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In-state rivals prepare for their final matchup as conference foes when the Washington State Cougars (5-6, 5-6 ATS, 2-6 Pac-12) take on the #4 Washington Huskies (11-0, 5-5-1 ATS, 8-0 Pac-12) on Saturday night. The Cougars are playing for bowl eligibility, while Washington hopes to remain perfect and reach the College Football Playoff. Washington State just blew out Colorado, winning 56-14 as only 4.5-point favorites. Washington is coming off a big road win over #11 Oregon State in the pouring rain, winning 22-20 as 1.5-point dogs. The Huskies are currently listed as 16.5-point favorites in this matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 EST from Husky Stadium in Seattle, and can be found on FOX.
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The Colorado hype train seems to really have died down lately, and it lost all momentum when Washington State destroyed them last week. The Cougars were only favored by 4.5, but won by 42 points in the game. Washington State scored all 56 points in the first three quarters, then took their foot off the gas in the fourth while coasting to victory. Quarterback Cameron Ward threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns in the big win.
Cameron Ward is a 6'2 junior averaging 310.5 passing yards per game with a strong 22-5 TD-INT ratio. Ward has put up some huge passing numbers lately, including throwin for 354 against Cal, and 438 yards against Oregon, though both came in losses. Ward shares the ball well amongst three receivers who are all putting up numbers this season. Josh Kelly has the most yards per game at 72.3 YPG and the most TDs with seven as a 6'1 wideout. 5'9 Lincoln Victor (70.2 YPG, 4 TDs), and 6'0 Kyle Williams (68.8 YPG, 5 TDs) are not far behind in production. The Cougars do most of their work through the air, as their top back, Nakia Watson, only averages 23.4 yards per game.
Washington State ranks 5th in scoring in the Pac-12 with 32.6 points per game, and their defense ranks 7th by allowing 28.5 points per. Linebacker Kyle Thornton leads the team in tackles with 80, while defensive end Brennen Jackson leads the team with seven sacks. Defensive back Sam Lockett III is the only Cougar with two interceptions. The defense has generated 14 takeaways over 11 games.
Injury Report:
Questionable: DB Chau Smith-Wade (36 tackles), RB Leo Pulalasi (105 yards), OL Esa Pole
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