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Jonah Coleman rushes for 177 yards and scores 2 touchdowns, leading Washington to a victory over Colorado State

Coleman rushes for 177 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries, leading Washington to a 38-21 win against Colorado State in their Saturday night clash.

Jonah Coleman racks up 177 yards rushing and scores 2 touchdowns, leading Washington to a victory...
Jonah Coleman racks up 177 yards rushing and scores 2 touchdowns, leading Washington to a victory over Colorado State.

Jonah Coleman rushes for 177 yards and scores 2 touchdowns, leading Washington to a victory over Colorado State

In a nail-biting encounter on Saturday night in Seattle, the Colorado State Rams and the Washington Huskies fought tooth and nail. The Huskies eventually emerged victorious, extending their home winning streak to 21 games.

The first quarter saw both teams trading touchdowns. Tahj Bullock of Colorado State scored a 2-yard run to tie the game, while Jonah Coleman of Washington responded with a 26-yard touchdown run. The Rams took the lead again with Bullock's second touchdown of the game, but Coleman wasn't done yet. He rushed for another touchdown, this time from 17 yards out, to give Washington a 21-14 advantage.

The Rams refused to give up, tying the game for the second time with Jalen Dupree's 15-yard touchdown run just before halftime. The score remained 21-21 as the teams headed into the break.

In the second half, Adam Mohammed scored a touchdown for Washington with 10:43 left in the first half, and Jaxxon Warren caught a 27-yard touchdown pass from Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi to tie the game for the third time.

Makell Esteen intercepted a pass for Washington in the third quarter, but the Rams continued to fight back. Dupree rushed for 92 yards and one score for Colorado State, while Warren caught six passes for 79 yards and a touchdown.

The Rams were behind 21-14 after Eldridge's 1-yard touchdown run with 11:17 left in the third quarter, but they couldn't quite manage to take the lead. Coleman finished the game with a total of 177 yards and two touchdowns for Washington, while Demond Williams Jr. completed 18 of 24 passes for 226 yards and one touchdown.

In the end, Washington's home advantage proved to be the decisive factor, with the Huskies securing a hard-fought victory. The quarterback for Colorado State University in the game was Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, who was 17-of-32 passing for 180 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

This thrilling contest showcased the determination and skill of both teams, with Colorado State putting up a valiant effort against the home side. The Rams will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next game, while Washington will look to build on their home success.

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