Washington State at Colorado State - 2023 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 2nd 2023 (7:00 PM EDT)
Washington State -9.5 (54.0) (0)  Open: 0.0
Washington State 50 - Colorado State: 24

 
Cougars (5 - 7) (6 - 6 - 0)
Coach Jake Dickert (13 - 9)
Avg Score : 32 - 28 (30 - 32 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.8 - 6.2 (#81)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: Washington State -7  (SP+ WSU -13.5)
Projected Score: WSU: 30 - CSU: 23 (53)
WSU Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
WSU Travel: 737 miles, 1 hrs behind
Rams (5 - 7) (4 - 7 - 0)
Coach Jay Norvell (3 - 11)
Avg Score : 26 - 30 (27 - 28 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.7 - 5.3 (#63)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Washington State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Washington State at Colorado State-9.554.0W 50 - 24OY
Sat 9/9 Washington State vs Wisconsin+5.058.0W 31 - 22UY
Sat 9/16 Washington State vs Northern Colorado-48.055.0W 64 - 21ON
Sat 9/23 Washington State vs Oregon State+3.058.5W 38 - 35OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/7 Washington State at UCLA+3.060.0L 17 - 25UN
Sat 10/14 Washington State vs Arizona-7.557.5L 6 - 44UN
Sat 10/21 Washington State at Oregon+19.560.5L 24 - 38OY
Sat 10/28 Washington State at Arizona State-4.549.0L 27 - 38ON
Sat 11/4 Washington State vs Stanford-13.059.5L 7 - 10UN
Sat 11/11 Washington State at California+1.558.5L 39 - 42ON
Fri 11/17 Washington State vs Colorado-4.559.5W 56 - 14OY
Sat 11/25 Washington State at Washington+16.068.5L 21 - 24UY

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Predictions for Washington State's Schedule
Colorado State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Colorado State vs Washington State+9.554.0L 24 - 50ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/16 Colorado State at Colorado+23.063.0L 35 - 43OY
Sat 9/23 Colorado State at Middle Tennessee+3.550.0W 31 - 23OY
Sat 9/30 Colorado State vs Utah Tech-19
Sat 10/7 Colorado State at Utah State-3.062.0L 24 - 44ON
Sat 10/14 Colorado State vs Boise State+7.560.0W 31 - 30OY
Sat 10/21 Colorado State at UNLV+6.560.0L 23 - 25UY
Sat 10/28 Colorado State vs Air Force+14.547.0L 13 - 30UN
Fri 11/3 Colorado State at Wyoming+6.041.0L 15 - 24UN
Sat 11/11 Colorado State vs San Diego State-3.546.5W 22 - 19UN
Sat 11/18 Colorado State vs Nevada-12.545.5W 30 - 20ON
Sat 11/25 Colorado State at Hawai'i-6.054.0L 24 - 27UN

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Predictions for Colorado State's Schedule
Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WSU#65 (.2)45% (40)31.747% (24)2.85 (110)8444% (47)3364.17 (41)#62 (.17)42% (64)28.145% (95)39% (34)4.22 (108)49.81.81.3
CSU#81 (.17)42% (74)26.139% (118)2.7 (124)9345% (38)3073.66 (86)#65 (.18)43% (80)29.642% (61)44% (107)3.4 (31)69.82.11.6
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WSU#19 (.29)48% (15)47% (27)3.1 (54)15949% (8)2484.43 (23)#99 (.22)46% (112)51% (129)43% (91)4.18 (107)54.80.81.7
CSU#90 (.16)42% (76)43% (80)2.88 (96)16241% (81)1923.56 (98)#61 (.16)42% (78)42% (59)43% (94)4 (88)47.31.21.5



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WSU Offense1231.729.744.9%4.171.82342084336334%65%47%44%18%.2
CSU Defense1229.628.242.9%3.41.6 - - - - - 52%47%42%44%16%.18
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WSU Defense1228.131.841.7%4.221.3 - - - - - 49%50%45%39%15%.17
CSU Offense1226.126.841.6%3.662.121399933073.439%59%39%45%16%.17

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Washington State1229:4322.742%46%6.149.81.81.35.22329.4
Colorado State1226:3420.641%42%7.669.82.11.67.22.8226.1
Run Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WSU Offense1234% (132)47% (24)28.484.3317 (81).09 (98)2.85 (110)72% (80)11% (96)0.98 (80)
CSU Defense1252% (102)42% (61) - - - - .11 (47)3.05 (55)75% (82)12% (24)1.04 (90)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WSU Defense1249% (54)45% (95) - - - - .12 (53)3.03 (53)68% (39)9% (87)0.98 (60)
CSU Offense1239% (126)39% (118)27.792.83.410 (124)-.02 (130)2.7 (124)69% (102)7% (15)0.72 (133)

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WSU Offense1265% (3)44% (47)28.442.6335.77.911.827 (25)9 (40).29 (69)1.5 (117)31% (58)34% (37).43 (34)6% (80)2.1 (65)
CSU Defense1247% (31)44% (107) - - - - - - 9 (87).29 (87)1.4 (10)32% (69)30% (69).3 (60)4% (126)2.1 (79)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WSU Defense1250% (82)39% (34) - - - - - - 8 (100).24 (50)1.6 (66)32% (59)29% (54).26 (39)6% (93)2.1 (78)
CSU Offense1259% (9)45% (38)25.941.8306.57.311.824 (41)18 (128).35 (43)1.5 (100)33% (86)29% (81).31 (74)8% (124)2 (105)

Washington State's Power Ratings
Washington State's Power Rating: 1.89  #51
Washington State's Offense Rating: 17.91  #54
Washington State's Defense Rating: 9.69  #68
2023 Talent Rating: 482.00  #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0%  #75
Washington State's 2023 Expected Record: 5.80 - 6.20
Washington State's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.6  #47
Washington State's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.2  #38
Washington State's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.9  #75

Average Talent
Average Pac-12 Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Washington State: 1.89   Colorado State: -3.77

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Washington State: 4.6   Colorado State: -9.1




Colorado State's Power Ratings
Colorado State's Power Rating: -3.77  #83
Colorado State's Offense Rating: 15.50  #78
Colorado State's Defense Rating: 9.05  #62
2023 Talent Rating: 482.00  #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #75
Colorado State's 2023 Expected Record: 6.70 - 5.30
Colorado State's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -9.1  #99
Colorado State's Offense SP+ Rating: 21.7  #93
Colorado State's Defense SP+ Rating: 31.9  #101

Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482


Washington State Scoring
Offense: 31.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 29.7
Defense: 28.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 31.8

Washington State's 2023 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
Record on Road: 1 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Washington State 30
Colorado State 23

Total Points: 53

Based on Last 4 Games
Washington State 25
Colorado State 18

Total Points: 43

Based on Entire Season
Washington State 30
Colorado State 28

Total Points: 58
Colorado State Scoring
Offense: 26.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.8
Defense: 29.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 28.2

Colorado State's 2023 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 4 - 7 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202509/27Colorado State3Washington State20Colorado State -4.5Washington State48.5Under
202309/02Colorado State24Washington State50Washington State -9.5Washington State54.0Over
202209/17Washington State38Colorado State7Washington State -17Washington State51.5Under
201312/21Colorado State48Washington State45Washington State -4Colorado State64.0Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Colorado State112 Overs
Washington State332 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 22 - 21 - 11 - 1
Road Teams2 - 22 - 21 - 11 - 1

(#51) WSU at (#83) CSU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatWSUCSU
Power RatePwr #51 #83
SP+SP+ #47 #99
Perf GradeGrade #86 #84
OffenseOff #87 #84
DefenseDef #88 #78
Spec TeamsST #78 #114
TalentTal #1 #1
Blue ChipsBC% #75 #75
Washington State on Offense
CategoryCat
WSU OffCSU Def
Perf GradePerf #87 #78
SuccessSuc #40 #80
ExplosiveExp #75 #31
PPAPPA #65 #65
PowerPwr #54 #62
SP+SP+ #38 #101
Pts POPPO #41 #31
HavocHav #94 #70
Washington State Run Game
CategoryCat
WSU OffCSU Def
Run GameRun #109 #99
Run SuccessRSuc #24 #61
Run ExplRExp #80 #90
PPAExp #98 #47
Run BlockR Blk #117 -
OL YdsOLY #110 #55
Stuff RateStuff #86 #47
TackleTak -  #58
Washington State Pass Game
CategoryCat
WSU OffCSU Def
Pass GamePass #33 #72
Pass SuccessPSuc #47 #107
Pass ExplPExl #117 #10
PPAExp #69 #87
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk #75 #23
F7 HavocF7 #96 #24
DB HavocDB #80 #126
Colorado State on Offense
CategoryCatCSU OffWSU Def
Perf GradePerf #84 #88
SuccessSuc #74 #64
ExplosiveExp #99 #54
PPAPPA #81 #62
PowerPwr #78 #68
SP+SP+ #93 #75
Pts POPPO #86 #108
HavocHav #65 #94
Colorado State Run Game
CategoryCat
CSU OffWSU Def
Run GameRun #129 #103
Run SuccessRSuc #118 #95
Run ExplRExp #133 #60
PPAExp #130 #53
Run BlockR Blk #41 -
OL YdsOLY #124 #53
Stuff RateStuff #114 #55
TackleTak -  #117
Colorado State Pass Game
CategoryCatCSU OffWSU Def
Pass GamePass #101 #78
Pass SuccessPSuc #38 #34
Pass ExplPExl #100 #66
PPAExp #43 #50
Pass Block/RushP Blk #59 #59
F7 HavocF7 #15 #87
DB HavocDB #124 #93
Program Comparison
CSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average G5

WSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4

Weather Forecast
Playing in Canvas Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 88° - Wind: 7 mph
Rematch from Week 1
Washington State 9.5 (54.0)
Washington State won at Colorado State this year (50-24)

Previous Matchups
Washington State beat Colorado State in 2023 (50-24)
Washington State beat Colorado State in 2022 (38-7)

  
WSU's OC Ben Arbuckle (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Cameron Ward32448667%37322577.7
John Mateer131777%2252113.2
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Nakia Watson8932143.617
Dylan Paine2516016.452
Djouvensky Schlenbaker3314604.420
Cameron Ward12012281.022
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Josh Kelly (Tr)61923815.151
Lincoln Victor8986059.750
Kyle Williams (Tr)61842613.863
Carlos Hernandez24258010.848

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WSU's DC Jeff Schmedding (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kyle Thornton875161
Jaden Hicks766314
Sam Lockett733111
Devin Richardson (Tr)623120
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brennan Jackson5712893
Ron Stone Jr.59115141
Nusi Malani255331
Jaden Hicks766314
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Cam Lampkin342007
Chau Smith-Wade352016
Kapena Gushiken362105

CSU's OC Matt Mumme (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi29247062%346022167.4
Clay Millen152463%110014.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Vann Schield9038934.352
Justin Marshall5731125.521
Avery Morrow8126223.213
Kobe Johnson4412812.913
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Tory Horton961136811.876
Dallin Holker (Tr)64767612.042
Justus Ross-Simmons45724316.175
Louis Brown47481510.246

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CSU's DC Freddie Banks (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jack Howell1141033
Chase Wilson1079413
Justin Sanchez874123
Henry Blackburn757310
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mohamed Kamara551612101
Marshon Oxley266410
Chase Wilson1079413
Tony Pierce Jr.315320
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jack Howell1141033
Dom Jones320003
Justin Sanchez874123