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Colorado vs Washington State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Colorado Buffaloes | 6 | Washington State leads |
 Washington State Cougars | 8 |
Meetings since 1981: 14. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Washington State has won the last 4 meetings.
6-8 Regular season
3-7 Last 10
19-27 Avg score
4 Longest Washington State win run
Biggest Colorado win 37-19 in 1996, a 18-point margin.
Biggest Colorado loss 14-56 in 2023, a 42-point margin.
Every Colorado vs Washington State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Washington State win | Pullman | 14-56 |
| 2019 | Washington State win | Pullman | 10-41 |
| 2018 | Washington State win | Boulder | 7-31 |
| 2017 | Washington State win | Pullman | 0-28 |
| 2016 | Colorado win | Boulder | 38-24 |
| 2015 | Washington State win | Pullman | 3-27 |
| 2012 | Colorado win | Pullman | 35-34 |
| 2011 | Washington State win | Boulder | 27-31 |
| 2004 | Colorado win | Pullman | 20-12 |
| 2003 | Washington State win | Boulder | 26-47 |
| 1996 | Colorado win | Boulder | 37-19 |
| 1987 | Colorado win | Boulder | 26-17 |
| 1982 | Colorado win | Pullman | 12-0 |
| 1981 | Washington State win | Boulder | 10-14 |
Scores from the Colorado perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1981.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Washington State Cougars lead the series since 1981, 8-6. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Colorado and Washington State meet.
How to watch Colorado vs Washington State
When Colorado 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 Colorado radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Colorado 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 Colorado this season
Follow Colorado in the title race on the Big 12 standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Big 12 rivalry pages, or browse every Big 12 matchup.
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Colorado vs Washington State: the essentials
Colorado Buffaloes vs Washington State Cougars is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the Pac-12 (Group of 6). Washington State Cougars lead the series since 1981, 8-6. Across 14 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Colorado 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 Colorado Buffaloes 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 Colorado and Washington State?
Washington State Cougars lead the series since 1981, 8-6. The two programs have met 14 times on record.
How can I watch Colorado 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 Colorado and Washington State in the same conference?
No. Colorado plays in the Big 12. Washington State plays in the Pac-12 (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.