Washington State Hosts Colorado State After a Week Off

Published November 8, 2026.

Washington State will host Colorado State on November 14 at 7:30 p.m. Pacific time, with the game airing on CBS Sports Network. The Cougars are 1-8 and the Rams 3-6. Washington State opened as a 7.5-point favorite; a FanDuel line listed the spread at 9.5 points. The over-under is 67.5, the highest total listed for a game this season.

The teams head into the matchup with sharply contrasting statistical profiles. Colorado State averages 444.1 yards and 35.8 points per game, while Washington State produces 307.7 yards and 19 points. The Rams have struggled defensively, allowing 542.2 yards and 44.8 points per game. Washington State gives up 377.2 yards and 27.4 points per game.

Colorado State quarterback Hauss Hejny has thrown for 1,391 yards, 16 touchdowns and two interceptions, completing 65.4% of his passes. Washington State’s leading passer, Caden Pinnick, has 952 yards, three touchdowns and five interceptions. The Cougars’ Kirby Vorhees leads their rushing attack with 292 yards and four touchdowns; Rams running back Jayden Brown has 456 yards and three scores.

Washington State lost 26-20 at San Diego State on October 31, then had a bye week. Coach Kirby Moore said the team focused on execution and finishing during the break. Colorado State is coming off a 64-38 loss to Boise State on November 7. The Cougars won last season’s meeting 20-3 and have won all three matchups between the teams this decade. Both teams next play on November 21, with Washington State visiting Texas State and Colorado State traveling to Fresno State.