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WATCH: Washington State's First Touchdown of the 2024 Football Season

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Sep 16, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback John Mateer (10) carries the ball against the Northern Colorado Bears in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 16, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback John Mateer (10) carries the ball against the Northern Colorado Bears in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports | James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Washington State's season opener got off to a slightly rocky start after the Cougar defense allowed Portland State to capitalize on a five-play, 65-yard drive with a touchdown to take a 7-0 lead. Fortunately for the Cougs, they answered quickly on the subsequent drive with a touchdown of their own.

In his first college start, redshirt freshman John Mateer capped an eight-play, 75-yard touchdown drive with a 30-yard touchdown pass to Oregon transfer Kris Hutson.

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It's not only the first touchdown of the year for the Cougars, it's the first score for Kris Hutson as a Cougar and his first college touchdown since 2021. Hutson transferred to WSU this offseason after spending four seasons with the Ducks, where he made 80 catches for 936 yards and two touchdowns, and came to the Palouse recommended by Oregon coach Dan Lanning.

The Cougars' first game of the season is live on The CW.

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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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