Washington State Cougars vs Colorado State Rams Prediction, 9/27/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington State Cougars vs Colorado State Rams

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location: Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, CO

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Rams (-4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

Canvas Stadium is the location where the Colorado State Rams (1-2) will play the Washington State Cougars (2-2) on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Colorado State opens this game as 4.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 50.5.

The Washington State Cougars head into this matchup 2-2 this season. In their last contest, the Cougars took the field against the Washington Huskies and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 59-24. The Washington State Cougars ran the ball a total of 28 different times and totaled 27 yds, which earned them an average of 1.0 yards per attempt. When the final whistle blew, they had 64 plays which totaled 304 yards. Washington State surrendered 16 pass completions on 19 tries for a total of 298 yds, and a completion percentage of 84.2%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Cougars gave up 173 yds on 33 tries, which averages out to 5.2 yards per run allowed.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the Washington State Cougars are averaging 20.8 points per contest. As a unit they're averaging 58.3 yards on the ground ranking this team at 135th in college football. The Cougars have racked up 1,186 total yards for the year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Washington State has compiled 6 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns. Washington State has a total of 70 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 23 infractions for 167 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 9 times.

The Cougars are sitting in 126th in college football in terms of team defense, conceding 35.3 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.4 yards per rush and 151.5 rushing yards per contest this year. During the season, they have given up 606 yards via the ground game in 4 outings. Concerning yards through the air, the Cougars are giving up 711 yards which puts them in 56th in the nation. They have relinquished 177.8 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 69.8%. Overall, they have allowed 329.3 yards per outing putting them at 54th in the nation. They have relinquished 9 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 9 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Rams come into this matchup with a record of 1-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Rams took a loss by a score of 17-16 against the UTSA Roadrunners. Colorado State ran the ball for 4.1 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 153 yds on 37 carries. The Rams finished the game with a total of 407 yds and they ran 75 plays (5.4 yds per play). The Rams passing defense conceded a completion rate of 51.9%, relinquishing 173 yards on 14 out of 27 passing. Colorado State surrendered 33 running attempts for 172 yards (5.2 yds per rush).

The Colorado State Rams are averaging 347.7 yards per game, which has them sitting 99th in D-1. The Colorado State offense has compiled 229 yards of penalties on 26 infractions, which is good for 40th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They average 156.0 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 468 yards for this year. They have given away 2 interceptions while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have been able to tally 64 first downs. When it comes to their ability to score points, the Rams sit 117th in the country by scoring 19.3 points per contest. Over the course of the season to this point, the Rams have a total of 575 yards through the air not to mention holding an average of 191.7 throwing yards per game, which ranks 99th in the nation.

Colorado State has yielded a total of 518 yards on the ground (172.7 yards per contest) in addition to 7 touchdowns via the rush on the year. They have conceded 2 touchdowns via the pass and 186.3 yards/outing, which has them ranked 47th in Division 1. This season, they have given up 72 points. They have earned 2 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions this year. The Rams defense has participated in 197 plays, which ranks 28th in Division 1. The Rams are surrendering 24.0 PPG, which has them 77th in Division 1.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Cougars +4.5

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