Colorado State vs Washington State Prediction 11/14/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

Colorado State vs Washington State Prediction

Washington State comes into this matchup winless in conference play and they have scored 20 points or fewer in four of their last five games. The Cougars have been awful over the last five weeks and they have allowed at least 31 points in two of their last three. Colorado State is just 1-4 in conference play and they have one of the worst defenses in the country. The Rams have allowed 49+ points in four of their last five games and they have lost by at least 17 points in four of those five. Take Washington State here.

Colorado State Rams Betting Preview

The Colorado State Rams are 3-6 (1-4) this season after they lost to Boise State by a score of 64-38 in their last game. Colorado State trailed 29-10 at halftime and they allowed 35 points in the second half for the ugly loss. The Rams were out gained by a total of 669-513, went 4-13 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Hauss Hejny threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing nine times for 69 yards and one touchdown. Tommy Maher caught six passes for 99 yards and one score, while Damian Moore Jr rushed five times for 50 yards in the loss.

Prior to that game, Colorado State lost to Utah State by a score of 31-14, but did beat San Diego State by a score of 56-49 before that. The Rams have scored 35.8 points per game with 274.8 passing yards and 169.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 44.8 points against per game this season. Hauss Hejny has thrown for 1,391 yards with 16 touchdowns and two interceptions, while RJ Vick has 32 catches for 463 yards and four scores. Durell Robinson has rushed 104 times for 449 yards and nine touchdowns this season.

Washington State Cougars Betting Preview

The Washington State Cougars are 1-8 (0-5) this year after they lost to San Diego State by a score of 26-20 in their last game. Washington State trailed 17-14 at halftime and they were out scored 9-6 in the second half in the loss. The Cougars out gained SDSU by a total of 367-306, went 9-14 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Owen Eshelman threw for 299 yards and one interception, while also rushing 16 times for 34 yards and two scores. Daniel Blood caught eight passes for 105 yards, while Kirby Vorhees rushed seven times for 17 yards and one touchdown in the game.

Prior to that loss, Washington State lost to Boise State by a score of 31-10 and Oregon State by a score of 48-30. The Cougars have scored 19.0 points per game with 192.6 passing yards and 114.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.4 points against per game this season. Owen Eshelman has thrown for 779 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions, while also rushing 54 times for 203 yards and three scores. Daniel Blood has 38 receptions for 414 yards and one touchdown so far this year.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Colorado State has lost each of its last nine road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Washington State has won nine of its last 10 games against teams from Colorado.
• Colorado State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven road games against conference opponents.
• Washington State has covered the spread in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams at Gesa Field.
• Colorado State has lost the first half in each of its last seven road games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Colorado State’s last nine games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of Washington State’s last four November games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.

Washington State Cougars Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 11, Jaylen Thomas/Travis Anderson/Simeon Harris/Mike Lindsay/CJ Blocker lead the Pac-12 Conference for interceptions (3) this season.

Colorado State Rams Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 11, Hauss Hejny ranks 9th amongst qualified players for sack percentage (2.5%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Washington State ranks T135th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-5.0).
• Washington State ranks 130th among FBS teams for points per game this season (19.0).
• Colorado State ranks 138th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (27.0).
• Colorado State ranks 138th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (542.2).

Positive Trends

After looking at the trends, I am confident in backing Washington State. The Cougars have covered the spread in five of their last six home games against non-ranked teams. Colorado State is 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games against conference opponents and they only have one trend in their favor here. Take Washington State to cover.

David Racey's Pick: Washington State +8.5