Idaho at Washington State

Friday, October 21, 1921

Washington State beat Idaho 20–⁠3. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Washington State led the series 4–⁠0.

AwayIdaho4–⁠3–⁠1 in 1921
3
HomeWashington State4–⁠2–⁠1 in 1921
20

FinalHigh 48°F, low 36°F

In the newspapers

  • The East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current's story: WASHINGTON STATE HAS EASY VICTORY OVER IDAHO UNIVERSITY Game at Pullman Yesterday Ended 20 to 8 for w. S. G.. Both Sides Did Punting

    East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, Oregon, October 22, 1921, page 7

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    WASHINGTON STATE HAS EASY VICTORY OVER IDAHO UNIVERSITY Game at Pullman Yesterday Ended 20 to 8 for w. S. G.. Both Sides Did Punting PULLMAN Wash, Oct. 22.-The 2Sd annual gridiron contest between Washington state college and the Uni rersity of Idaho went to the Cougars yesterday afternoon by score of ~ to 3. Washington’s superiority was particularly apparent on forward pass es, Idaho having essayed several which could not be completed. The Idaho teams sole scoring came in the first period, when Irving kicked field goal from the Washington 2Jyard line. At the start of the second period Bohannon took Skadan’s pass Tor the first Washington touchdown In the middle of the third Sax went through center for seven yards for another, and in the final quarter SAY made 17-yard run, which permitted Sandberg to carry the ball cross ay a line plunge. Each side resorted to punts when straight football failed to gam yard age in the third quarter. In the fourth period forward passes, punts and open plays were still the rule. ldaho reached the Cougar ten-yard line at one point, but Washington recovered on yardage and punted. Near the close of the game Wash ington state held the invaders for their fourth down on the Washington one yard line. Sax and Moran were effective as yardage gamers for Wash ington and Jenne starred with punts and passes. Irving and Whiteomb featured the Idaho game. The Lineup. ldaho-Evans (capt.), left end; Vohs, left tackle; Neil left guard; Goff, center; F. Brown, right guard !; Glinderman, right tackle; B. Brown, right end; H, Bradshears, quarter; Irving, left half; Whitcomb, right half; A. Brashears. full. Washington State-Bohannon left end; Hamilton, left tackle; Durrwach. ter, left guard; Dunlap (capt.), center Mckay, right guard; Dunton. right tackle; Hanley, right end, Skadan quarter; Sax, left half; Jenne, right half; Moran, full.

  • The The Idaho Republican's story: U. OF I. DEFEATED

    The Idaho Republican, Blackfoot, Idaho, October 24, 1921, page 1

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    U. OF I. DEFEATED The University Of Idaho football team was defeated by Washington state college Friday by a score of 20 to 3.’@@t @ @a After holding big pep” rally there was a special train of twelve cars of idaho students attended the Pullman game. Following the splendid showing made a week ago Saturday against Portland’s team the Idaho players thought they would be the victors in their game with the Cougars.

Public-domain newspapers from the Library of Congress’s Chronicling America, found through the American Stories dataset (Dell and Harvard, CC BY 4.0). The text is the machine reading of the page, mistakes and all.

Photos from the game

  • University of Idaho vs. Washington State College [01]
    University of Idaho vs. Washington State College [01]Photo: University of Idaho, Public Domain Mark 1.0, via Digital Public Library of America

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Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Washington State 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Washington State leads 64–⁠8–⁠2 in 74 meetings, counting the 70 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Washington State 13, Idaho 10
2022Washington State 24, Idaho 17
2016Washington State 56, Idaho 6
2013Washington State 42, Idaho 0
2007Washington State 45, Idaho 28
2006Washington State 56, Idaho 10

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