The Washington State Cougars (2-0) face off against the Washington Huskies (2-0) on Saturday, September 14th. This game will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle and televised on PEAC. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Kickoff is set for 3:30 ET.
Washington State Cougars vs Washington Huskies
Washington State Offense Breakdown
Washington State’s offense was led by quarterback John Mateer, who threw for 115 yards and one touchdown, completing 47.4% of his passes. The Cougars’ offense totaled 416 yards, with 301 of those coming on the ground. Mateer also had a strong game running the ball, gaining 197 yards on 21 carries and adding a rushing touchdown.
Washington State’s ground game was dominant, with four rushing touchdowns and 301 yards on 46 carries. Josh Meredith was the leading receiver, with two catches for 54 yards.
Washington Offense Breakdown
In their 30-9 victory over Eastern Michigan, Washington’s offense put up 517 total yards and 23 first downs. The Huskies’ ground game was effective, gaining 201 yards on 27 carries, and their passing attack added 316 yards and four touchdowns.
Quarterback Will Rogers completed 80.8% of his passes for 261 yards and four touchdowns, finishing with a passer rating of 148.08. Jonah Coleman led the ground game with 104 yards on 11 carries, and Jeremiah Hunter was the top receiver with five catches for 72 yards and a touchdown.
Washington State Team Defense
Washington State’s defense will need to tighten up after allowing 491 total yards in their last game. Despite holding Texas Tech to just 27 rushing yards, the Cougars gave up 343 passing yards on 35 completions. They did come up with two interceptions, but they allowed 24 first downs and 37 points.
Washington State Team Defense
Washington’s defense held Eastern Michigan to just 9 points in their most recent game, allowing a total of 204 yards. The Huskies were particularly strong against the run, giving up only 75 yards on the ground. In the passing game, they allowed 129 yards on 16 completions, with Eastern Michigan attempting 27 passes.
Washington State vs Washington Trends
- Through their last three road contests, the Washington State Cougars offense has averaged 29 points per game while allowing an average of 34. Washington State posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Washington has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 29 points per game while allowing 32. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Washington State Cougars have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
- As the betting favorite, the Washington Huskies have an ATS mark of just 3-6-1 in their last ten games. Washington posted a straight up mark of 10-0 in these matchups.
Cougars vs Huskies Prediction
Our projections for this Washington vs. Washington State matchup have the Huskies winning 26-22, but with Washington State coming out on top as the road underdog with the +4.5 point spread. If you’re looking for a good over/under bet, we suggest taking the under, as our model has these teams combining for 48 points.
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Last updated:September 11, 2024 Washington Huskies, Washington State Cougars