by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026
Game Time: 6:00 pm ET, Saturday, October 24, 2026
Venue: Martin Stadium, Pullman, WA
Where to Watch: USA Network
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Boise State -13.5, Washington State +13.5; Over/Under: 51.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Boise State -13.5, Washington State +13.5; Over/Under: 51.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Boise State -13, Washington State +13; Over/Under: 51.5 points
Season Record
Boise State Broncos: 5-1 (2-0) (2nd place, Pac-12)
Washington State Cougars: 1-6 (0-3) (8th place, Pac-12)
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Boise State Broncos: won their last game on the road against the Fresno State Bulldogs 38-31.
Washington State Cougars: lost their last game on the road against the Oregon State Beavers 48-30.
Boise State Broncos vs Washington State Cougars Preview and Analysis
Boise State is entering this game with a 5-1 record overall and they have a 2-0 record in their conference games too. They are 3-0 in their home games, 2-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against Fresno State 38-31. Maddux Madsen was the starting QB and he completed 23/34 passes for 238 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Dylan Riley led the team in rushing yards with 150 and 1 TD. Dylan Riley led the receivers with 64 receiving yards on 4 receptions and 1 TD. Derek Ganter Jr. led the defense in that game with 7 tackles while Max Stege and Mikaio Edward each led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Washington State is entering this game with a 1-6 record overall and they have a 0-3 record in their conference games too. They are 1-2 in their home games, 0-4 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They lost their last game against Oregon State 48-30. Owen Eshelman was the starting QB and he completed 32/49 passes for 289 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Owen Eshelman led the team in rushing yards with 136 and 1 TD. Branden Ganashamoorthy led the receivers with 147 receiving yards on 11 receptions and 1 TD. Keith Brown led the defense in that game with 15 tackles while Keith Brown led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Boise State vs Washington State Prediction
The current betting odds have Boise State listed as a 13.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Boise State has looked great in their games this season with their 5-1 record overall and their 2-0 conference record which has them right near the top of the Pac-12. Meanwhile, Washington State has looked terrible in their games this season with their 1-6 record overall and their 0-3 conference record which has them right at the bottom of the Pac-12. They haven't looked great on their home field either with their 1-2 home record this season. Washington State is coming off a 48-30 loss to Oregon State in their last one and their only win this season was against a team from the FCS. They have looked like the worst team in the Pac-12 this year, getting blown out in most of their games, and their defense has been giving up a ton of points too. They aren't going to be able to stop this Boise State offense that has been rolling lately and Wazzu hasn't looked good on offense this season either. That last game against Oregon State was their highest score of the season, but that hasn't been a common theme for them and they have had trouble even cracking 20 points in their games. Boise State has been rolling lately and they are in a great situation here, coming out of their bye week. They have had extra time to prepare for this game and they are coming off a 38-31 road win over Fresno State in their last one which will give them a ton of momentum since they haven't beaten Fresno State in years. Their only loss this season was on the road in a tight game against Oregon and they are trying to make their 2nd CFP appearance, so even with Washington State being terrible lately, this isn't a game that Boise State is going to overlook out of their bye week. The best way to place a bet here is on Boise State to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Boise State Broncos: 26-16 ATS in a road game where the total is between 49.5 and 56. 19-9 ATS vs. poor passing teams averaging 5.75 or less passing yards/att. 33-15 ATS when playing against a terrible team (Win Pct. <=25%). 28-16 OVER in a road game where the total is between 49.5 and 56.
Washington State Cougars: 34-43 ATS off a road loss against a conference rival. 17-23 ATS vs. poor passing defenses - allowing 8 or more passing yards/att. 10-5 OVER as a home underdog of 7.5 to 14 points.
Key Injuries
Boise State Broncos: R. Jones (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. C. Bates (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed.
Washington State Cougars: R. McKendry (WR) Out - Undisclosed. C. Toney (RB) Out - Undisclosed. T. Freeman (WR) Out - Leg. H. Cedarland (TE) Out - Leg.
Notable Quotes
“Huge win for our program. Coach (Matt) Entz and Fresno State do a phenomenal job. It's been a long time since we beat them.” - Spencer Danielson after his team’s win against Fresno State in their last game.
“I thought he got better as the game went on. There was a couple there early where he’s probably a little bit amped up and just not on the same page with the receivers, then he settled down. I thought he was very decisive just with the throws, the scrambles, very good communication with (me) between series and with the players. And he’s got to continue to get better.” - Kirby Moore after his team’s loss against Oregon State in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Boise State Broncos
WR Wright, Akeem
WR Jones, Rasean
WR Bates, Cam
TE Wagner, Matt
QB Madsen, Maddux
RB Riley, Dylan
Washington State Cougars
WR Ganashamoorthy, Branden
WR Clemons, Darrius
WR Blood, Daniel
TE Pedersen, Jack
QB Pinnick, Caden
RB Vorhees, Kirby
Statistical Leaders
Boise State Broncos
Passing: Maddux Madsen (1,296)
Rushing: Dylan Riley (835)
Receiving: Rasean Jones (359)
Touchdowns: Dylan Riley (7)
Washington State Cougars
Passing: Caden Pinnick (952)
Rushing: Kirby Vorhees (267)
Receiving: Branden Ganashamoorthy (343)
Touchdowns: Branden Ganashamoorthy (3)
Coaches:
Boise State Broncos: Spencer Danielson (4th season)
Washington State Cougars: Kirby Moore (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
