Overview

• Washington and Washington State have agreed to a five-year extension of the Apple Cup, ensuring the in-state rivalry will continue through at least 2028.
• The agreement comes amidst uncertainty as Washington is moving to the Big Ten starting next season and Washington State is yet to find a permanent home for its athletic programs.
• Next year's game will be played on Sept. 14 at Lumen Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks, before returning to the home campuses for the following years.
• The agreement comes even as the sides are in the middle of pending litigation as Washington State and Oregon State look to keep the Pac-12 alive moving into the future.
• Washington, ranked No. 4 in the latest AP Top 25, will host the Cougars on Saturday in Seattle, aiming for their first perfect regular season since 1991.