Instant Reactions: 118th Apple Cup
- Washington's Rylon Dillard-Allen was ejected for targeting Washington State quarterback Caden Pinnick, with the penalty negating a Huskies fumble recovery and extending a drive that produced a field goal.
- Washington lineman Champ Taulealea drew two holding penalties within three plays that moved the offense out of the red zone, while left tackle Kodi Greene's holding penalty offset a pass-interference call that would have improved field position.
- The Washington reviewer contrasted Demond Williams' pocket-focused fall-camp approach with his valuable scrambling against Washington State, including a third-and-nine conversion and a touchdown, while judging his passing decisions a continuing work in progress.
- The Washington review credited freshman Ramzak Fruean with explosive edge play and strong run defense and fellow first-year defensive-line starter Derek Colman-Brusa with interior disruption and a tipped pass, while cautioning that Washington State's line was overmatched.
- Washington's Jacob Manu led the Huskies with 11 tackles against Washington State, supplying the team's highest tackle total in the season opener.
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