Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward threw for 288 yards and accounted for four touchdowns, leading the Cougars to a 56-14 victory over Colorado. The win snapped Washington State's six-game losing streak and dashed the Buffaloes' hopes of a bowl game in their first year under head coach Deion Sanders. Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders left the game in the second quarter after taking a big hit and experiencing numbness in his hand. Backup QB Ryan Staub took over but couldn't prevent the defeat. Washington State's Brennan Jackson had two scoop-and-score touchdowns, while the Cougar defense forced three turnovers on a previously secure Colorado offense. The victory keeps Washington State's hopes for a bowl game alive, but they'll need to beat rival Washington next week to secure their spot. Despite a promising start, Colorado has now lost seven of their last eight games, falling short of their own expectations.