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Martin Stadium is the venue where the Washington State Cougars (4-6) will battle the Colorado Buffaloes (4-6) on Friday, November 17, 2023.
The Buffaloes are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4.5), against the Cougars (with an over/under of 64 points).
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Game Info for Washington State vs. Colorado
- Game Day: Friday, November 17, 2023
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Pullman, Washington
- Stadium: Martin Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State | -4.5 | -110 | -110 | 64 | -110 | -110 | -198 | +165 |
Washington State Pick Insights
- So far this season, Washington State has put together a 4-5-0 record against the spread.
- Washington State has a 1-3 record against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
- Five of Washington State’s nine games with a set total have hit the over (55.6%).
Washington State Stats & Insights
- Washington State is putting up 421 yards per game offensively this year (42nd in the FBS), and are giving up 411.1 yards per game (104th) on defense.
- Washington State is putting up 30.3 points per game on offense (46th in the FBS), and ranks 103rd defensively with 29.9 points allowed per game.
- While Washington State ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS in passing defense with 249.5 passing yards allowed per game, it’s been a different story offensively, as the offensive unit ranks third-best in the FBS (337.3 passing yards per game).
- Washington State ranks fourth-worst in rushing offense (83.7 rushing yards per game), but has played better on defense, ranking 92nd with 161.6 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Washington State is putting up a 41.7% third-down conversion rate on offense this year (49th in the FBS), and is allowing a 42.8% third-down percentage (107th) on defense.
- With 11 forced turnovers (100th in the FBS) against 17 turnovers committed (104th in the FBS), Washington State’s -6 turnover margin is the 21st-worst in college football.
Washington State’s Best Players
- Cameron Ward leads Washington State with 3,131 yards (313.1 ypg) on 273-of-407 passing with 20 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He also has 136 rushing yards on 99 carries while scoring six touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Nakia Watson, has carried the ball 70 times for 210 yards (21 per game), scoring four times. He’s also caught 19 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns.
- Lincoln Victor’s team-high 723 yards as a receiver have come on 73 receptions (out of 100 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Kyle Willams has hauled in 53 receptions totaling 712 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Josh Kelly has been the target of 72 passes and compiled 47 grabs for 687 yards, an average of 68.7 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone seven times through the air this season.
- Brennan Jackson leads the team with 6.5 sacks, and also has five TFL and 35 tackles.
- So far Sam Lockett III leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has racked up 46 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two interceptions this season.
Colorado Betting Insights
- Colorado is 6-3-1 ATS this year.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 4.5 points or more, the Buffaloes have a 5-1 record against the spread.
- Colorado games have hit the over in five out of 10 opportunities (50%).
Colorado Pick Insights
- Colorado’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, allowing 464.2 total yards per game, which ranks second-worst. On offense, it ranks 70th with 384.6 total yards per contest.
- Colorado ranks 45th in points per game (30.7), but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-worst in the FBS with 33.9 points surrendered per contest.
- Defensively, Colorado is a bottom-25 pass unit, allowing 292 passing yards per game (third-worst). On the bright side, it is dominating on offense, generating 314.7 passing yards per contest (ninth-best).
- Colorado ranks worst in rushing yards per game (69.9), but it has been more productive defensively, ranking 104th in the FBS with 172.2 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
- Colorado has been struggling on third down, ranking 18th-worst with a 44.8% third-down conversion rate allowed per game. It has been better offensively, generating a 41.7% third-down rate (49th-ranked).
- Colorado owns a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 13th-best at +8.
Colorado’s Best Players
- Shedeur Sanders has recored 3,144 passing yards, or 314.4 per game, so far this season. He has completed 69.4% of his passes and has collected 26 touchdowns with three interceptions.
- Dylan Edwards is his team’s leading rusher with 68 carries for 278 yards, or 27.8 per game. He’s found paydirt one time on the ground, as well. Edwards has also chipped in with 32 catches for 260 yards and three receiving touchdowns.
- Anthony Hankerson has totaled 272 yards on 66 carries with one touchdown.
- Xavier Weaver’s 867 receiving yards (86.7 yards per game) are a team high. He has 65 catches on 93 targets with four touchdowns.
- Jimmy Horn Jr. has totaled 536 receiving yards (53.6 yards per game) and six touchdowns on 54 receptions.
- Travis Hunter’s 45 grabs (on 65 targets) have netted him 532 yards (53.2 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- Jordan Domineck leads the team with five sacks, and also has 10 TFL and 35 tackles.
- Colorado’s tackle leader, Trevor Woods, has 53 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and two interceptions this year.
- Hunter leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 24 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.
