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Colorado State Falls 20-3 to Cougars - Recap

The Cougars were Week 5 winners on Saturday, coming out on top of the Rams by a score of 20-3 at Canvas Stadium.

Bettors who backed the Cougars were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 48.5.

Leo Pulalasi rushed for 50 yards, while Angel Johnson added 32 yards in the win. Joshua Meredith and Jeremiah Noga added 60 and 35 receiving yards respectively.

Jalen Dupree rushed for 68 yards for Colorado State, while Lloyd Avant added 33 yards. Jackson Brousseau threw for 188 yards for the Rams, while receivers Tommy Maher and Lloyd Avant had 51 and 43 yards respectively.

Colorado State was outgained by Washington State 347-334 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 20-19 by the Rams.

The time of possession battle favored Washington State as their offense was on the field for 31:23, longer than the 28:37 of their opponents.

Washington State heads into a 7 battle against Ole Miss. Colorado State, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Diego State.