Pac-12 Football: 10 best Apple Cup rivalry games of all time

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SEATTLE – NOVEMBER 05: Running back Chris Polk #1 of the Washington Huskies rushes against the Oregon Ducks on November 5, 2011 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. Oregon won 34-17. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

9. 2010 (Washington 35, Washington State 28)

With a win in the Apple Cup, the Huskies broke a painful bowl drought dating back to 2002. Washington running back Chris Polk carried the heavy lifting for Washington with a career-best 284 yards rushing and two touchdowns.

Cougars quarterback Jeff Tuel had an outstanding game for the Cougars, throwing for 298 yards and three touchdowns. Washington State rallied to tie the game after trailing 28-14 near the beginning of the fourth quarter.

However, Jake Locker scored three touchdowns, two passing and one rushing to ultimately lead the Huskies to the win. He threw a 27-yard fade pass to Jermaine Kearse for a touchdown with just 44 seconds remaining in the game. Locker completed a 66-yard touchdown pass to Kearse at the start of the fourth quarter.

Tuel’s last desperation throw was intercepted by Washington safety Nate Fellner. Fans at Martin Stadium threw snowballs on to the field in protest.

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