DraftKings · as of July 10, 2026
Washington defeated Colorado State 38–21 to secure a comfortable win. Colorado State covered by 3.5; Game went Over by 6.5. The market closed at Washington -20.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Washington -29.2 - a gap of 8.7 points toward Washington, of which 7.6 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Colorado State allowed 283 rushing yards to Washington, including 177 yards and 2 touchdowns from Jonah Coleman. The Rams' defense, under first-year coordinator Tyson Summers, struggled to contain the Huskies' ground game, especially in the second half when Washington piled up 166 rushing yards.
Despite trailing early, Colorado State matched Washington's first three touchdowns, tying the game at 14-14 at halftime on a Jalen Dupree rushing score. The Rams showed offensive resilience but were unable to sustain momentum after the break.
Sophomore linebacker Owen Long was a bright spot for the Rams, recording 13 tackles (11 solo). His performance suggests he could be a key defensive playmaker moving forward, building on his 15 solo tackles as a freshman.
Colorado State hosts Northern Colorado next Saturday, providing a chance to correct defensive issues and build offensive consistency. The Rams will need to shore up run defense and capitalize on a less potent opponent to gain confidence.
At kickoff, conditions at Husky Stadium were Cloudy, 59°F with winds of 2 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Cloudy
59°F
| Measure | Colorado StateAway | WashingtonHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 983 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 983 miles | -0 miles |
| Body clock | 21:00 | 20:00 |
| Rest | Season opener | Season opener |
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