The college football rivalry between the Washington State Cougars and Washington Huskies dates back 118 years, but the meeting between the two teams at this year’s Apple Cup could be one of the most exciting iterations yet.
The last several contests haven’t been close: Washington has won the last five Apple Cups, and the last four games have been by a three or more score margin of victory.
There’s good reason to believe this year could bring a change in that dynamic, and according to 710 ESPN Seattle’s Jake Heaps, the biggest reason for that change will be Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew.