Pac 12 Football: Week 2 Power Rankings

On their first drive, Washington State was able to take the ball down inside the 23-yard line, but when Luke Falk threw an interception to Tyler Horton who was happy to oblige on an 85-yard pick-six to take a 7-0 lead over the Cougars.

Before Washington State knew it, they were down 14-0 at the end of the first quarter and then trailed 17-7 at halftime when Tyler Rausa connected on a 31-yard field goal. The third quarter was more Boise State. They had taken a 24-7 lead before Luke Falk ended the quarter with a touchdown pass to Tavares Martin for 50-yards.

In the fourth quarter, the tide started to turn after Jeremy McNichols ran it in from seven yards out and made the score 31-14.  With 14:54 left, Luke Falk took control and drove the Cougars 75-yards for a touchdown to Jamal Morrow from 14-yards out. After the Broncos had given Washington State the ball back on an interception, Falk hit Gabe Marks 33-yards out to bring the score to 31-28.

Nine plays later Brett Rypien was picked off by Charleston White to give the ball right back to the Cougars. Unfortunately, they had to turn over on downs, and the clocked expired.

Boise State (2-0) will now go on to face Oregon State who is coming off a bye in Oregon and then at home the following week against Utah State.

Washington State (0-2) will face Idaho at home. The next week they get to rest as they will be on a bye and then remain in Washington when they face the #22 Oregon Ducks the following week.

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