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Washington State vs Northern Colorado
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Washington State Cougars | 2 | Washington State leads |
 Northern Colorado Bears | 0 |
Meetings since 2019: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Washington State has won the last 2 meetings.
2-0 Regular season
2-0 Last 2
62-19 Avg score
2 Longest Washington State win run
Biggest Washington State win 64-21 in 2023, a 43-point margin.
Every Washington State vs Northern Colorado meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Washington State win | Pullman | 64-21 |
| 2019 | Washington State win | Pullman | 59-17 |
Scores from the Washington State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2019.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Washington State Cougars lead the series since 2019, 2-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Washington State and Northern Colorado meet.
How to watch Washington State vs Northern Colorado
When Washington State and Northern Colorado 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 Northern Colorado 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 Northern Colorado: the essentials
Washington State Cougars vs Northern Colorado Bears is a non-conference matchup that sets the Pac-12 against the Rocky Mountain (FBS). Washington State Cougars lead the series since 2019, 2-0. Across 2 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Washington State vs Northern Colorado 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 Northern Colorado against the whole conference, see Northern Colorado vs the Pac-12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Washington State and Northern Colorado?
Washington State Cougars lead the series since 2019, 2-0. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch Washington State vs Northern Colorado?
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 Northern Colorado in the same conference?
No. Washington State plays in the Pac-12. Northern Colorado plays in the Rocky Mountain (FBS). This is a non-conference game.