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BYU vs Washington State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 BYU Cougars | 4 | BYU leads |
 Washington State Cougars | 1 |
Meetings since 1981: 5. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
BYU has won the last 3 meetings.
3-1 Regular season
1-0 Postseason
4-1 Last 5
36-29 Avg score
3 Longest BYU win run
Biggest BYU win 30-6 in 2012, a 24-point margin.
Biggest BYU loss 41-46 in 1989, a 5-point margin.
Every BYU vs Washington State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BYU win | Pullman | 21-19 |
| 2012 | BYU win | Provo | 30-6 |
| 1990 | BYU win | Provo | 50-36 |
| 1989 | Washington State win | Provo | 41-46 |
| 1981 * | BYU win | Neutral | 38-36 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the BYU perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1981.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
BYU Cougars lead the series since 1981, 4-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when BYU and Washington State meet.
How to watch BYU vs Washington State
When BYU and Washington State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the BYU radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the BYU vs Washington State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The BYU this season
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BYU vs Washington State: the essentials
BYU Cougars vs Washington State Cougars is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the Pac-12 (Group of 6). BYU Cougars lead the series since 1981, 4-1. Across 5 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the BYU vs Washington State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the BYU Cougars team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Washington State against the whole conference, see Washington State vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between BYU and Washington State?
BYU Cougars lead the series since 1981, 4-1. The two programs have met 5 times on record.
How can I watch BYU vs Washington State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are BYU and Washington State in the same conference?
No. BYU plays in the Big 12. Washington State plays in the Pac-12 (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.