Cougar Football Postgame Notes - Portland State

Kris Hutson PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State opened the 2024 season with a 70-30 home win over Portland State at Gesa Field Saturday afternoon. Check out the postgame notes from the season-opening win.

TEAM NOTES

• WSU's 49 points in the first half were the most since 2018, scored 55 in first half against Arizona

• WSU's 70 points are the most since 1997 (77, SW Louisiana) and are tied for 6-most in program history

• WSU has won 3 straight season-openers under head coach

• WSU's 224 rushing yards are the most since rushing for 229 against Northern Colorado week three last season

PLAYER NOTES

• 10 players made their first career WSU starts; (QB), (C), (WR), (Edge), (DT), (Edge), (CB), (CB), (FS),…