Washington State Cougars 34–21 Utah State Aggies: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Washington State Cougars defeated Utah State Aggies 34–21 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Washington State Cougars 34, Utah State Aggies 21.

Game summary

Washington State Cougars beat Utah State Aggies 34–21 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Jacob Conover (Utah State) — 26.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +4.78 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Julian Dugger — 34.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: #18 J.Meredith caught at 41 — 2 rec, 35.0 yds.
EPA edge: Washington State (+0.026/play) vs Utah State (-0.171/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Washington State Cougars	6	6	12	12	34
Utah State Aggies	0	0	6	12	21

Scoring Map

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

WSUWashington State Cougars

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USUUtah State Aggies

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Washington State
Q1TD
#M#88 M.Alleyne caught at 13
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
#88 M.Alleyne caught at 13 catch for a touchdown (41 yards)
Washington State
Q2TD
#H#27 H.Cedarland caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
#27 H.Cedarland caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (1 yard)
Washington State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
15-0
Field goal good from 23 yards
Washington State
Q3TD
#T#0 T.Freeman thrown to 00. The previous play is under automatic review - "Incomplete pass". . (Original Play: (07:44) Shotgun #4 Z.Eckhaus pass complete short right to #0 T.Freeman caught at USU00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-0
#0 T.Freeman thrown to 00. The previous play is under automatic review - "Incomplete pass". . (Original Play: (07:44) Shotgun #4 Z.Eckhaus pass complete short right to #0 T.Freeman caught at USU00 catch for a touchdown (no gain)
Washington State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
24-0
Field goal good from 25 yards
Utah State
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Rushing touchdown
Washington State
Q4TD
#L#84 L.Wright caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-6
#84 L.Wright caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (39 yards)
Utah State
Q4TD
#B#5 B.Boyd caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-12
#5 B.Boyd caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (21 yards)
Washington State
Q4TD
JDJulian Dugger
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-12
Julian Dugger rushes 34 yards for a touchdown
Utah State
Q4TD
JJJaven Jacobs
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-18
Jacob Conover pass to Javen Jacobs for a touchdown (26 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jacob Conover (Utah State) — 26.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.78 EPA/play +4.78 EPA
Shotgun #2 J.Dugger (Washington State) — 39.0 yds · +1.37 EPA/play +4.12 EPA
Shotgun #16 B.Barnes (Utah State) — 63.0 yds · +0.31 EPA/play +2.80 EPA

Rushing

Julian Dugger (Washington State) — 34.0 yds · 1 TD +4.41 EPA

Receiving

#18 J.Meredith caught at 41 (Washington State) — 2 rec · 35.0 yds +1.62 EPA
#18 J.Meredith thrown to 00 (Washington State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.78 EPA
#5 B.Boyd caught at 24 (Utah State) — 1 rec · 43.0 yds +2.98 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jacob Conover	Utah State	1	100.0%	26	1	+4.78	+4.78
Shotgun #2 J.Dugger	Washington State	3	66.7%	39	0	+1.37	+4.12
Shotgun #16 B.Barnes	Utah State	9	55.6%	63	0	+0.31	+2.80
No Huddle-Shotgun #3 J.Conover	Utah State	4	75.0%	31	0	+0.47	+1.88
No Huddle-Shotgun #4 Z.Eckhaus	Washington State	10	70.0%	57	0	-0.32	-3.21
Shotgun #3 J.Conover	Utah State	1	0.0%	18	0	-6.92	-6.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Washington State	Utah State
Plays	88	54
EPA / play	+0.026	-0.171
Total EPA	+2.27	-9.25
Success rate	48.9%	27.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.038	-0.189
Rush EPA / play	+0.011	-0.148
Yards	652	272

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Utah State	3	4	-1.41	Punt
Q1	Washington State	9	51	-4.79	Missed FG
Q1	Utah State	3	-3	-0.01	Punt
Q1	Washington State	4	56	+4.35	Pass TD
Q1	Utah State	4	13	-3.06	Punt
Q1	Washington State	3	14	-4.25	Interception
Q1	Utah State	3	0	-3.06	Missed FG
Q1	Washington State	3	0	-5.32	Interception
Q1	Utah State	5	12	-5.54	Interception
Q1	Washington State	1	-1	-1.03	Ended
Q2	Washington State	6	32	-0.38	Punt
Q2	Utah State	6	23	+0.02	Ended
Q2	Washington State	8	47	+3.48	Pass TD
Q2	Utah State	3	1	-1.19	Ended
Q2	Washington State	12	64	-1.42	Ended
Q2	Utah State	1	-1	-0.28	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Utah State Aggies · Shotgun #3 J.Conover pass intercepted (-6.92 EPA)
Q1 · Washington State Cougars · #88 M.Alleyne caught at 13 catch for a touchdown (41 yards) (+5.05 EPA)
Q4 · Utah State Aggies · Jacob Conover pass to Javen Jacobs for a touchdown (26 yards) (+4.78 EPA)
Q1 · Utah State Aggies · No Huddle-Shotgun #16 B.Barnes pass intercepted (-4.51 EPA)
Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Julian Dugger rushes 34 yards for a touchdown (+4.41 EPA)
Q4 · Utah State Aggies · #5 B.Boyd caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (21 yards) (+4.28 EPA)
Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Rush (1st & 7) (-4.13 EPA)
Q2 · Washington State Cougars · Shotgun #4 Z.Eckhaus pass to #3 M.Woods caught at 13 for 33 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

Washington State Cougars controlled the final (34–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Jacob Conover (Utah State) — 26.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Washington State at 0.026 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Washington State Cougars vs Utah State Aggies?

Washington State Cougars 34, Utah State Aggies 21 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Washington State Cougars vs Utah State Aggies?

Washington State Cougars won with a final score of 34–21.

Where can I find the Washington State Cougars vs Utah State Aggies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778308.

Who led Washington State Cougars vs Utah State Aggies in passing?

Jacob Conover (Utah State) led passers with 26.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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