Overview

• North Texas turned five first-half takeaways into 28 points, building a 42-3 halftime lead and closing out a 59-10 win in Denton.
• WSU quarterback Jaxon Potter went 16-of-23 for 139 yards with three interceptions before being benched as the Cougars cycled through backups.
• Backup Julian Dugger fumbled on his second touch, and senior Zevi Eckhaus later completed 7 of 10 passes with a short rushing touchdown in late action.
• Freshman quarterback Drew Mestemaker led a balanced Mean Green attack that produced 10 chunk plays behind steady pass protection and wide-open targets.
• Washington State’s ground game managed 64 yards on 28 carries, deepening questions about offensive identity and personnel with Washington next on the schedule.