How the Cougs fared in Week 11 of the NFL season

Every week we highlight how the Cougs are faring in the NFL, but recently we could just call this the Deone Bucannon update. Bucannon’s season got off to a slow start due to an ankle injury, but that is an afterthought at this point. The Cardinals already picked up Bucannon’s 2018 option and it’s a good thing, because soon enough he is going to get paid.

Deone Bucannon - Arizona Cardinals - Linebacker/Safety

Bucannon continues to have a great season. He led the Cardinals in tackles on Sunday with 13. That included one tackle for loss. He also defended a pass and forced a fumble.

Xavier Cooper - New York Jets - Defensive Line

Like the Cougs, Cooper also got some rest this week with the New York Jets on a bye.

Joe Dahl - Detroit Lions - Offensive Line

Dahl is on injured reserve for the Lions.

Shalom Luani - Oakland Raiders - Safety

Luani recorded three tackles, including one TFL, during the Raiders’ loss in Mexico City.

Vince Mayle - Baltimore Ravens - Tight End

Mayle recorded a special teams tackle, but did not record an offensive stat this week.

Destiny Vaeao - Philadelphia Eagles - Defensive End

Vaeao batted down a pass to force a punt late in the Eagles’ win against Dallas.

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Football:

Recruiting: NU commit Tate Wildeman enjoys visit to Washington State | Big Red Today blog | omaha.com
Nebraska commit Tate Wildeman spent the weekend in Washington State on a recruiting trip, marking the latest sign of unrest within a 10-player class bracing for a potentially imminent Husker coaching change.

Pac-12 Week 12 power rankings: USC Trojans retain their spot on top - College Football Nation Blog- ESPN
2. Washington State (9-2, 6-2): For the second straight year, the Cougars have a chance to win the Pac-12 North in the Apple Cup.

Where Huskies, Cougars are ranked headed into Apple Cup | KREM.com
The Washington Huskies and Washington State Cougars are back-to-back in both college polls headed into next Saturday's Apple Cup.

First look: Washington State at Washington | The Spokesman-Review
No. 14 Washington State (9-2, 6-2) looks to erase a four-game skid in the Apple Cup game and more importantly, win a Pac-12 North title, when it travels to face No. 15 Washington (9-2, 6-2).

Their Pac-12 title hopes dashed, Huskies can still spoil Cougars’ shot at a conference crown | The Seattle Times
At some point around halftime of the Washington-Utah game Saturday night, Jake Browning looked up and saw the other result flash on the Husky Stadium scoreboard:

Soccer

WSU’s run in NCAA soccer playoffs ends with golden goal by Florida Gators | The Spokesman-Review
Deanne Rose scored a golden goal in the 104th minute to give Florida at 1-0 victory over Washington State in the third round of the NCAA playoffs on Sunday.