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Rome Odunze will lead the Washington Huskies (11-0) into their battle against the Washington State Cougars (5-6) at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET.
The Huskies are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -16.5) versus the Cougars. The over/under for this matchup is 67 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 | -110 | -110 | 67 | -110 | -110 | -866 | +571 |
Washington Pick Insights
- So far this season, Washington has compiled a 5-5-1 record against the spread.
- Washington is 1-4 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
- Washington sports the 98th-ranked defense this season (401.8 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-best with a tally of 482.8 yards per game.
- Washington ranks 49th in scoring defense this year (23.2 points allowed per game), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with 39.3 points per game.
- While Washington ranks 15th-worst in the FBS in passing defense with 260.5 passing yards allowed per game, it’s been a different story offensively, as the offensive unit ranks best in the FBS (358.4 passing yards per game).
- Washington is averaging 124.5 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 103rd in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 51st, giving up 141.4 rushing yards per contest.
- Washington ranks 94th in third-down defense this year (41.2% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best in the FBS with a 46.2% third-down conversion rate.
- Washington has the 52nd-ranked turnover margin in college football at +1, forcing 15 turnovers (61st in the FBS) while turning it over 14 times (50th in the FBS).
Washington’s Best Players
- Michael Penix Jr. has racked up 3,695 yards (335.9 ypg) on 262-of-395 passing with 30 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season.
- Dillon Johnson has 879 rushing yards on 152 carries with 11 touchdowns.
- This season, Will Nixon has carried the ball 29 times for 193 yards (17.5 per game) and one touchdown.
- 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 caught 55 passes for 943 yards (85.7 yards per game) and eight touchdowns this year.
- Germie Bernard has a total of 351 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 27 throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Zion Tupuola-Fetui has 3.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 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 has a 5-5-0 record against the spread this season.
- Washington State is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 16.5 points or more this season.
- In Washington State’s 10 games with a set total, six have hit the over (60%).
Washington State Pick Insights
- In terms of total offense, Washington State ranks 41st in the FBS (425.4 total yards per game) and 94th defensively (396.9 total yards allowed per game).
- In terms of points scored Washington State ranks 34th in the FBS (32.6 points per game), and it is 94th on defense (28.5 points allowed per contest).
- Washington State’s pass defense ranks 102nd in the FBS with 241.7 passing yards allowed per game, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks fourth-best by piling up 337.7 passing yards per game.
- Washington State’s rushing offense has been bottom-25 this season, compiling 87.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 75th with 155.2 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Washington State ranks 38th in the FBS (42.7% third-down conversion percentage) and 93rd on the other side of the ball (41% third-down rate allowed).
- After forcing 14 turnovers (81st in the FBS) and turning the ball over 19 times (109th in the FBS) this season, Washington State sports the 107th-ranked turnover margin of -5.
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 thrown 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.
- Nakia Watson has run the ball 78 times for 257 yards, with four touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 20 catches for 224 yards and three touchdowns.
- Josh Kelly has hauled in 817 receiving yards on 53 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring seven touchdowns as a receiver.
- 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 has racked up 758 reciving yards (68.9 ypg) and five touchdowns this season.
- Brennan Jackson paces the team with seven sacks, and also has five TFL and 36 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.
