Zion Tupuola-Fetui made sure nobody forgot about the Cougars planting their flag at Husky Stadium last year, and reminded the crowd after his sack of Cam Ward late in the fourth quarter.

But, let’s rewind a bit.  Husky offensive lineman Kaleb McGary celebrated Washington’s 28-15 victory over WSU in 2019 in “Snow Bowl 2”, in Pullman. That may have heated up the celebration side of the rivalry game.

Last season in Seattle when the Cougars broke the Husky’s 7-game Apple Cup winning streak and running back Max Borghi celebrated with a cigar.

That same evening, Cougar QB Jaden de Laura planted the famed Wazzu flag on the logo at Husky Stadium. Saturday night, unable to protect the end zone, the home team put security guards out to ensure no celebration would happen at midfield.

Perhaps rush end Zion Tupuola-Fetui had a premonition and planted a mock flag after a late sack–a celebration he kept under wraps for 365 days. However, it’s a “celly” that will be recast every Apple Cup in perpetuity.

Husky left guard Jaxson Kirkland adopted the entirety of the Pullman campus. You’ll have to excuse his typo as at 6-7 and 340 pounds it can’t be easy to poke the tiny keys on his phone perfectly but give him credit for this rather humorous tweet.

Washington’s offensive line’s answer to a Swiss Army Knife, who’s played multiple spots along the line, including a period at tight end, center Corey Luciano and RT Roger Rosengarten lit up a cigars in the visitor’s locker room after helping Washington put up 703 offensive yards. Pictured from left to right are LT Troy Fautanu, RG Henry Bainivalu, QB Michael Penix, LG Jaxson Kirkland, Rosengarten, Luciano, and backup QB Dylan Morris with the photobomb in the background on the far right.

Offensive line coach Scott Huff shared a shot with his boys and the Apple Cup trophy. In addition to the other linemen from Luciano’s tweet are Gaard Memmelaar and Geirean Hatchett.

ZTF joined tight end Devin Culp for a smooch of the trophy, later Culp puffed on a cigar.

After helping to hold the Cougars to 6 second half points, defensive back Alex Cook hoisted the Apple Cup trophy for cheering teammates and Husky fans in attendance, leading them in salute to Captain Husky chant.

And the epic chant that is normally reserved for the Husky Stadium tunnel, “Say who? Say what?” is captured by Seattle Times Husky beat reporter, Mike Vorel.

Shortly there after, Penix had a personal message for Husky fans at home. Make sure that you watch until the end.

Later, Penix had himself some alone with a stogie and the Apple Cup trophy

Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb a Broyles Award semi-finalist for offensive coordinator of the year, the lit one up with one of the best tackle duos in the country.

In the wee hours of the morning after the Huskies headed home on an Alaska Airlines chartered flight. Take a look at the interior lighting of the plane.

Kalen DeBoer got in the final word the day after.