The situation is similar to last season when the Cougars played at Cal. WSU was 6-0 and ranked in the top 10, then lost 37-3. That should help the Cougars stayed focused.
Washington State (7-1, 4-1 Pac-12) vs. California (5-3, 2-3)
When: Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:45 p.m.
Where: Martin Stadium
TV/Radio: Pac-12 Networks/710 AM
Line: WSU by 10
WSU players to watch
QB Gardner Minshew — 294 of 414, 3,183 yds., 26 TDs, 6 INTs
WR Tay Martin — 51 rec.