Washington State Football Stumbles in Second Half, Falls 24-20 to JMU Washington State Cougars football suffered a heartbreaking 24-20 loss to the James Madison Dukes on Saturday, squandering a halftime lead in Harrisonburg. Despite a strong start, the WSU offense sputtered late, dropping the Cougars to 5-6 on the 2025 college football season. Quarterback Zevi Eckhaus led Washington State with 171 passing yards and two total touchdowns, including a 4-yard rushing score that put the Cougs up 17-10 at the break. However, a costly pick-six and a stagnant second-half offense doomed WSU. The defense, which held firm early, surrendered two explosive plays—a 68-yard pass and a 58-yard rushing touchdown by JMU’s Wayne Knight—that ultimately sealed the game. Key Washington State vs. JMU stats highlight the struggle: the Cougs managed just 3 points in the second half. Washington State football must now regroup for a critical season finale against Oregon State to fight for bowl eligibility. Key Stats: Zevi Eckhaus (WSU): 19/31, 171 Yds, 1 TD, 1 INT Tony Freeman (WSU): 6 Rec, 81 Yds, 1 TD Final Score: JMU 24, WSU 20 Gavin Hite of UP West Sports joins the show to discuss the state of the Cougs. Welcome to Pac-12 Daily: your front row seat to the next era of college athletics. The new Pac-12 is rising with Oregon State, Washington State, and fresh faces like Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Utah State, Texas State, and Gonzaga basketball. Here you’ll find bold takes, breaking news, recruiting battles, game previews, rivalries, and the stories no one else is telling. From the legacy of the old Pac-12 to the rebuild that’s about to shake up college sports, we’ve got you covered. For more in-depth coverage, visit: https://blueprintsportsnetwork.com/pac-12-daily/ Connect with Us: Twitter/X: https://x.com/Pac12Daily Website: https://blueprintsportsnetwork.com/ If you love real analysis and authentic coverage of the new Pac-12, hit that SUBSCRIBE button, drop a comment with your take, and share this video with other fans. Let’s build this community together.