WSU breaks Apple Cup streak, beats UW 40-13

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty ImagesThe Washington State Cougars ended their Apple Cup drought with a 40-13 win over the Washington Huskies on Friday at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

The win means the Cougars (7-5, 6-3) are still alive for the Pac-12 North title, which they will secure if Oregon State can beat Oregon on Saturday. WSU owns the tiebreaker in the event of a three-way tie with the Beavers and the Ducks.

In his first Apple Cup, Jayden de Laura threw for 245 yards and relied on his backs to get in the end zone. In his last Apple Cup, Max Borghi had 129 yards on 22 carries and two touchdowns. Deon McIntosh had 49 yards and a touchdown. Dean Janikowski was was four-of-five on his field…