Cougars to Face Air Force in Cheez-It Bowl

By: Washington State Athletic Communications

PULLMAN, Wash. - The Washington State University Cougars accepted an invitation to play in the Cheez-It Bowl, Friday, Dec. 27, at 7:15 p.m. PT, Cheez-It Bowl Executive Director Mike Nealy announced Sunday.

The 2019 Cheez-It Bowl will feature the Cougars against the Air Force Academy from the Mountain West Conference. This will mark the first meeting between the two teams.

"Washington State is excited to be a part of the 2019 Cheez-It Bowl," said WSU Director of Athletics Pat Chun. "Cougar fans remember the last bowl game we played in Arizona, when Drew Bledsoe led us to a thrilling win over Utah in 1992. Our fans will take advantage of a great week…