Colorado-Washington State Preview Capsule

Posted November 19, 2015 6:00 am

By The Associated Press

Colorado (4-7, 1-6 Pac-12) at No. 24 Washington State (7-3, 5-2), 7:45 p.m. (ESPN2)

Line: Washington State by 15.

Series Record: Colorado leads 5-3.

WHAT'S AT STAKE

Washington State can guarantee a chance at a higher-level bowl game, such as the Alamo, with a win. Colorado is seeking to turn the corner after a series of close losses.

KEY MATCHUP

Washington State's Air Raid offense has been nearly unstoppable this season, as the Cougars average 414 yards a game through the air, against Colorado's defense.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Colorado: WR Nelson Spruce is one of the best in the Pac-12, ranking second in the league in receptions per game. QB Cade Apsay is making his first start in the place of the injured Sefo Liufau.

Washington State: QB Luke Falk has thrown for more than 4,000 yards and 35 touchdown passes and is being touted as a Heisman Trophy candidate by coach Mike Leach. His favorite target, Gabe Marks, leads the Pac-12 in receptions per game and is a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff award.

FACTS & FIGURES

Washington State is off to its best start since the 2003 team opened 8-2 ... Washington State leads the nation in fourth down conversions with 23 ... Dom Williams is second in touchdown receptions with 28 on the Washington State career list ... Colorado lost to UCLA and Southern California by a total of seven points ... Colorado has 13 regular season games this year because they opened at Hawaii ... Spruce owns Colorado career marks with 279 receptions and 3,116 yards.

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