Washington (0-0) vs Weber State (0-0)
Game Info: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:00 pm (Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium)
Betting Odds: Washington -26.5 / Weber State +26.5 --- Over/Under: 52.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Weber State Wildcats and Washington Huskies meet Saturday in week 1 college football action at Husky Stadium. Here’s a Weber State vs Washington Prediction. This article will include a Weber State vs Washington Pick.
Weber State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Weber State Wildcats won 6 games last season and entered the second year under coach Mickey Mental as a head coach and the third as an offensive coordinator. Richie Munoz returns at quarterback after throwing for 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns, while Damon Bankston should slide into the starting running back role after averaging 6.1 yards per carry as a backup. Jacob Sharp and Jayleen Record is a receiving duo that combined for more than 500 yards and 7 touchdowns. With more experience at quarterback and an explosive running back, this Weber State offense could do some damage this season.
Defensively, Weber State lost its top 3 tacklers, but Brayden Wilson returned after 53 tackles, Matt Herron had 3 sacks and Garrett Beck had 1 interception. The Weber State Wildcats enter the season as a ranked FCS team, so there are expectations with this squad despite disappointment a year ago.
Washington Huskies Betting Preview
The Washington Huskies made the national championship last year but now begins the Jedd Fisch era. Fisch comes over from Arizona, where he won 16 games in three seasons. There’s a lot of change in this Washington offense, as it lost all five of its starting linemen. Mississippi State transfer Will Rogers is at quarterback, and he has over 12,000 yards and 94 touchdown passes to his name. Running back Jonah Coleman comes over from Arizona where he had 1,243 yards and 9 touchdowns in two seasons and wide receiver Jeremiah Hunter comes from Cal where he had 2,056 yards and 13 touchdowns in three seasons. So many new faces, but there are accomplished offensive guys on this squad. If only things can come together…
Defensively, Carson Bruener returns after 86 tackles, Voi Tunuufi had 2 sacks and Thaddeus Dixon had 6 pass deflections. Arizona transfers Isaiah Ward and Ephesians Prysock help replace so much lost production on this side of the ball. It’s easy to look past Washington with so many moving pieces, but I’m intrigued by this offense and the talent brought in. Washington has a chance to be a fun, high-scoring team.
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- Washington has won each of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington has covered the spread in eight of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Four of Washington's last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington was one of only 10 FBS teams to remain undefeated in road games last season (5-0) (min. 8 games).
- Washington ranked 13th among FBS teams for points per game last season (36.0).
Weber State vs Washington Prediction
I do believe the Washington Huskies can make some noise and many people are overacting just a little to a potential drop-off. With that said, there are a lot of moving pieces on this Washington team, a new coaching staff, and it usually takes time for things to come together. The Weber State Wildcats don't have the talent Washington has, but there are fewer questions in terms of filling out the roster, and the Wildcats are a ranked FCS team. This isn't your usual FCS - FBS matchup where one team is just showing up for a check. They play the ball out in Weber State. Nearly four free touchdowns? I'll nibble with Weber State late Saturday night.
Randy’s Pick Weber State +26.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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