Washington State Cougars
2025 Season Results

Washington State Cougars — 2025 Season Review

The Washington State Cougars completed the 2025 season with a 7-6 overall record , navigating a mixed campaign as a member of the Pac-12. The program averaged 22.5 points per game while allowing 20.2 points per contest across 13 games.

Notable victories on the season included a 28-3 victory at home against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, a 32-8 victory at home against Oregon State Beavers, and a 36-13 victory at home against San Diego State Aztecs. Each of these results showcased the program's ability to compete at a high level when it mattered most.

On the other side of the ledger, the Washington State Cougars absorbed a narrow 20-22 defeat to Virginia Cavaliers and a narrow 21-24 defeat to Ole Miss Rebels. These results, while disappointing, provided valuable experience for a program focused on continued improvement.

In Pac-12 play, the Washington State Cougars compiled a 1-1 conference record across 2 league contests. Conference matchups tested the Washington State program's depth and preparation week after week throughout the 2025 schedule.

The postseason brought Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: W 34-21, capping the 2025 campaign. The bowl game provided one final opportunity for the Washington State Cougars to compete on a national stage and represent the program before the offseason began.

At home, the Washington State Cougars went 5-1, while posting a 1-5 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2025 roster from start to finish.

The offense found its stride as the season progressed, scoring 169 points in the second half of the schedule compared to 124 in the first half. Defensively, the unit allowed 20.2 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2025 campaign.

Looking at the full body of work, the Washington State Cougars posted a 7-6 record in 2025, which demonstrated steady improvement. Across 13 games, the team battled with opponents with a scoring margin of +2.3 points per game. These results provided a blueprint for improvement moving forward.