Washington State vs Utah State Prediction: Someone Has To Win
It's been a rough start for Washington State and Utah State, but one of them will come away with a Pac-12 win. Here's the CFN prediction and game preview.
Washington State and Utah State, two struggling college football teams, are set to face off in an upcoming game on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah. This marks the seventh meeting between the two teams, with Washington State edging out Utah State 24-20 in the most recent matchup, the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
In this matchup, Washington State will be without their top receiving threat, senior wide receiver Nash Alhakim, who is expected to miss the game with an unspecified injury. Meanwhile, Utah State will be without linebacker Kaleb Moshier, who was recently ruled out for the season with a torn labrum.
Both teams have been struggling this season. Utah State has only one win, against Troy, while Washington State has lost four games so far to Washington, Kansas State, Arizona, and Fresno State. However, Washington State does have a strong defense that has allowed only 4.7 yards per carry, compared to Utah State's 4.8 yards per carry.
While both teams have turned the ball over at crucial moments, the consensus line currently has Utah State favored by 5.5 points. However, a successful third-down conversion rate could be the difference in this game, as Washington State has a less than impressive 23% conversion rate on third downs against FBS teams. Utah State, on the other hand, has been able to slow down turnovers and has a stronger running game.
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