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Washington State vs Utah State

Washington State visit Utah State in Week 6. The model favors Utah State by 7.3. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
33%
67%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

The read
Model analysis · October 7 · refreshed weekly

SP+ cannot separate these teams: identical -9.3 ratings, ranked 106 and 105, with the model giving Utah State a 56% edge and a projected 2.4-point margin. The market leans harder on the home side. The consensus line sits at Utah State -5.2 with a 44.3 total, implying 62%, and the ProphetX exchange prices Utah State at -188 (65%) against Washington State +184 (35%). That is a clear gap between a near coin-flip model and a market pricing Utah State as a solid favorite.

The unit ranks explain the low total: both offenses sit at the bottom (Washington State #120, Utah State #121), with defenses close behind at #79 and #78. Series history cuts the other way, as Washington State leads 2-1 and took the last meeting in 2025 by 34-21.

Form offers little to trust on either side. Both enter 1-4, each with a single win against lesser opposition (Washington State 48-7 over Duquesne, Utah State 21-10 over Troy). Season simulations project 3.3 wins for Washington State and 3.5 for Utah State, neither with any path to the Playoff or title.

A pick-em on the model that the market and exchange have turned into a Utah State favorite near 62 to 65%.

Matchup odds
Consensus line · 2 books
Spread
USU -4
Total (O/U)
44
Favorite
USU
Moneyline win probability (implied from the spread)

Real consensus line across 2 sportsbooks. Spread and total are the current market number; the win probabilities are implied from the spread.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025 stats, 2026 SP+
#121SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#106
#64FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#80
1549EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1446
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
Washington StateUtah Statesolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Washington State lead 2-1
Washington State have won the last 2
20212025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
34-21
Washington State
neutral site
2024
49-28
Washington State
at Washington State
2021
26-23
Utah State
at Washington State
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When do Washington State and Utah State play?

Week 6 of 2026, on Oct 10, 2026 at Utah State.

Who is favored?

The model projects Utah State by 7.3 (67% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Washington State lead 2-1 over the meetings in our records.

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