Washington vs Indiana Prediction College Football Picks 10/26/24

In this article, we will formulate a Washington vs Indiana prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 26th at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 9 matchup. 

Washington Huskies Betting Preview

The Washington Huskies are 4-3 (2-2) this year after they lost to Iowa by a score of 40-16 in their last game. Washington tied the game at seven in the second quarter, but they allowed 33 of the next 36 points for the big loss. The Huskies outgained Iowa by a total of 393-328, lost the turnover battle 2-0, and went 5-15 on third down in the game. Will Rogers threw for 195 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Jonah Coleman rushed for 80 yards on nine carries. 

Washington also has losses against Washington State and Rutgers, but they do have wins against Weber State, Eastern Michigan, Northwestern, and Michigan. The Washington offense has scored 24.1 points per game with 294.6 passing yards and 158.1 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 17 points per game this season. The Huskies have gone 37.8% on third down and 6-14 on fourth down through seven games. Will Rogers has completed 72.2% of his passes for 1,820 yards, 13 touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Jonah Coleman has rushed for 681 yards and five scores. 

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers are 7-0 (4-0) this season after they defeated Nebraska by a score of 56-7 in their last game. Indiana had their lead cut to 14-7 in the second quarter, but they scored the last 42 points in the game for an easy win. The Hoosiers outgained Nebraska by a total of 495-304, won the turnover battle 5-1, and went 5-9 on third down in the game. Kurtis Rourke threw for 189 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Justice Ellison rushed for 105 yards and two scores. 

Indiana has started the season with an undefeated record and they also have wins against FIU, WIU, UCLA, Charlotte, Maryland, and Northwestern. The Indiana offense has scored 48.7 points per game with 310.3 passing yards and 202.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 13.7 points per game this season. The Hoosiers have gone 54.2% on third down and 7-13 on fourth down so far this season. Rourke started the season playing very well for Indiana at the quarterback spot, but he was injured against Nebraska and is out. The Hoosiers will rely on Justice Ellison, who has rushed for 514 yards and eight touchdowns this year. 

Why Washington will cover

• Washington has won eight of its last nine games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
• Indiana has lost five of its last six home games in October.
• Washington has covered the spread in four of its last five games as an underdog against top-15 AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Indiana’s last six games as a favorite has gone OVER the total points line.
• Five of Washington’s last six games as an underdog against top-15 AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Indiana ranks 1st among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+11.0).
• Indiana ranks T2nd among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (2.4).
• Washington ranks 12th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (7.1).
• Washington ranks T15th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (2.9).

Washington vs Indiana Prediction 

Indiana rolls into this matchup with an undefeated record on the season, but they will be without their starting quarterback for this game. Rourke was playing very well for the Hoosiers this season, so it will be interesting to see how the offense looks without him. Washington was blown out against Iowa in their last game, but they did have their bye week to try and figure things out. Washington has lost both of their road games so far this season, but I do think they will be able to move the ball through the air with Rogers. If Indiana was healthy, I would be backing them, but give me Washington and the points here.