The Cougars had all three of their timeouts as the Lobos drove down the field for a game-winning touchdown. Here's why coach Jake Dickert didn't use them.

On that series, New Mexico ran five plays in the red zone, punctuated by quarterback Devon Dampier’s short scoring plunge for the final margin. In between, Dickert and the Cougars let the clock keep running, and after Dampier’s touchdown, WSU’s offense had only 21 seconds to tie or win the game.

Saturday was a tough night for the Washington State Cougars, who dropped a dramatic 38-35 result to an unranked New Mexico Lobos team. WSU's record now stands