Colorado State Rams vs Washington State Cougars Prediction, 11/14/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Colorado State Rams vs Washington State Cougars

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Location: Martin Stadium in Pullman, WA

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 66.5

The Washington State Cougars (1-8) will play the Colorado State Rams (3-6) at Martin Stadium on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Colorado State opens as 9.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 66.5.

The Colorado State Rams head into this matchup 3-6 for this year. In their last game, the Rams stepped onto the field against the Boise State Broncos and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 64-38. The Colorado State Rams ended up rushing 32 different times and accounted for 207 yards, which is an average of 6.5 yds per attempt. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 65 plays which converted into 513 yds. Colorado State conceded 16 completions on 19 attempts for 317 yards, and a completion percentage of 84.2%. In the running game, the Rams conceded 352 yds on 44 tries, which averages out to 8.0 yds per run surrendered.

The Rams have earned 3,997 total yards for the season. With reference to getting in the endzone, Colorado State has earned 23 touchdowns through the air and 19 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 8 times. Colorado State has 182 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 42 infractions for 384 yds. As a team they're maintaining an average of 169.3 yards rushing ranking them 50th in the nation. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Colorado State Rams are sitting at 35.8 points per outing.

The Rams sit in 138th in the nation regarding the opposition scoring, conceding 44.8 points per game. They are allowing 6.6 yards per tote and 271.2 rushing yards per game on the campaign. During the season, they have conceded 2,441 running yards through 9 games. In terms of passing yards, the Rams have conceded 2,439 yds which has them sitting in 131st in D-1. They have yielded 271.0 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 72.8%. In total, they are giving up 542.2 yards/contest ranking them 138th in the nation. They have surrendered 17 touchdowns by air as well as 35 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Cougars head into this game 1-8 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Cougars went home defeated by a final of 26-20 when they played the San Diego State Aztecs. Washington State relinquished 37 run attempts for 202 yds (5.5 yards per rush). The Cougars secondary conceded a completion rate of 59.1%, surrendering 104 yards on 13 for 22 through the air. The Cougars finished the game with a total of 367 yds and they ran 72 plays (5.1 yards per play). Washington State rushed the football for 2.3 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 68 yds on 30 carries.

When looking at the points being put on the board, the Cougars rank 130th in Division 1 holding an average of 19.0 points per game. The Washington State Cougars are averaging 307.1 yards/game, which has them ranked 129th in college football. The Washington State offense has racked up 519 yards of penalties on 60 infractions, which is 59th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 8 picks while allowing opponents to recover 6 fumbles and they have been able to earn 170 1st downs. During the season to this point, the Cougars have compiled 1,733 yards through the air together with holding an average of 192.6 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 108th in Division 1. They are averaging 114.6 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 1,031 yards for the season.

The Cougars are surrendering 27.4 PPG, which has them sitting 96th in D-1. Washington State has given up a total of 1,577 yards rushing (175.2 yards per outing) and 15 touchdowns rushing this season. They have surrendered 14 touchdowns from the passing game and 202.6 yards/game, which has them sitting 53rd in Division 1. The Cougars defense has been on the field for 579 plays, which is 60th in the country. They have earned 2 fumbles and 4 interceptions this year. This season, they have given up 247 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Rams +9.5

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