Coach Paul Wulff's debut came against the high-powered Oklahoma State Cowboys. Brandon Gibson caught a highlight-reel touchdown, but the Cougars lost 39-13.
Washington State outgained Colorado 416 total yards to 117 thanks in large part to Alex Brink's 251 passing yards and Jason Hill's 206 receiving yards. But the Buffaloes trumped the Cougars 20-12.