Washington Huskies vs Washington State Cougars Prediction, 9/20/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Huskies vs Washington State Cougars

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Location: Martin Stadium in Pullman, WA

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (+20.0)

Total/Over-Under: 53

The Washington Huskies (2-0) are en route to Martin Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2025 where they will attempt to defeat the Washington State Cougars (2-1). Washington opens this matchup as 20.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total is set at 53.

The Washington Huskies come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Huskies stepped onto the field against the UC Davis Aggies and went home with a win by a final score of 70-10. On the ground, the Huskies gave up 76 yds on 24 attempts, which is 3.2 yards per rush surrendered. Washington conceded 14 pass completions on 28 tries for a total of 142 yards, and a completion percentage of 50.0%. For the game, they ran 76 plays which gave them a total of 628 yds. The Washington Huskies ended up rushing 46 times and accumulated 324 yds, which earned them an average of 7.0 yds per carry.

When talking about scoring points, the Washington Huskies hold an average of 54.0 PPG. As a team they average 303.5 yards on the ground which has them sitting 4th in the country. The Huskies have earned 1,137 yards in total this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Washington has totaled 2 touchdowns through the air and 12 touchdowns via the ground. Washington has accumulated 60 first downs, and they have been flagged for 11 infractions for 99 yds. They have turned the football over 1 time.

The Huskies are ranked 38th in the country regarding team defense, allowing 15.5 PPG. They are allowing an average of 3.2 yards per rushing attempt and 80.5 yards on the ground per contest on the year. During the season, they have conceded 161 running yards through 2 games. When talking about yards via the pass, the Huskies are conceding 322 yards which puts them in 10th in the country. They are allowing 161.0 yards per outing through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 50.8%. Overall, they have surrendered 241.5 yards/game which has them ranked 19th in D-1. They have conceded 2 touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Cougars step onto the field holding a record of 2-1 this year. When they last played, the Cougars took a loss by a score of 59-10 when they played the North Texas Mean Green. The Cougars finished with 275 yards while they ran 63 plays (4.4 yds per play). Washington State rushed the ball for 2.3 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 64 yards on 28 attempts. Washington State allowed 29 running attempts for 163 yards (5.6 yards per rush). The Cougars secondary conceded a completion rate of 85.3%, relinquishing 247 yards on 29 out of 34 through the air.

In relation to their scoring prowess, the Cougars sit 111th in D-1 by scoring 19.7 points per contest. The Washington State Cougars hold an average of 294.0 yards per game, ranking them 120th in the nation. The Washington State offense has racked up 157 yds of penalties on 21 infractions, which is good for 41st in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 3 picks while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to record 49 1st downs. For the year to this point, the Cougars have thrown for 676 yards through the air in addition to an average of 225.3 passing yards per contest, which has them sitting 72nd in the country. They hold an average of 68.7 yards per game on the ground and have run for 206 yards for the season.

Washington State has conceded a total of 433 yards on the ground (144.3 yards per game) and 6 touchdowns rushing on the season. They have given up 5 touchdowns through the air and 137.7 yards per game, which has them ranked 22nd in college football. Overall, they have surrendered 82 total points. They have tallied 2 fumbles recovered and 0 interceptions for the year. The Cougars defense has been on the field for 188 plays, which ranks 59th in college football. The Cougars are surrendering 27.3 points per game, ranking them 99th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Cougars college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Cougars +20.0

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