There are far worse things to be addicted to, but watching the Apple Cup is my worst vice. In my nearly 37 years on this planet, my beloved Cougs have won this torture exercise just 10 times, and only twice in the last 10 matchups. I’m a bit disappointed that I didn’t tingle as much as I should have during the 2004-2008 window, where WSU won four of five and probably should have won all five.
So here we are, once again, as WSU travels to Seattle—which it will do again next fall!—for the Apple Cup. Washington needs the win to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive, and WSU needs the win to become bowl eligible.