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AP POLL: Washington State Cougars Drop 6 Spots To #25 After New Mexico Loss

Joe Londergan

Nov 9, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert watches the video board during a game against the Utah State Aggies in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert watches the video board during a game against the Utah State Aggies in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images / James Snook-Imagn Images
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Despite another five-touchdown performance from Washington State quarterback John Mateer, Jake Dickert's team dropped their second game of the year on Saturday night. The Cougs' gave up a late touchdown drive to the Nex Mexico Lobos, sealing a 38-35 defeat in Albuquerque.

As a result of the loss, the Cougars fall from #19 to #25 in Sunday's latest AP Top 25 following the completion of the Week 12 schedule. The Cougars received 61 total votes this week after receiving 456 last week. They are five votes ahead of Missouri, who are just outside the top 25.

WSU's record now stands at 8-2, still their best start since the 2018 season.

Washington State's season continues Saturday, November 23 at an Oregon State team that fell to 4-6 over the weekend.

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Joe Londergan
JOE LONDERGAN

Joe Londergan joined the SI brand in 2023 with G5 Football Daily. With over 15 years of experience in covering and working directly in college and pro sports, Joe's expertise has been featured in Front Office Sports, SB Nation, and XRAY.FM. He is a member of both the Football Writers' Association of America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. Joe holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in sports administration from Seattle University. Outside of his writing career, Joe enjoys golfing, although he admits that while he hits driver decently, his short game is a liability.

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