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Kirby Vorhees has 4 of 9 TD runs by Washington State in skid-busting 73-7 romp over Colorado State
Kirby Vorhees ran for 197 yards and four touchdowns as Washington State piled up 535 rushing yards and snapped a six-game skid.
On Saturday, the Washington State Cougars snapped a six-game losing streak with a 73-7 victory over Colorado State at Gesa Field, scoring nine rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown in a historic offensive explosion.
Following a Halloween night loss at San Diego State that dropped the Cougars to 1-8, coach Kirby Moore and his staff initiated a deep dive into team issues during the bye week. Adjustments paid immediate dividends Saturday night.
Running back Kirby Vorhees rushed for 197 yards and four touchdowns on 12 carries, including a program-record 98-yard run, while quarterback Owen Eshelman accounted for four total scores with 13 completions on 14 passes.
Washington State University set a program record with 535 rushing yards, marking the team's highest total against an FBS opponent in school history. The Cougars amassed 674 total yards during the dominant victory.
The Cougars return to action next week, traveling to face Texas State on the road as they seek to build momentum from this breakthrough performance. The matchup marks a critical test of whether Saturday's adjustments prove sustainable.