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MP grad tosses 5 TDs, but Cougars rally for 54-53 victory

Published 1:30 am Saturday, November 23, 2019

By Xxxxx Xxxxx Associated Press

MP grad tosses 5 TDs, but Cougars rally for 54-53 victory
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MP grad tosses 5 TDs, but Cougars rally for 54-53 victory
Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton (6) passes under pressure from Washington State defensive lineman Karson Block (50) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

PULLMAN — Anthony Gordon led Washington State on a 10-play, 58-yard touchdown drive with 1:10 remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Cougars a 54-53 victory over Oregon State Saturday night.

The win makes Washington State (6-5, 3-5 Pac-12) bowl eligible for the fifth consecutive year.

Gordon went 50 of 70 for 606 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions. He has 45 touchdown passes on the season, breaking Jake Browning and Jared Goff’s Pac-12 single season record.

Renard Bell had 108 receiving yards and two touchdowns and Dezmon Patmon added 75 yards and two touchdowns for the Cougars. Max Borghi rushed for 44 yards and two touchdowns.

Former Marysville Pilchuck High School standout Jake Luton was 22 for 40 for 408 yards passing, five touchdowns and one interception for Oregon State (5-6, 4-4).

Jermar Jefferson rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns. He had two receiving touchdowns as well. Champ Flemmings had 110 yards receiving and a touchdown.

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