Washington State Cougars vs Utah State Aggies Prediction, 12/22/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington State Cougars vs Utah State Aggies

Date: Monday, December 22, 2025

Location: Albertsons Stadium in Boise, ID

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Aggies (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52

The Utah State Aggies (6-6) are hosting the Washington State Cougars (6-6) at Albertsons Stadium on Monday, December 22, 2025 in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. Utah State opens as 3.0-point favorites. The total is 52.

The Washington State Cougars head into this matchup 6-6 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cougars went up against the Oregon State Beavers and walked away with a win by a score of 32-8. When all was said and done, they tallied 62 plays for 383 yds. The Washington State Cougars rushed the ball a total of 34 different times and recorded 186 yards, which earned them an average of 5.5 yds per carry. On the ground, the Cougars conceded 40 yds on 29 attempts, which calculates to 1.4 yds per run allowed. Washington State surrendered 28 completions on 41 tries for a total of 240 yds, and a completion rate of 68.3%.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Washington State Cougars have an average of 21.6 points per outing. As a unit they're holding an average of 117.6 yards in the run game ranking them 115th in Division 1. The Cougars have racked up 3,775 total yards for this campaign. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Washington State has totaled 16 passing touchdowns and 16 touchdowns via the ground. Washington State has 224 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 82 penalties for 658 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 17 different times.

When talking about yards through the air, the Cougars are allowing 2,074 yds which ranks them 12th in the country. They have allowed 172.8 yards per contest through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 64.6%. During this campaign, they are granting 303.3 yards per game which has them sitting 18th in D-1. They have allowed 14 touchdowns by air as well as 14 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for 3.9 yards per attempt on the ground and 130.6 rushing yards per game this season. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 1,567 yards on the ground through 12 games. The Cougars sit in 27th in the country regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 20.2 points per contest.

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The Aggies come into this game with a record of 6-6 this year. The last time they took the field, the Aggies took a loss by a score of 25-24 when they faced the Boise State Broncos. Utah State conceded 46 running attempts for 171 yards (3.7 yards per carry). The Aggies pass defense gave up a completion rate of 53.1%, surrendering 341 yds on 26 for 49 passing. The Aggies finished the contest with a total of 405 yds and they ran 66 plays (6.1 yds per play). Utah State rushed the ball for 6.5 yards per tote, totaling 221 yards on 34 carries.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Aggies are sitting 37th in the country with an average of 31.8 points per contest. The Utah State Aggies hold an average of 422.4 yards per contest, which has them sitting 31st in the nation. The Utah State offense has accrued 708 yds of penalties on 92 infractions, which ranks 12th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 4 picks while allowing opponents to recover 6 fumbles and they have recorded 256 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Aggies currently have a total of 3,017 passing yards as well as an average of 251.4 passing yards per game, ranking them 46th in D-1. They are averaging 171.0 yards per game on the ground and have run for 2,052 yards in total.

Utah State has allowed a total of 2,101 yards on the ground (175.1 yards per contest) in addition to 18 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. They have given up 23 touchdowns through the air and 249.3 yards per game, which has them ranked 117th in the nation. This season, they have conceded 340 points in total. Their defense has earned 4 fumbles and 10 interceptions on the campaign. The Aggies defense has been on the field for 880 plays, which is good for 127th in D-1. The Aggies are conceding 28.3 points per game, which puts them 90th in Division 1.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cougars +3.0

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