PULLMAN — Not five seconds had passed after Owen Eshelman’s pick fell into the hands of Boise State defender Boen Phelps when the reality began to set in for Washington State.

This one is probably a loss.

All things considered, Eshelman played a solid game on Saturday night, completing 21 of 40 passes for 191 yards and the one pick. He led one touchdown drive, a long series that tied the game shortly before halftime, and he laced a couple passes that reminded everyone of his long-term potential.

In a vacuum, Eshelman’s one interception shouldn’t be a backbreaker for WSU. He’s a redshirt freshman, and mistakes are going to happen.…