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Star wide receiver Rome Odunze and the Washington Huskies (11-0) play the Washington State Cougars (5-6) on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET, at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.
The Cougars are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +16.5) against the Huskies (with an over/under of 68 points).
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Game Info for Washington vs. Washington State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 25, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Stadium: Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | -16.5 | -111 | -109 | 68 | -109 | -111 | -813 | +546 |
Washington Pick Insights
- So far this season, Washington has put together a 5-5-1 record against the spread.
- Washington has a 1-4 record against the spread when favored by 16.5 points or more this season.
- Washington has hit the over in six of its 11 games with a set total (54.5%).
Washington Stats & Insights
- Offensively, Washington has been a top-25 unit, ranking eighth-best in the FBS by putting up 482.8 yards per game. The defense ranks 98th (401.8 yards allowed per game).
- Washington owns the 49th-ranked defense this year (23.2 points allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking ninth-best with 39.3 points per game.
- Washington sports the best offense this season in terms of passing yards (358.4 passing yards per game), but ranks 15th-worst defensively (260.5 passing yards allowed per game).
- Washington is putting up 124.5 rushing yards per game on offense this season (103rd in the FBS), and is giving up 141.4 rushing yards per game (51st) on the other side of the ball.
- Offensively, Washington has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 20th-best in the FBS by averaging a 46.2% third-down percentage. The defense ranks 94th on defense (41.2% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- Washington ranks 51st in college football with a +1 turnover margin after forcing 15 turnovers (60th in the FBS) and committing 14 (50th in the FBS).
Washington’s Best Players
- Michael Penix Jr. has thrown for 3,695 yards (335.9 ypg) to lead Washington, completing 66.3% of his passes and tossing 30 touchdown passes compared to seven interceptions this season.
- Dillon Johnson has racked up 879 yards on 152 carries while finding paydirt 11 times as a runner.
- Will Nixon has collected 193 yards on 29 attempts, scoring one time.
- Odunze’s 1,206 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 99 times and has registered 66 receptions and 11 touchdowns.
- Ja’Lynn Polk has put up a 943-yard season so far with eight touchdowns, reeling in 55 passes on 87 targets.
- Germie Bernard’s 27 grabs have turned into 351 yards and one touchdown.
- Zion Tupuola-Fetui has collected 3.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording two TFL and 18 tackles.
- Dominique Hampton, Washington’s tackle leader, has 71 tackles and two interceptions this year.
- Jabbar Muhammad has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 29 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and three passes defended.
Washington State Betting Insights
- Washington State is 5-5-0 against the spread this year.
- Washington State is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 16.5 points or more this season.
- Six of Washington State’s 10 games with a set total have hit the over (60%).
Washington State Pick Insights
- From an offensive perspective, Washington State is posting 425.4 total yards per game (41st-ranked). It ranks 94th in the FBS on defense (396.9 total yards surrendered per game).
- With 32.6 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, Washington State ranks 34th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 94th, allowing 28.5 points per game.
- Washington State’s pass offense has been excelling, accumulating 337.7 passing yards per game (fourth-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 102nd by allowing 241.7 passing yards per game.
- Washington State’s running game has not been getting things done, ranking fifth-worst in the FBS with 87.6 rushing yards per game. It has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering 155.2 rushing yards per contest (75th-ranked).
- With a 42.7% third-down conversion rate on offense, Washington State ranks 38th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 93rd, giving up a 41% third-down rate.
- At -5, Washington State owns the 107th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 14 forced turnovers (81st in the FBS) and 19 turnovers committed (111th in the FBS).
Washington State’s Best Players
- Cameron Ward has been a dual threat for Washington State this season. He has 3,419 passing yards (310.8 per game) while completing 66.6% of his passes. He’s tossed 22 touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 163 yards (14.8 ypg) on 109 carries with eight rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Nakia Watson, has carried the ball 78 times for 257 yards (23.4 per game) with four touchdowns. He’s also caught 20 passes for 224 yards and three touchdowns.
- Josh Kelly leads his team with 817 receiving yards on 53 catches with seven touchdowns.
- Lincoln Victor has 78 receptions (on 108 targets) for a total of 772 yards (70.2 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Kyle Willams’ 56 catches (on 80 targets) have netted him 758 yards (68.9 ypg) and five touchdowns.
- Brennan Jackson has collected seven sacks to lead the team, while also picking up five TFL and 36 tackles.
- Sam Lockett III has 46 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
