WSU Bowl Game 2021: Cougars to Face Utah State in Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl

Washington State University (WSU) will face Utah State University (USU) in the 2021 Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl on December 18th at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The game will mark WSU's return to a bowl game after a two-year absence and will be the first meeting between the two schools since 1975.

WSU finished the regular season with a 7-5 record, including a 4-5 mark in Pac-12 play. The Cougars earned bowl eligibility with a 31-28 win over Arizona State in the Apple Cup on November 26th. WSU is making its 15th bowl appearance in school history and its second under head coach Nick Rolovich.

Utah State finished the regular season with a 10-2 record, including a 7-1 mark in Mountain West Conference play. The Aggies earned bowl eligibility with a 49-17 win over Utah Tech in the Mountain West Championship Game on December 3rd. USU is making its second bowl appearance in school history and its first under head coach Blake Anderson.

WSU Bowl Game

• WSU finished the regular season with a 7-5 record, including a 5-4 mark in Pac-12 play.
• The Cougars earned bowl eligibility with a 31-20 win over Arizona State in the Apple Cup on November 26th.
• WSU is making its 31st bowl appearance in school history and its second under head coach Nick Rolovich.
• Utah State finished the regular season with a 10-3 record, including a 6-2 mark in Mountain West Conference play.
• The Aggies earned bowl eligibility with a 24-14 win over Utah Tech in the Mountain West Championship Game on December 3rd.

WSU finished the regular season with a 7-5 record, including a 5-4 mark in Pac-12 play.

The Cougars started the season with a 1-3 record, including a disappointing loss to FCS opponent Portland State in the season opener. However, WSU rebounded with a three-game winning streak, including a key victory over Oregon State in Corvallis. The Cougars then lost two straight games to Stanford and Arizona State, but they finished the season strong with a 3-0 record, including a thrilling 40-34 overtime win over rival Washington in the Apple Cup.

WSU's offense was led by quarterback Jayden de Laura, who threw for 2,783 yards and 23 touchdowns with nine interceptions. Running back Max Borghi was also a key contributor, rushing for 880 yards and 12 touchdowns. The Cougars' defense was led by linebacker Jahad Woods, who recorded 104 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks.

WSU's 5-4 record in Pac-12 play was good for fifth place in the North Division. The Cougars finished behind Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Oregon State. WSU's only wins against ranked opponents came against Oregon State and Arizona State.

Overall, WSU's 7-5 record was a solid improvement over their 4-8 record in 2020. The Cougars showed a lot of promise during the season, and they will be looking to build on that success in 2022.

The Cougars earned bowl eligibility with a 31-20 win over Arizona State in the Apple Cup on November 26th.

The Apple Cup is an annual rivalry game between WSU and the University of Washington. The game is always played on the Friday after Thanksgiving, and it is one of the most intense rivalries in college football. WSU entered the 2021 Apple Cup with a 6-5 record, needing a win to become bowl eligible. Arizona State entered the game with a 8-3 record, and they were looking to finish the season with a perfect 9-0 record in Pac-12 play.

• WSU's offense got off to a fast start, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive.
  

  The Cougars then added a field goal in the second quarter to take a 10-0 lead. Arizona State finally got on the board with a field goal late in the second quarter, but WSU took a 10-3 lead into halftime.

• WSU extended their lead to 17-3 in the third quarter with a touchdown pass from Jayden de Laura to Calvin Jackson Jr.
  

  Arizona State responded with a touchdown of their own to make it 17-10, but WSU answered right back with a touchdown run by Max Borghi to make it 24-10.

• Arizona State cut the lead to 24-17 with a touchdown in the fourth quarter, but WSU's defense came up with a big stop on fourth down to force a turnover on downs.
  

  The Cougars then added a field goal to make it 27-17 with just over two minutes remaining in the game.

• Arizona State scored a touchdown with just 1:07 remaining in the game to make it 27-20, but WSU recovered the ensuing onside kick to seal the victory.
  

  The Cougars then took a knee to run out the clock and secure their bowl eligibility.

The win over Arizona State was a huge accomplishment for WSU. It was the Cougars' first win over their rivals since 2012, and it snapped Arizona State's eight-game winning streak in the Apple Cup. The win also gave WSU their first bowl berth since 2018.

WSU is making its 31st bowl appearance in school history and its second under head coach Nick Rolovich.

WSU's first bowl appearance came in 1916, when the Cougars lost to Brown University in the Rose Bowl. WSU has since appeared in 30 other bowl games, including the Rose Bowl (4), the Orange Bowl (3), and the Fiesta Bowl (2). The Cougars have a 15-15 record in bowl games.

Rolovich is in his second season as WSU's head coach. He led the Cougars to a 1-3 record in the COVID-shortened 2020 season. In 2021, Rolovich led WSU to a 7-5 record and a berth in the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl. This is Rolovich's second bowl appearance as a head coach. He previously led Hawaii to the Hawaii Bowl in 2019.

WSU's bowl appearance in 2021 is a significant accomplishment for the program. It is the Cougars' first bowl appearance since 2018, and it is a sign that the program is headed in the right direction under Rolovich.

WSU will be looking to add to its bowl record in the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl. The Cougars will face a tough opponent in Utah State, but they will be confident in their ability to win the game and finish the season on a high note.

Utah State finished the regular season with a 10-3 record, including a 6-2 mark in Mountain West Conference play.

Utah State's 10-3 record in 2021 is the best record for the program since 2012, when the Aggies went 11-2. Utah State's 6-2 record in Mountain West Conference play was good for second place in the West Division, behind only Boise State.

Utah State's offense was led by quarterback Logan Bonner, who threw for 3,628 yards and 36 touchdowns with 12 interceptions. Running back Calvin Tyler was also a key contributor, rushing for 1,088 yards and 12 touchdowns. The Aggies' defense was led by linebacker AJ Vongphachanh, who recorded 105 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks.

Utah State's only three losses in 2021 came against ranked opponents: Boise State, BYU, and San Diego State. The Aggies were competitive in all three games, and they could have easily won all three games with a few more plays going their way.

Overall, Utah State had a very successful season in 2021. The Aggies won 10 games for the first time since 2012, and they finished the season ranked No. 24 in the AP Poll. Utah State is a legitimate threat to win the Mountain West Conference in 2022, and they could be a dark horse candidate to make a run in the College Football Playoff.

The Aggies earned bowl eligibility with a 24-14 win over Utah Tech in the Mountain West Championship Game on December 3rd.

Utah State entered the Mountain West Championship Game with a 9-3 record, needing a win to become bowl eligible. Utah Tech entered the game with a 7-5 record, and they were looking to win their first Mountain West Championship. Utah State was a heavy favorite in the game, and they lived up to the expectations with a convincing 24-14 victory.

Utah State's offense got off to a fast start, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive. The Aggies then added a field goal in the second quarter to take a 10-0 lead. Utah Tech finally got on the board with a touchdown late in the second quarter, but Utah State took a 10-7 lead into halftime.

Utah State extended their lead to 17-7 in the third quarter with a touchdown pass from Logan Bonner to Deven Thompkins. Utah Tech responded with a touchdown of their own to make it 17-14, but Utah State's defense came up with a big stop on fourth down to force a turnover on downs.

Utah State then added a field goal in the fourth quarter to make it 20-14. The Aggies' defense then came up with another big stop, forcing Utah Tech to punt. Utah State took over with good field position, and they were able to run out the clock and secure the victory.

Tips

Here are a few tips for attending the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl:

1. Purchase your tickets early. Tickets for the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl are typically in high demand, so it is important to purchase your tickets as early as possible. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling the SoFi Stadium box office at (310) 253-4900.
2. Arrive early. SoFi Stadium is a large stadium, and it can take some time to get to your seats. It is important to arrive early to allow yourself plenty of time to park, enter the stadium, and find your seats.
3. Wear comfortable shoes. You will be doing a lot of walking at SoFi Stadium, so it is important to wear comfortable shoes. You may also want to consider bringing a blanket or cushion to sit on, as the seats in the stadium can be hard.
4. Stay hydrated. It is important to stay hydrated, especially in the warm California sun. Bring a water bottle or purchase one at the stadium. There are also several water fountains located throughout the stadium.

By following these tips, you can ensure that you have a great time at the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl.

The Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl is a great opportunity to see two of the top teams in the country compete in a thrilling bowl game. By following these tips, you can make sure that you have a great time at the game.

Conclusion

The Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl is a great opportunity to see two of the top teams in the country compete in a thrilling bowl game. Washington State University and Utah State University will both be looking to finish the season on a high note, and the game is sure to be a close one.

Here is a summary of the main points of the article:

• WSU finished the regular season with a 7-5 record, including a 5-4 mark in Pac-12 play.
• The Cougars earned bowl eligibility with a 31-20 win over Arizona State in the Apple Cup on November 26th.
• WSU is making its 31st bowl appearance in school history and its second under head coach Nick Rolovich.
• Utah State finished the regular season with a 10-3 record, including a 6-2 mark in Mountain West Conference play.
• The Aggies earned bowl eligibility with a 24-14 win over Utah Tech in the Mountain West Championship Game on December 3rd.

The Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl is sure to be a great game, and it is one that you will not want to miss.