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Washington State Cougars @ No. 4 Washington Huskies

Current Records: Washington State 5-6, Washington 11-0

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium -- Seattle, Washington
  • TV: FOX
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
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  • Ticket Cost: $245.30

What to Know

Washington is 6-1 against Washington State since November of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. Both teams will face off in a Pac-12 battle at 4:00 p.m. ET at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Washington is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt want to keep things rolling.

Two of the premier teams in all of college football squared off on Saturday, and it was Washington coming away with the 'W'. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Oregon State and snuck past 22-20.

Rome Odunze and Michael Penix Jr. were among the main playmakers for Washington as the former picked up 106 receiving yards and two touchdowns and the latter threw for 162 yards and two touchdowns. Penix Jr. has been a model of consistency, as he's now posted a passer rating of 70 or better in the last 11 games he's played. Dillon Johnson and his 89 yards on the ground were also a key factor in Washington's victory.

Washington State can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game last Friday. They claimed a resounding 56-14 victory over Colorado at home.

Cameron Ward was his usual excellent self, throwing for 288 yards and two touchdowns, while also punching in two touchdowns on the ground. Ward has been a model of consistency, as he's now posted a passer rating of 70 or better in the last 11 games he's played.

Another reason for the win was Washington State's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Ron Stone Jr. was especially locked on to Colorado's QB and sacked him twice. Another playmaker for Washington State has been Leyton Smithson who managed to return a punt zero-yards to the end zone in the first quarter.

The last time Washington lost on the road was back back in October of 2022. Having now won eight straight away games, they've pushed their record up to 11-0. As for Washington State, their win bumped their record up to 5-6.

Looking ahead, Washington is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 15 points.

Keep an eye on the quarterbacks in this one, as both both teams don't mess around when it comes to the passing game. The Huskies have been excellent in the air this season, having averaged 358.4 passing yards per game (they're ranked first in passing yards per game overall). However, it's not like the Cougars (currently ranked fourth in passing yards per game) struggle in that department as they've been averaging 337.7 per game. It's looking like Saturday's matchup might be a classic QB duel. Check CBS Sports after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more college football content.

Odds

Washington is a big 15-point favorite against Washington State, according to the latest college football odds.

Bettors have moved against the Huskies slightly, as the game opened with the Huskies as a 16.5-point favorite.


The over/under is set at 65.5 points.

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Series History

Washington has won 6 out of their last 7 games against Washington State.

  • Nov 26, 2022 - Washington 51 vs. Washington State 33
  • Nov 26, 2021 - Washington State 40 vs. Washington 13
  • Nov 29, 2019 - Washington 31 vs. Washington State 13
  • Nov 23, 2018 - Washington 28 vs. Washington State 15
  • Nov 25, 2017 - Washington 41 vs. Washington State 14
  • Nov 25, 2016 - Washington 45 vs. Washington State 17
  • Nov 27, 2015 - Washington 45 vs. Washington State 10

Injury Report for Washington

  • Giles Jackson: doubtful (Redshirt)
  • Gaard Memmelaar: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)
  • Dillon Johnson: questionable (Lower Leg)
  • Denzel Boston: questionable (Undisclosed)
  • Armon Parker: out (Undisclosed)
  • Zach Durfee: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)

Injury Report for Washington State

  • Chau Smith-Wade: out (Undisclosed)
  • Lawrence Falatea: Out for the Season (Knee)
  • Rashad McKenzie: Out for the Season (Leg)
  • Esa Pole: out (Ankle)
  • Leo Pulalasi: probable (Undisclosed)