No. 18 Virginia secured a tight 22–20 victory over Washington State, reflecting just how competitive inter-conference matchups can be in college football. The Cavaliers held on in the final moments to preserve their ranking and edge the Cougars by two points.

After days of speculation, Washington State University has officially designated Zevi Eckhaus as its starting quarterback for the Apple Cup. The move follows a week of uncertain signals from the coaching staff, culminating in a clear decision.