The Washington State Cougars (2-0) and No. 22 Washington Huskies (0-2) meet at'Lumen Field in Seattle Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (Peacock). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'college football odds around the'Washington State vs. Washington State odds, and make our expert'college football picks and predictions.
The Cougars are off to a strong start this season, highlighted by a convincing 37-16 win over Texas Tech Sept. 7. Despite being 2.5-point underdogs, they outplayed the Big 12 team with 301 rushing yards, led by QB John Mateer, who ran for 197 yards and a TD. Mateer's been impressive all season, with 467 passing yards, 6 TDs, and 252 rushing yards in 2 games. Freshman RB Wayshawn Parker has also contributed significantly with 165 rushing yards and 2 TDs. Washington State is making the most of a challenging transition year with strong performances on both sides of the ball.
Washington, which is No. 22 in the is stepping up its game in its first Big Ten season, facing tough opponents like Michigan, USC, Penn State, and Oregon. It has kicked off strong with wins over Weber State (Aug. 31) and Eastern Michigan (Sept. 7). Last game, QB Will Rogers threw for 261 yards with 4 TDs. Rogers, who transferred from Mississippi State, has been on fire with 511 yards and 5 TDs so far. RB Jonah Coleman leads the rushing attack with 231 yards and 3 scores, while WR Giles Jackson has been a standout receiver with 16 catches.
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