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Washington State vs BYU
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Washington State Cougars | 1 | BYU leads |
 BYU Cougars | 4 |
Meetings since 1981: 5. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
BYU has won the last 3 meetings.
1-3 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
1-4 Last 5
29-36 Avg score
3 Longest BYU win run
Biggest Washington State win 46-41 in 1989, a 5-point margin.
Biggest Washington State loss 6-30 in 2012, a 24-point margin.
Every Washington State vs BYU meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BYU win | Pullman | 19-21 |
| 2012 | BYU win | Provo | 6-30 |
| 1990 | BYU win | Provo | 36-50 |
| 1989 | Washington State win | Provo | 46-41 |
| 1981 * | BYU win | Neutral | 36-38 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Washington State 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 Washington State and BYU meet.
How to watch Washington State vs BYU
When Washington State and BYU 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 Washington State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Washington State vs BYU 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 Washington State this season
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Washington State vs BYU: the essentials
Washington State Cougars vs BYU Cougars is a non-conference matchup that sets the Pac-12 against the Big 12 (Power 4). 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 Washington State vs BYU head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Washington State Cougars team hub, the Pac-12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For BYU against the whole conference, see BYU vs the Pac-12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Washington State and BYU?
BYU Cougars lead the series since 1981, 4-1. The two programs have met 5 times on record.
How can I watch Washington State vs BYU?
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 Washington State and BYU in the same conference?
No. Washington State plays in the Pac-12. BYU plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.