.82	+4.82
Jordan Napier	San Diego State	1	100.0%	27	1	+2.69	+2.69
Javance Tupou'ata-Johnson	San Diego State	6	66.7%	35	0	+0.28	+1.69
Danny O'Neil	San Diego State	37	59.5%	183	0	-0.21	-7.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Washington State	San Diego State
Plays	66	70
EPA / play	+0.187	+0.060
Total EPA	+12.35	+4.17
Success rate	45.5%	48.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.421	+0.034
Rush EPA / play	-0.008	+0.106
Yards	391	413

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	San Diego State	4	18	-1.37	Punt
Q1	Washington State	5	65	+5.23	Pass TD
Q1	San Diego State	9	52	+1.49	Field goal
Q1	Washington State	6	37	-0.38	Ended
Q1	San Diego State	9	67	+1.86	Field goal
Q2	Washington State	16	68	+5.02	Rush TD
Q2	San Diego State	7	37	-2.70	Ended
Q2	Washington State	5	22	-2.99	Ended
Q2	San Diego State	6	45	+5.19	Rush TD
Q2	Washington State	1	5	0.00	Ended
Q3	Washington State	3	-6	-3.99	Punt
Q3	San Diego State	3	7	-2.53	Punt
Q3	Washington State	7	23	-1.44	Punt
Q3	San Diego State	6	51	+2.36	Pass TD
Q3	Washington State	5	6	-3.10	Punt
Q3	San Diego State	11	69	+5.01	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · San Diego State Aztecs · DJ Herman pass to Ja'Shaun Poke for 21 yards (4th & 4) (+4.82 EPA)
Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Danny O'Neil pass intercepted (-4.74 EPA)
Q4 · Washington State Cougars · John Mateer pass to Carlos Hernandez for a touchdown (34 yards) (+3.79 EPA)
Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Danny O'Neil pass to Jordan Napier for 31 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.41 EPA)
Q1 · Washington State Cougars · John Mateer pass to Cooper Mathers for a touchdown (26 yards) (+3.18 EPA)
Q2 · San Diego State Aztecs · Marquez Cooper rushes 7 yards for a touchdown (+3.07 EPA)
Q1 · Washington State Cougars · John Mateer pass to Josh Meredith for 25 yards (3rd & 5) (+2.99 EPA)
Q2 · Washington State Cougars · John Mateer rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+2.87 EPA)

Key takeaways

Washington State Cougars controlled the final (29–26) in Week 9.
Passing edge: John Mateer (Washington State) — 241.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Washington State at 0.187 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Washington State Cougars vs San Diego State Aztecs?

Washington State Cougars 29, San Diego State Aztecs 26 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Washington State Cougars vs San Diego State Aztecs?

Washington State Cougars won with a final score of 29–26.

Where can I find the Washington State Cougars vs San Diego State Aztecs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401643744.

Who led Washington State Cougars vs San Diego State Aztecs in passing?

John Mateer (Washington State) led passers with 241.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Washington State Cougars at San Diego State Aztecs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.