Washington State Cougars Prepare for Friday Night Clash Against San Jose State Spartans

The Washington State Cougars, maintaining an undefeated record this season, are set to face off against the San Jose State Spartans on Friday night in a highly anticipated college football showdown. The game will take place at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium in Pullman, during Washington State University‘s Family Weekend.

The match is scheduled for a 7 p.m. PT kickoff on Friday, September 20, and will be broadcast nationally on The CW network. Seattle residents can tune into KUNS channel 51, Spokane viewers can access the game on KSKN channel 22, while Yakima-Tri-Cities will have it on CW9, and Portland on KRCW channel 32. For radio coverage, the game will air on the Sports Network from Learfield, and is available across a 20-station network spanning from Alaska to British Columbia to Oregon and throughout Washington State. Listeners can also access the broadcast worldwide via the Varsity Network app and Sirius XM Satellite radio. The flagship radio stations for the Cougars are KXLY 920AM/100.7 FM in Spokane and KHTR 104.3 FM in Pullman, with additional coverage in Seattle on KTTH 770 AM and selected games on Seattle Sports 710 AM.

Leading the Cougars is sophomore quarterback John Mateer, who has made a significant impact this season. In previous matches, he set a Washington State University record for quarterback rushing yards with 197 yards against Texas Tech and continued to display his dual-threat capabilities with rushing touchdowns in their recent Apple Cup victory against the University of Washington.

Both Washington State and San Jose State enter the game with a 3-0 record. The Cougars, part of the Pac-12 Conference, started their season with a commanding 70-30 victory over Portland State and followed it up with wins against Texas Tech and Washington. Meanwhile, the Spartans, competing in the Mountain West Conference, recently secured a 31-10 win against Kennesaw State and have been on a strong winning streak with nine victories out of their last ten games.

San Jose State will rely on their sophomore quarterback, who has shown proficiency with a 60.6% completion rate delivering 915 yards and nine touchdowns in the early games of the season. His performances, particularly in their recent games, position him as a key figure for the Spartans’ offensive strategy.

The Cougars are led by head coach Jake Dickert, who, in his third full season, has been pivotal in the team’s progression. The team is eager to build on last year’s 5-7 overall record as they face a team that stands among their top competitors.

The game not only represents a crucial clash for both teams’ seasons but also offers a chance for fans to continue engaging with the sport in a game filled with strategic plays and athletic prowess. Those unable to attend in person can enjoy the action from the comfort of their homes through comprehensive broadcast coverage available on various platforms.