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WATCH: Jake Dickert Talks Washington State's 37-16 Win Over Texas Tech in Week Two

Joe Londergan

Sep 7, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert leads his team into Gesa Field at Martin Stadium before a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert leads his team into Gesa Field at Martin Stadium before a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images / James Snook-Imagn Images
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The Washington State Cougars moved to 2-0 on the season this weekend by taking down the Texas Tech Red Raiders 37-16 in Pullman. Jake Dickert coached his team to their first FBS win of the year and another record-setting performance by redshirt sophomore quarterback John Mateer. This time, Mateer set a new WSU record for rushing yards in a game by a quarterback with 197.

Now, Dickert's team turn their attention to the Apple Cup matchup in Seattle against the Washington Huskies later this week. Watch the full postgame presser below.

Notes

-Admiration of Mateer's rushing performance and reflection on what Mike Leach would think of it.
-On defensive improvements from Week One: "I'm so proud of the way those kids responded."
-"We took down a Power Five team, and we're a Power Five Team."
-"I think this can be a big catalyst and we know what's coming next week."

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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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