SEATTLE — Alex Brink threw for 399 yards and five touchdowns, the last a 35-yarder to Brandon Gibson with 31 seconds left, and Washington State came from behind to win the 100th Apple Cup, 42-35, against Washington last night.

Brink completed 27 of 40 throws in his 40th and final start. He became the first Cougars quarterback to beat the Huskies three times while setting a record for passing yards in an Apple Cup game. Washington State's career leader in all major passing categories finished his career third in Pac-10 history in passing yards — and may have saved coach Bill Doba's job with the Cougars (5-7, 3-6 Pac-10).

"I'm not going to resign," said Doba. "I sure as hell hope I'm back, yes."

The 67-year-old Doba is 30-29 in five seasons in the head job, but hasn't led the Cougars to a bowl since 2003. WSU spokesman Bill Stevens confirmed the school will have an announcement on Doba's future Monday.

Redshirt freshman Jake Locker returned from a scary neck injury two weeks ago to rush for 103 yards and two touchdowns — including a go-ahead, 1-yard run that gave Washington (4-8, 2-7) a 35-28 lead with 12:18 remaining.

Locker also threw for 224 yards and a touchdown for the Huskies, which will now try to spoil No. 14 Hawai'i's undefeated season and quest for a Bowl Championship Series bid Saturday in their finale.

Locker threw two interceptions, the final one in the end zone by Alfonso Jackson as time expired. The Cougars then ran from their bench into an impromptu mosh pit in front of their roaring fans behind the end zone. Gov. Chris Gregoire walked into the throng to present Washington State with the Apple Cup trophy for the third time in four seasons.

UH OPPONENTS

NEW MEXICO 27, UNLV 6

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Marcus Smith caught a 63-yard touchdown pass from Donovan Porterie and returned the second-half kickoff 82 yards, setting up a 1-yard TD plunge by Rodney Ferguson for a 24-6 lead as the Lobos (8-4, 5-3 Mountain West) ended the regular season with a victory over the Rebels (2-10, 1-7).

Smith finished with eight receptions for 130 yards and Porterie was 18-of-32 for 199 yards passing. Kicker John Sullivan made two 45-yard field goals, boosting his national-best total to 26 on the season.

UNLV lost to Hawai'i, 49-14, Sept. 15.

WAC TEAMS

SAN JOSE STATE 27, NEVADA 24

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Adam Tafralis passed for 342 yards and two touchdowns to rally the Spartans (5-7, 4-4), who beat the Wolf Pack (5-6, 3-4) for the first time in six years.

Nevada had a chance to tie the game and force overtime but Brett Jaekle's 37-yard field goal attempt hit the left upright and bounced away as time expired, preserving the win.

San Jose State lost to Hawai'i, 42-35, in overtime Oct. 12. Nevada lost to Hawai'i, 28-26, Nov. 16.

FRESNO STATE 45, KANSAS STATE 29

FRESNO, Calif. — Tom Brandstater passed for a career-high 313 yards and two touchdowns to Marlon Moore, helping the WAC's Bulldogs knock the Big 12's Wildcats (5-7) from bowl contention.

Fresno State trailed 14-3 late in the first quarter, Brandstater found Moore for a 34-yard touchdown, then scored on a 1-yard sneak to put the Bulldogs ahead 17-14. Following a turnover, Ryan Mathews scored on a 2-yard run, and Moore's second touchdown catch with 1:08 left in the half put Fresno State ahead 31-14.

Fresno State lost to Hawai'i, 37-30, Nov. 10.

UTAH STATE 24, IDAHO 19

MOSCOW, Idaho — Quarterback Leon Jackson rushed for two touchdowns and passed for another Saturday to lead the Aggies (2-9, 2-6) over the Vandals (1-11, 0-8) in a battle of last-place teams in the Western Athletic Conference.

Brian Flowers had 127 rushing yards and a touchdown for Idaho. Vandal quarterback Nathan Enderle went 14-for-27 for 191 yards and one TD, but also threw three interceptions.

Idaho lost to Hawai'i, 48-20, Sept. 29. One week later on Oct. 6, Utah State lost to Hawai'i, 52-37.