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Minnesota vs Washington State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Golden Gophers | 3 | Series level |
 Washington State Cougars | 3 |
Meetings since 1965: 6. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
2-3 Regular season
1-0 Postseason
3-3 Last 6
21-21 Avg score
2 Longest Minnesota win run
Biggest Minnesota win 41-11 in 1982, a 30-point margin.
Biggest Minnesota loss 9-41 in 1988, a 32-point margin.
Every Minnesota vs Washington State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 * | Minnesota win | Neutral | 17-12 |
| 1988 | Washington State win | Minneapolis | 9-41 |
| 1982 | Minnesota win | Minneapolis | 41-11 |
| 1976 | Minnesota win | Minneapolis | 28-14 |
| 1971 | Washington State win | Minneapolis | 20-31 |
| 1965 | Washington State win | Minneapolis | 13-14 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Minnesota perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1965.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1965 is level at 3-3. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Minnesota and Washington State meet.
How to watch Minnesota vs Washington State
When Minnesota 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 Minnesota radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Minnesota 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 Minnesota this season
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Minnesota vs Washington State: the essentials
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Washington State Cougars is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Pac-12 (Group of 6). The series since 1965 is level at 3-3. Across 6 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Minnesota 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Washington State against the whole conference, see Washington State vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Minnesota and Washington State?
The series since 1965 is level at 3-3. The two programs have met 6 times on record.
How can I watch Minnesota 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 Minnesota and Washington State in the same conference?
No. Minnesota plays in the Big Ten. Washington State plays in the Pac-12 (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.