QB John Mateer runs wild as Washington State overwhelms Texas Tech in 37-16 rout
Washington State quarterback John Mateer (10) reaches for a touchdown while pressured by Texas Tech defensive back A.J. McCarty (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Young Kwak]
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Quarterback John Mateer rushed for 197 yards and one touchdown, Wayshawn Parker burst 43 yards for a TD as part of a 14-point blitz in 16 seconds in the second quarter, and Washington State raced past Texas Tech 37-16. Djouvensky Schlenbaker added a pair of short TD runs as the Cougars dominated their highest-profile opponent to visit Pullman during this season of transition for Washington State. Texas Tech was one of two Power Four opponents on the Cougars schedule. Mateer set a school record for yards rushing by a QB. Texas Tech QB Behren Morton threw for 323 yards and one TD on 58 attempts, but was intercepted twice.
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Washington State running back Wayshawn Parker (21) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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