Washington State Cougars vs Utah State Aggies
Washington State Cougars1-3
Utah State Aggies1-3Two 1-3 Pac-12 teams meet Friday night at Maverik Stadium with their seasons already on the brink. Washington State is a heavy favorite on paper, but Utah State just snapped a three-game skid and is at home.
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- Washington State is the favorite; the fair price in the markets is -194 on the road win
- Washington State is 1-3, Utah State is 1-3, both programs badly needing a conference win
- Washington State has won the last two meetings, including a 34-21 result in December 2025
Lines at a glance
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The fair price in the markets sits at -194 Washington State and +108 Utah State. That is exactly where peer-to-peer pricing gets interesting: set your own number, find a counterparty, and skip the vig a traditional sportsbook bakes in. The board is open.
The Matchup Itself
Washington State is averaging 22.3 points per game while allowing 24.8, a negative balance that helps explain the 1-3 record despite a blowout win over Duquesne. Utah State has been even harder to watch offensively, putting up just 13 points per game, but their defense is allowing only 22. Against common opponent Washington, both teams lost: Washington State by 14, Utah State by 2. That is about as close to a toss-up read as a common-opponent data point can give you.
Recent Series and What History Says
Washington State has won the last two meetings in the data, 49-28 in November 2024 and 34-21 in December 2025. Utah State's only win in the recent meetings window came back in September 2021. The Aggies are at home Friday night at Maverik Stadium, which is the one thing that cuts against the series trend.
How to play it
The market has Washington State as a significant road favorite at -194, but Utah State is coming off their first win, playing at home, and the common-opponent data against Washington was nearly even. If you think the Aggies have value at +108, BettorEdge is where you post that number and let the community trade against it. No vig means every cent of that plus money stays with you if you're right.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- at WashingtonL 10-24
- at Kansas StateL 7-34
- vs DuquesneW 48-7
- vs ArizonaL 24-34
Went 7-6 in 2025. Current streak: L1.
- vs Idaho StateL 17-29
- at WashingtonL 14-16
- at UtahL 0-33
- vs TroyW 21-10
Went 6-7 in 2025. Current streak: W1.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- WashingtonWashington State: L 10-24Utah State: L 14-16
Matchup history
Washington State Cougars and Utah State Aggies last played on Monday, Dec 22, 2025, when the Washington State Cougars won 34–21. Over the last 3 meetings: Washington State Cougars 2, Utah State Aggies 1.
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Preseason scouting report
Washington State Cougars
- New head coach in Kirby Moore (Missouri Offensive Coordinator)
- New offensive coordinator in Matt Miller (Boise State Co-Offensive Coordinator and WR Coach) and defensive coordinator in Trent Bray (Oregon State Head Coach)
- Starting QB from last season is gone. UC Davis transfer Caden Pinnick is expected to start (3,206 yards, 32 TDs, 10 INTs; 437 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs)
- Kirby Vorhees returns at RB after a sophomore season of 576 rushing yards and 5 rushing TDs
Utah State Aggies
- First season in new conference (Previously in Mountain West)
- New offensive coordinator in Robert Anae (Former NC State Offensive Coordinator - 2024)
- Starting QB from last season is gone. BYU transfer McCae Hillstead is expected to start (33 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs in 2025; 1,062 yards, 11 TDs, and 8 INTs in 2023 with Utah State)
- Starting RB from last season is gone, so backup Javen Jacobs is expected to start (429 yards, 5 TDs; 379 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Washington State Cougars vs Utah State Aggies start?+
Washington State Cougars at Utah State Aggies kicks off Friday, Oct 9, 9:00 PM ET at Maverik Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Washington State Cougars vs Utah State Aggies?+
The Washington State Cougars are favored at -190 on the moneyline in prediction markets. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Washington State Cougars vs Utah State Aggies?+
No spread is posted for this game yet. College markets open later and move more than NFL markets, and we would rather show you nothing than a number we cannot confirm.
What are Washington State and Utah State's records in 2026?+
The Washington State Cougars are 1-3 and the Utah State Aggies are 1-3 this season. Washington State is scoring 22.3 points a game and allowing 24.8; Utah State is scoring 13 and allowing 22.
When did Washington State and Utah State last play?+
They last met on Monday, Dec 22, 2025, when Washington State Cougars won 34-21 at Albertsons Stadium. Over the last 3 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Washington State has won 2 and Utah State 1.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Friday, Oct 9, 9:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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