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Michael Penix Jr. will lead the Washington Huskies (4-0) into their battle versus the Arizona Wildcats (3-1) at Arizona Stadium on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET.
The Wildcats are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +18) against the Huskies (with an over/under of 67.5 points).
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Game Info for Washington vs. Arizona
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
- Location: Tucson, Arizona
- Stadium: Arizona Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | -18 | -110 | -110 | 67.5 | -110 | -110 | -1084 | +674 |
Washington Pick Insights
- Washington has posted a 3-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games it has played as at least 18-point favorites this season, Washington is 1-1 against the spread.
- Two of Washington’s four games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Washington Stats & Insights
- Washington ranks 73rd in total defense this year (370.8 yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 593.3 total yards per game.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Washington has been a top-25 unit, ranking third-best in the FBS by compiling 49.8 points per game. The Huskies rank 26th on defense (17 points allowed per game).
- Washington sports the 97th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (246.3 allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking best with 467.3 passing yards per game.
- Washington is putting up 126 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 101st in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 57th, allowing 124.5 rushing yards per game.
- Washington is averaging a 44.7% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (43rd in the FBS), and is surrendering a 43.3% third-down percentage (97th) on the other side of the ball.
- Washington has forced seven total turnovers (33rd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over four times (30th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +3, the 22nd-best in college football.
Washington’s Best Players
- Penix has 1,636 pass yards for Washington, completing 74.6% of his passes and recording 16 touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
- Dillon Johnson has carried the ball 25 times for a team-high 149 yards on the ground and has found the end zone two times as a runner.
- Will Nixon has carried the ball 18 times for 121 yards (30.3 per game).
- Rome Odunze’s team-leading 544 yards as a receiver have come on 27 catches (out of 35 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Ja’Lynn Polk has caught 21 passes for 427 yards (106.8 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Jalen McMillan has a total of 311 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 20 throws and scoring three touchdowns.
- Zion Tupuola-Fetui has collected two sacks to lead the team, while also recording two TFL and six tackles.
- Dominique Hampton is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 22 tackles and one interception.
- Kamren Fabiculanan has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has five tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
Arizona Betting Insights
- Arizona is 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Arizona has not gone over a point total in three games with a set over/under.
Arizona Pick Insights
- Arizona ranks 31st with 450.5 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 37th with 314.3 total yards given up per contest on defense.
- Arizona’s defensive unit has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 22nd-best in the FBS with 16 points surrendered per game. In terms of offense, it is posting 28.5 points per game, which ranks 72nd.
- In terms of passing, Arizona ranks 26th in the FBS (284 passing yards per game) and 62nd on defense (219.3 passing yards allowed per game).
- With 166.5 rushing yards per game on offense, Arizona ranks 52nd in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 27th, allowing 95 rushing yards per game.
- Arizona is generating a 39% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (83rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 36.1% third-down rate (49th-ranked) on defense.
- Arizona has fared poorly in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of -5 is 12th-worst in the FBS.
Arizona’s Best Players
- Jayden de Laura leads Arizona with 1,069 yards on 87-of-125 passing with nine touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 131 rushing yards (32.8 ypg) on 20 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Michael Wiley, has carried the ball 40 times for 176 yards (44 per game) with one touchdown. He’s also caught 15 passes for 132 yards.
- Jonah Coleman has run for 176 yards across 20 attempts. He’s chipped in with 10 catches for 110 yards and one touchdown.
- Tetairoa McMillan paces his team with 341 receiving yards on 21 receptions with three touchdowns.
- Jacob Cowing has 27 receptions (on 33 targets) for a total of 231 yards (57.8 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Tanner McLachlan has racked up 163 reciving yards (40.8 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Taylor Upshaw leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and six tackles.
- Jacob Manu is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s picked up 27 tackles, two TFL, and three sacks.
