Defensive coordinator Jake Dickert took over as the team's interim head coach for the reminder of the season.

The team played their home games in Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington, and competed as members of the North Division of the Pac-12 Conference.

After finishing the regular season with an overall record of 7–5, the Cougars accepted an invitation to the Sun Bowl, to face the Miami Hurricanes.

On December 26, the Hurricanes announced that they would not be able to play, due to COVID-19 issues; organizers stated that they would try to secure a replacement team to face the Cougars.

[1] On December 27, the Central Michigan Chippewas were named as the Sun Bowl replacement team.