DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Washington defeated Washington State 59–24 in a dominant performance. Washington covered by 14.0; Game went Over by 31.5. The market closed at Washington -21.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Washington -15.5 - a gap of 5.5 points toward Washington State, of which 4.1 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.
The Cougars started Zevi Eckhaus at QB, who threw two interceptions and lost a fumble, contributing to a total of three turnovers. This continues a trend of nine turnovers in four games, severely hampering offensive consistency.
Washington State managed only 33 rushing yards, ranking among the bottom five in FBS in rushing yards per game. This one-dimensional offense makes them predictable and easier to defend.
For the second straight week, the Cougars allowed 59 points after holding their first two opponents to 23 combined points. Basic tackling and execution were cited as failures, raising concerns about defensive adjustments.
Redshirt freshman tight end Bo Baker caught his first collegiate touchdown, showing potential as a red-zone target. However, the offense overall struggled to sustain drives.
Washington State visits Colorado State next Saturday. The Cougars will need to drastically improve ball security, rushing efficiency, and defensive fundamentals to compete against a Rams team that could exploit these weaknesses.
At kickoff, conditions at Gesa Field were Clear, 65°F with winds of 4 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.
Clear
65°F
| Measure | WashingtonAway | Washington StateHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 250 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | 2,812 miles |
| Season total | 250 miles | 2,812 miles |
| Body clock | 16:30 | 16:30 |
| Rest | 13 days | 7 days |
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