Duquesne vs Washington State Prediction 9/19/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Duquesne vs Washington State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 19th at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 3 matchup. 

Duquesne Dukes Betting Preview

The Duquesne Dukes are 0-2 this season after they lost to Youngstown State by a score of 70-13 last week. Duquesne trailed 49-10 at halftime and only managed three points in the second half in the ugly loss. The Dukes were out gained by a total of 603-244, went 3-14 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Carson Camp threw for 63 yards and one touchdown, while Ryan Petras caught three passes for 52 yards and one score. Ness Davis rushed 11 times for 88 yards in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Duquesne lost to Air Force by a score of 34-0 in week one. The Dukes have scored 6.5 points per game with 71.0 passing yards and 104.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 52.0 points against per game this season. Carson Camp has thrown for 105 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Ness Davis has rushed 22 times for 120 yards this season. 

Washington State Cougars Betting Preview

The Washington State Cougars are 0-2 this year after they lost to Kansas State by a score of 34-7 last week. Washington State trailed 17-7 at halftime and they were outscored 17-0 in the second half in the lopsided loss. The Cougars were out gained by a total of 487-166, went 2-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Caden Pinnick threw for 65 yards, while Darrius Clemons caught three passes for 27 yards. Kirby Vorhees rushed 11 times for 45 yards in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Washington State lost to Washington by a score of 24-10 in week one. The Cougars have scored 8.5 points per game with 103.5 passing yards and 100.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.0 points against per game this season. Caden Pinnick has thrown for 207 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Daniel Blood has seven receptions for 71 yards. Pinnick has also led the ground game with 27 carries for 90 yards and one score this year. 

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Washington State has won each of its last eight home games against non-FBS teams.
• Washington State has covered the spread in each of its last four games in Washington.

Why the Duquesne Dukes will win

• Washington State has lost three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
• Washington State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six home games against non-FBS teams.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Washington State’s last nine games against non-conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Washington State Cougars Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 3, Jaylen Thomas ranks T1st in the Pac-12 Conference for interceptions (2) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Washington State is the only FBS team to score 10 points or less in every game this season.
• Washington State ranks 137th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (9.5).

Duquesne vs Washington State Prediction 

Duquesne comes into this matchup after losing their first two games and they have been outscored 104-13 in those two games. The Dukes have been awful defensively and they were shutout by Air Force in week one. Washington State is also 0-2, but they have played decently well against Washington and Kansas State. I think this is a great spot for Washington State to figure things out on offense, while their defense should only allow a couple of scoring drives. Take the Cougars to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Washington State -37.5