who won the apple cup
Washington Huskies won the most recent Apple Cup, defeating the Washington State Cougars 59–24 in the 2025 game in Pullman.
Quick Scoop: Who won the Apple Cup?
The Apple Cup is the long-running college football rivalry between the University of Washington Huskies and the Washington State University Cougars. In the latest edition played in 2025, Washington reclaimed the Apple Cup with a dominant road victory at Martin Stadium in Pullman.
- Final score: Washington 59, Washington State 24.
- Venue: Martin Stadium, Pullman, Washington.
- Occasion: 117th Apple Cup meeting between the programs.
- Trophy: The Apple Cup trophy returned to Washington after this win.
A standout performance came from Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr., who threw four touchdown passes and also ran for a score as the Huskies scored on every possession for much of the night. The 59 points were noted as a record-setting or program-best output for Washington in an Apple Cup, underscoring how lopsided this rivalry chapter was.
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Recent rivalry context
Washington and Washington State have been meeting in the Apple Cup since 1900, making it one of the older rivalry games in college football. Washington holds the overall edge in the series and has put together several long winning streaks, including an eight‑game stretch in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Washington has the longest series win streak at eight straight games.
- The series traditionally closes the regular season for both teams.
- The Huskies and Cougars represent the two largest public universities in Washington state.
The 2025 result also continued a recent trend where Washington has won most of the last several Apple Cups, taking three of the last five meetings noted in post‑game coverage.
Why the 2025 Apple Cup was notable
The 2025 game stood out not just for the margin, but for the way Washington’s offense controlled every phase.
- Washington scored touchdowns on seven of its eight scoring drives.
- The Huskies extended an early‑season streak of scoring on 21 straight offensive possessions.
- Defensive highlights included multiple interceptions, including a pick‑six that helped blow the game open.
Commentary around the game framed it as a statement win for Washington and a tough setback for Washington State, whose players and coaches discussed needing to improve the running game and overall execution afterward.
Key facts table
| Detail | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who won the latest Apple Cup? | Washington Huskies (University of Washington) | [3][5][7][9][1]
| Opponent | Washington State Cougars (Washington State University) | [3][5][7][9][1]
| Final score (2025) | Washington 59, Washington State 24 | [5][7][1][3]
| Location | Martin Stadium, Pullman, Washington | [1][3][5]
| Rivalry name | Apple Cup | [2][9][10]
| Series overview | Rivalry between UW Huskies and WSU Cougars dating back to 1900 | [9][10][2]
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