| MATCHUP | Fresno State Bulldogs | Washington State Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-1 | 1-3 |
| Spread | +1.5 -105 | -1.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +102 | -122 |
| Total | Over 45.5 (-110) | Under 45.5 (-110) |
| Where | Martin Stadium, Pullman, WA | |
| When | Saturday, October 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | USA Net | |
Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Fresno State Bulldogs beat Rice and San Jose State, and they play Boise State next. The Fresno State Bulldogs have won 12 of their last 16 games. Jayden Mandal is completing 64.4 percent of his passes for 789 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Ezekiel Avit and Josiah Freeman have combined for 435 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Jahlil McClain has 9 receptions.
The Fresno State Bulldogs’ ground game is averaging 162.3 yards per contest, and Rayshon Lake leads the way with 240 yards and 1 touchdown. On defense, Fresno State allows 19 points and 403 yards per game. K’vion Thunderbird leads the Fresno State Bulldogs with 32 tackles, Tytus Khajavi has 2 sacks, and Simeon Harris has 3 interceptions.
Washington State Cougars Betting Preview
The Washington State Cougars lost to Arizona, beat Duquesne, and they play Utah State next. The Washington State Cougars have split their last 10 games. Caden Pinnick is completing 61.1 percent of his passes for 644 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Daniel Blood and Darrius Clemons have combined for 318 receiving yards on 29 catches, while Branden Ganashamoorthy has 9 receptions.
The Washington State Cougars’ ground game is averaging 154 yards per contest, and Kirby Vorhees leads the way with 210 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Washington State is allowing 24.8 points and 379 yards per game. Keith Brown leads Washington State with 24 tackles, Jirah Leaupepetele has 1 sack, and Jaylen Thomas has 2 interceptions.
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- Washington State has won each of its last four October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington State has covered the spread in each of its last six games in Washington.
- Fresno State has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 10 October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Fresno State has lost the first half in each of its last four October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Fresno State Bulldogs will win
- Fresno State has won each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington State has lost three of its last four games.
- Fresno State has covered the spread in each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Washington State’s last six home games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of Fresno State’s last seven October games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington State Cougars Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Tank Hawkins ranks 1st in the Pac-12 Conference amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Fresno State Bulldogs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Simeon Harris is one of only five players to record at least one interception in three consecutive appearances this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington State ranks T127th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (4.3).
- Washington State ranks 127th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (315.0).
- Fresno State ranks T127th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (25.0).
- Fresno State ranks T126th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (71.4).
Fresno State vs Washington State Prediction
You can make a case for either side, as both teams have shown flashes and they’ve been covering machines dating back to last season. Fresno State has covered 7 of its last 10 games while Washington State has covered 8 of its last 10 games. The difference is Washington State is at home and has had the tougher schedule up to this point. This won’t be a pretty game between two goffenses that struggle to finish drives but we’re not being asked to lay much. I’ll side with Washington State and the soft line.