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Authors Brian Floyd and Jeff Nusser wrap up Washington State's performance in the Apple Cup and against Kansas State, then preview Wednesday's big game with Gonzaga.

Fourth downs were hugely important in the Apple Cup, and UW's decision to always go for it in WSU territory won them the game.

The Cougs battled hard, but UW prevails and earns a bowl game.

The Tailgater's Guide to the 2010 Apple Cup previews the 103rd meeting between Washington and Washington State in NCAA football.

In the last of our series of memories, we look at the fallout from the Cougs' last Apple Cup win, in 2008.

The last time the Apple Cup was played in Pullman, WSU beat Washington in dramatic fashion -- overtime. Relive it here.

APPLE CUP PREVIEW: Washington Huskies. A statistical look at #WSU's rival.

The 2004 game was notable to some because it broke a WSU string of six losses to Washington. But we fondly remember it for a different reason: An Apple Cup take on the JibJab classic "This Land," featuring the game's coaches.

Washington State wide receiver Marquess Wilson was so explosive earlier in the season that he'd often force defenses to resort to interference. Whether he can return to early season form will be important on Saturday in the Apple Cup against Washington.

We continue on with video of our favorite Apple Cup memories. Up next: The 1992 Snow Bowl, in which WSU knocked off highly ranked Washington.