DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Virginia defeated Washington State 22–20 in a nail-biter. Washington State covered by 14.5; Game went Under by 14.5. The market closed at Virginia -16.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Virginia -15.0, an edge of 1.5 points toward Washington State.
Washington State led 20-10 entering the fourth quarter but allowed Virginia to score 12 unanswered points, including a game-winning safety, highlighting an inability to close out games.
Quarterback Zevi Eckhaus threw two interceptions, which stalled drives and gave Virginia opportunities to rally, underscoring a need for better ball security.
The Cougars outgained Virginia 318-175 through three quarters and led 17-7 at halftime, showing they can compete with ranked opponents when executing well.
Washington State dominated time of possession in the first three quarters but lost control in the fourth, as Virginia held the ball for 10:36 of the final 15 minutes, flipping the game's momentum.
For the second straight week, Washington State traveled across the country and lost to a ranked opponent, falling to 3-4 and needing to regroup for a home game against Toledo.
At kickoff, conditions at Scott Stadium were Clear, 59°F with winds of 1 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
59°F
| Measure | Washington StateAway | VirginiaHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 2,044 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 3,346 miles | Bye week |
| Season total | 9,679 miles | 1,098 miles |
| Body clock | 15:30 | 18:30 |
| Rest | 7 days | 14 days |
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