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No. 4 Washington finishes the regular season undefeated with a 24-21 win over Washington State in the Apple Cup. Washington State's defense was a silver lining in the loss, and Michael Penix Jr. had an odd reaction to the game.

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In the Apple Cup matchup between the Washington Huskies and the Washington State Cougars, the Huskies came out on top with a 24-21 victory, capping off a perfect regular season [SI.com]. The game was a closely contested rivalry matchup, with both teams putting up a strong fight.

Washington State's defense was a standout in the game, even in the loss. They were able to hold Washington's offense to just 24 points, which is below their season average [Seattle Times]. The Cougars' defense came up with several key stops and turnovers throughout the game, giving their team a chance to win. Despite the loss, their defensive performance was seen as a silver lining in an otherwise disappointing outcome for Washington State [Seattle Times].

The game had its fair share of odd moments, including a strange reaction from Washington State quarterback Michael Penix Jr. after throwing a touchdown pass [Larry Brown Sports]. The touchdown came in the fourth quarter and brought the Cougars within three points of the lead. However, instead of celebrating, Penix seemed to be upset or agitated about something, leading to confusion among the commentators and viewers.

Washington secured the win with a last-second field goal, preserving their perfect regular season and securing the victory in the Apple Cup rivalry game [Fox News]. The game was a hard-fought battle, with both teams trading blows and big plays throughout. Ultimately, Washington was able to come out on top and finish their regular season undefeated [NBC Sports].

For Washington State, the loss was a heartbreaker as they fell just short of a stunning upset against their rival. Despite the disappointment, the Cougars put up a strong fight and showed promising signs for their program moving forward [Seattle Times]. They will now shift their focus to their bowl game, where they will look to finish the season on a high note.

Overall, the Apple Cup matchup between Washington and Washington State was a highly anticipated and closely contested game. Washington's perfect regular season and victory in the rivalry game marked a successful season for the Huskies, while Washington State showed promise despite the loss.

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