Portland State upsets Washington State 24-17
Portland State quarterback Alex Kuresa completed just 7 of 12 passes for 61 yards, but led all rushers with 92 yards on 16 carries in the opener for both teams.
Washington State's opening drive stalled on Portland State's 4-yard line, and the Cougars settled for Erik Powell's 21-yard field goal and a 3-0 lead.
The Cougars had a bizarre drive on their second possession, moving forward and back over 90 yards because of penalties, and converting three fourth-down plays, before Powell's 22-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Aaron Sibley.
Washington State's first touchdown came on a screen pass from Falk to Keith Harrington, which the freshman running back turned into a 24-yard gain that gave the Cougars a 10-0 lead midway through the second quarter.
On Portland State's next possession, Jonathan Gonzales kicked a 42-yard field goal to tie the score at 10 with 4:37 left in the third.
Tavares Martin returned the ensuing kickoff to Portland State's 46, aided by a face-mask penalty against the Vikings.
Gabe Marks caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Falk to tie the score at 17 with 9:11 left.