Washington State vs Washington Prediction: Can There Be More Apple Cup Magic?
The rivalry takes center stage as Washington State tries to stun Washington in the Apple Cup. Here's the CFN prediction and game preview.
The highly anticipated annual rivalry game of Washington State vs. Washington is set to take place on September 6, 2026, at the Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. With the first encounter between the two teams dating back to 1917, the stakes are high for both programs. Washington State has a stronger all-time series record, but the Huskies have been on a winning streak in recent years.
The upcoming game marks the debut of new head coach Kirby Moore for Washington State, who will need to quickly build a competitive team. The defense will be key, as it must improve despite losing a significant number of players to Iowa State. On the other hand, Washington will rely on their quarterback and defense to control the game, with the latter needing to prove they can stop the Cougar's ground game after a tough loss to Iowa State.
The game will set the tone for the rest of the season, with both teams hoping to demonstrate their strength in the Pac-12 and Big Ten conferences, respectively. With a consensus line of Washington -22.5 and an over/under of 50.5 points, the betting community seems to favor the Huskies. However, the passion and competitiveness of this historic rivalry could make for an exciting showdown between the two programs.
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