Washington State vs Utah State Prediction 10/9/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The Washington State Cougars and the Utah State Aggies meet in week 6 college football action from Maverik Stadium on Friday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington State Cougars vs. Utah State Aggies Prediction.

Washington State Cougars Recap

The Washington State Cougars come into this game looking to rebound from their 26-6 loss at the hands of Fresno State last time out to sit at 1-4 this season. After this game, Washington State will head on the road for a game against Oregon State.

Cougars Drop Back-To-Back Games

Caden Pinnick has thrown for 796 yards, 3 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 61.3% passing while Kirby Vorhees leads Washington State in rushing with 235 yards and 2 touchdowns through 5 games this season. Maxwell Woods sits behind Vorhees on the ground with 188 yards and 0 touchdowns. Daniel Blood leads the Cougars in receiving with 190 yards and 18 catches along with 0 touchdowns, while Darrius Clemons trails with 190 yards and 17 catches. On defense, Keith Brown has a team-high 30 tackles while Washington State’s defense as a whole has combined for 5 sacks and 3 interceptions through 5 games this season.

Utah State Aggies Recap

The Utah State Aggies come into this game looking to bounce back from a 37-18 loss at the hands of Boise State last time out to sit at 1-4 this season. After this game, Utah State will head on the road for a game against Texas State.

Aggies Looking To Rebound From Rough Start

Grady Brosterhous has thrown for 764 yards, 6 touchdowns and 6 interceptions on 57.8% passing while Javen Jacobs leads Utah State in rushing with 331 yards and a touchdown through 5 games this season. Brosterhous sits behind Jacobs on the ground with 232 yards and 0 touchdowns. Eli Wood leads the Aggies in receiving with 388 yards and 30 catches along with 4 touchdowns, while Javon Robinson trails with 198 yards and 10 catches. On defense, Brevin Hamblin has a team-high 43 tackles while Utah State’s defense as a whole has combined for 6 sacks and 3 interceptions through 5 games this season.

Washington State Cougars @ Utah State Aggies Betting Trends: Week 6

Why the Utah State Aggies will win

• Utah State has won each of its last 10 October games as a home favorite.
• Washington State has lost each of its last seven road games against conference opponents.
• Utah State has covered the spread in each of its last six home games against conference opponents.
• Washington State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five road games against conference opponents.
• Utah State has won the first quarter in seven of its last eight games at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium.
• Utah State has won the first half in each of its last 10 October games as a home favorite.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Utah State has lost six of its last seven games.
• Washington State has won four of its last five October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Washington State has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games as an underdog.
• Utah State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games in October.
• Washington State has won the first quarter in three of its last four October games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Utah State has lost the first half in each of its last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Washington State’s last seven games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of Utah State’s last four games in Utah have gone UNDER the total points line.

Utah State Aggies Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 6, Eli Wood ranks 1st in the Pac-12 Conference for receptions (30) this season.

Washington State Cougars Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 6, Jaylen Thomas ranks T14th amongst FBS players for interceptions (2) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Utah State has lost the second quarter in each of its last six games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.
• Utah State ranks 136th among FBS teams for points per game this season (14.0).
• Washington State ranks 133rd among FBS teams for yards per game this season (287.4).
• Washington State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (27.1).

Washington State Cougars vs. Utah State Aggies Prediction

I’m on Utah State here. I haven’t been impressed with either team offensively this season and that could make it feel like asking Utah State to lay nearly a touchdown here as a hard proposition. However, Washington State’s been lifeless offensively against all of their FBS competition this season, and I think that continues here going on the road. I’ll back Utah State in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Utah State -5.5