Total Yards
Washington State333
Wisconsin368
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Wisconsin at Washington State
Sep 9, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 2
Away
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Final Score
22 - 31
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Home
Washington State
Pac-12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Washington State247
Wisconsin277
Rushing Yards
Washington State86
Wisconsin91
Turnovers
Washington State0
Wisconsin3
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature83°F
Wind3 mph NW
Humidity
22%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Washington State vs Wisconsin box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Washington State30:28
Wisconsin29:32
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Washington State holds off Wisconsin 31-22
Washington State defeated Wisconsin 31-22 in Week 2 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 333-368 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Washington State set the terms early in a game that finished 31-22. Nathanial Vakos 49 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Wisconsin the first major swing.
Washington State's box score carried the story: 333 total yards, 86 rushing yards, and 247 passing yards. Wisconsin finished with 368 total yards, including 91 on the ground and 277 through the air.
Washington State converted 7-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Washington State led 24-9 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dean Janikowski 46 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Nathanial Vakos 49 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 3-7 over Washington State).
Passing Touchdown
Cameron Ward pass complete to Kyle Williams for 4 yds for a TD (Dean Janikowski KICK) (Washington State led 7-0 over Wisconsin).
Fumble Return Touchdown
Brennan Jackson 2 Yd Fumble Return (Dean Janikowski Kick) (Wisconsin led 6-24 over Washington State).
Field Goal Good
Nathanial Vakos 29 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 9-24 over Washington State).
Field Goal Good
Nathanial Vakos 33 Yd Field Goal (Wisconsin led 6-14 over Washington State).
Field Goal Good
Dean Janikowski 46 yd FG GOOD (Washington State led 17-6 over Wisconsin).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-22
Washington State defeated Wisconsin.
Total yards
333-368
Washington State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
86
Washington State averaged 2.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
247
Washington State averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
Washington State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
Wisconsin's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Washington State | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 333 | 368 |
| Passing Yards | 247 | 277 |
| Rushing Yards | 86 | 91 |
| First Downs | 19 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-52 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-34 | 25-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 30:28 | 29:32 |