PULLMAN, Wash. — Jaxon Potter made his first collegiate start and threw a touchdown pass, Jack Stevens kicked a 32-yard field goal with three seconds left, and Washington State beat Idaho 13-10 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.

Potter, who was briefly benched in the second half, finished 24-of-31 passing for 209 yards.

Jimmy Rogers won his first game as coach for Washington State.

Washington State is 74-17-3 all-time against the Vandals and has won 11 straight in the series with Idaho.

Potter returned to lead the Cougars when they took possession at their own 7 with four minutes to go but Matyus McLain forced a fumble by Angel Johnson that was recovered Donovan Parham at the 10 with 2:21 left. Four plays later, Cameron Pope — who missed a 44-yard field-goal attempt

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