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5. 1988 (Washington State 32, Washington 31)

Washington State head coach Dennis Erickson got things on the right track for the Cougars in his second year. Washington State entered the game with a No. 19 ranking and a 7-3 record.

The snow wasn’t as memorable as in 1992, but snow affected the conditions of the game.

Before a sold-out crowd at Martin Stadium, the Cougars fell behind early because of multiple turnovers. By halftime, the team trailed 28-16.

The team had relied heavily on the offensive firepower of the Pac-10’s leading rusher Steve Broussard and quarterback Timm Rosenbach. However, Washington State’s defense had a second half that propelled the team to victory.

Washington State scored a field goal and a 1-yard rushing touchdown to cut the lead to 28-26 at the end of the third quarter.

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The only points Washington State allowed in the second half came on a field goal at the beginning of the fourth quarter, making it 31-26.

In the most memorable play of the game, defensive back Shawn Landrum blocked Washington’s punt attempt to give Washington State’s offense excellent field position. Timm Rosenbach managed a five-yard rushing touchdown on fourth down to give Washington State a 32-31 lead. The Washington State defense held Washington scoreless in the remaining last half of the fourth quarter for the win.