The University of Washington opened its 2025 football season with a commanding 24‑10 victory over Washington State in the Boeing Apple Cup, a rivalry game that drew statewide attention and set an early tone for the Huskies' campaign.
Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. was the catalyst of the offense, delivering 268 passing yards and two touchdowns, including a 5‑yard keeper that underscored his dual‑threat capability and helped the Huskies pull away from the Cougars.
Early momentum swung in Washington's favor when senior placekicker Tyler Robles converted a 48‑yard field goal, giving the Huskies a 7‑0 lead, and the defense reinforced the advantage with a Jeron Jones interception that moved the ball to the Washington State 21‑yard line, followed by Isaiah Ward's fumble recovery that forced the Cougars' second turnover of the night.
Washington State tried to respond with a 1‑yard touchdown reception from Rashid Williams that knotted the score at 10‑10, but the Cougars missed two field‑goal attempts by Jack Stevens, a 32‑yard and a 52‑yard try, while Alex McLaughlin's late fourth‑quarter interception preserved the Huskies' lead.
With 2:18 remaining, running back Jayden Limar capped the victory with an 11‑yard touchdown run, sealing a 24‑10 result and setting the stage for Washington's September 12 showdown against Utah State.