One mistake that could've easily cost Washington State the game occurred shortly after the Cougars intercepted a pass from San Jose State quarterback Emmett Brown on the second play of overtime. All Washington State needed to do was run the ball and set up kicker Dean Janikowski for a potential game-winning field goal.

With 26 seconds left, moments after the Spartans took the lead with a long touchdown pass, the Cougars covered 40 yards in just three plays to tie the game.

It wasn't always pretty, but Washington State quarterback John Mateer helped his Cougars team grit out a double-overtime win over San Jose State on Friday night