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Washington vs Colorado
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Washington Huskies | 13 | Washington leads |
 Colorado Buffaloes | 7 |
Meetings since 1915: 21, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
12-6-1 Regular season
1-1 Postseason
8-2 Last 10
29-17 Avg score
9 Longest Washington win run
Biggest Washington win 59-7 in 2013, a 52-point margin.
Biggest Washington loss 28-45 in 1989, a 17-point margin.
Every Washington vs Colorado meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Washington win | Seattle | 54-7 |
| 2021 | Colorado win | Boulder | 17-20 |
| 2019 | Colorado win | Boulder | 14-20 |
| 2018 | Washington win | Seattle | 27-13 |
| 2017 | Washington win | Boulder | 37-10 |
| 2016 | Washington win | Neutral | 41-10 |
| 2014 | Washington win | Boulder | 38-23 |
| 2013 | Washington win | Seattle | 59-7 |
| 2012 | Washington win | Boulder | 38-3 |
| 2011 | Washington win | Seattle | 52-24 |
| 2000 | Washington win | Boulder | 17-14 |
| 1999 | Washington win | Seattle | 31-24 |
| 1996 * | Colorado win | Neutral | 21-33 |
| 1990 | Colorado win | Boulder | 14-20 |
| 1989 | Colorado win | Seattle | 28-45 |
| 1985 * | Washington win | Neutral | 20-17 |
| 1976 | Colorado win | Seattle | 7-21 |
| 1959 | Washington win | Boulder | 21-12 |
| 1957 | Tie | Boulder | 6-6 |
| 1953 | Colorado win | Seattle | 20-21 |
| 1915 | Washington win | Seattle | 46-0 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Washington perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1915.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Washington Huskies lead the series since 1915, 13-7-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Washington and Colorado meet.
How to watch Washington vs Colorado
When Washington and 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 radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Washington vs 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 this season
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Washington vs Colorado: the essentials
Washington Huskies vs Colorado Buffaloes is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Big 12 (Power 4). Washington Huskies lead the series since 1915, 13-7-1. Across 21 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Washington vs Colorado head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Washington Huskies team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Colorado against the whole conference, see Colorado vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Washington and Colorado?
Washington Huskies lead the series since 1915, 13-7-1. The two programs have met 21 times on record.
How can I watch Washington vs 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 and Colorado in the same conference?
No. Washington plays in the Big Ten. Colorado plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.