Arizona Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Martin Stadium in Pullman, WA

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (+9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

The Washington State Cougars (1-2) welcome the Arizona Wildcats (2-1) at Martin Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Washington State opens this matchup as 9.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 47.5.

The Arizona Wildcats head into this matchup 2-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Wildcats took the field against the NIU Huskies and earned the victory with a final of 42-17. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Wildcats conceded 86 yds on 24 tries, which calculates to 3.6 yds per run surrendered. Arizona allowed 29 completions on 43 attempts for 255 yards, and a completion rate of 67.4%. In all, they ran 64 plays which gave them a total of 441 yards. The Arizona Wildcats ended up rushing 27 times and recorded 84 yards, which had them averaging 3.1 yards per carry.

When it comes to scoring points, the Arizona Wildcats are averaging 31.3 points per contest. As a team they maintain an average of 123.3 yards rushing ranking this team at 110th in D-1. The Wildcats have tallied 1,288 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Arizona has earned 7 passing touchdowns and 5 touchdowns via the ground. Arizona has 69 1st downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 15 penalties for 135 yards. They have surrendered the ball 5 different times.

The Wildcats are ranked 44th in the country when it comes to team defense, allowing 17.3 points per game. They are giving up an average of 3.0 yards per rush on the ground and 75.7 rushing yards per game on the season. During this campaign, they have given up 227 rushing yards through 3 contests. When talking about passing yards, the Wildcats have allowed 672 yds which has them sitting in 89th in D-1. They have conceded 224.0 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 64.0%. In total, they are surrendering 299.7 yards per contest putting them at 48th in the nation. They have surrendered 4 touchdowns through the air in addition to 2 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Cougars come into this game with a record of 1-2 for this season. For their last game, the Cougars took home the win by a final score of 48-7 against the Duquesne Dukes. Washington State ran the ball for 7.9 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 316 yds on 40 attempts. The Cougars finished the game with 512 yards while running 62 plays (8.3 yards per play). The Cougars pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 50.0%, surrendering 71 yds on 10 for 20 passing. Washington State conceded 32 running attempts for 114 yds (3.6 yds per carry).

When looking at the points being put on the board, the Cougars are ranked 116th in the country by scoring 21.7 points per game. The Washington State Cougars have an average of 306.7 yards/game, which has them sitting 124th in Division 1. The Washington State offense has 166 penalty yds on 20 infractions, which is good for 70th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 3 picks while conceding 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 54 first downs. For the season thus far, the Cougars currently have a total of 403 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 134.3 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 132nd in the nation. They maintain an average of 172.3 yards per game on the ground and have run for 517 yards in total.

Washington State has surrendered a total of 543 rushing yards (181.0 yards per outing) as well as 4 touchdowns rushing on the year. They have allowed 4 touchdowns through the air in addition to 177.0 yards/game, which puts them in 42nd in Division 1. In total, they have given up 65 total points. Their defense has earned no fumbles recovered and 2 picks so far this year. The Cougars defense has been on the field for 190 plays, which is 63rd in the nation. The Cougars are allowing 21.7 points per game, which puts them 66th in the country.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Wildcats -9.5

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