Colorado is coming off its first Pac-12 victory while No. 15 Washington State is trying to bounce back after suffering its first overall loss, a humbling 37-3 setback at California last week.
The teams play Saturday in Pullman, Wash., with the Cougars (6-1, 3-1 Pac-12) hoping to get back on track toward a league title and a big bowl game.
"We played sorry and got what we deserved," coach Mike Leach said of the loss to the Golden Bears. "The team is pretty determined to improve, pretty determined to focus in."
The loss to Cal included five interceptions from senior quarterback Luke Falk, who was sacked nine times.