Utah State at Washington - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Utah State Aggies at Washington Huskies

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Saturday, September 12th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Husky Stadium - Seattle, WA

 
Aggies (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Bronco Mendenhall (6 - 7)
Avg Score : 31 - 29 (25 - 37 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.6 - 6.4 (#71)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 5)
WASH 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Washington -29  (SP+ WASH -22)

Projected Score: USU: 15 - WASH: 44 (58)
WASH Win prob: 96% | Cover: 42%
USU Travel: 656 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Huskies (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Jedd Fisch (15 - 11)
Avg Score : 34 - 19 (37 - 20 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9.2 - 2.8 (#12)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 4) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 4)
 
Utah State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Utah State vs Idaho State-18.5
Sat 9/12Utah State at Washington+29
Sat 9/19Utah State at Utah+25.5
Sat 9/26Utah State vs Troy-5.5
Sat 10/3Utah State at Boise State+11.5
Fri 10/9Utah State vs Washington State+1
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/24Utah State at Texas State+9.5
Sat 10/31Utah State vs Colorado State-8.5
Sat 11/7Utah State vs Fresno State+2
Sat 11/14Utah State at San Diego State+14.5
Sat 11/21Utah State at Oregon State-3
Sat 11/28Utah State vs TBD-18.5

Total: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Utah State's Schedule
Washington's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Washington vs Washington State-25.5
Sat 9/12Washington vs Utah State-29
Sat 9/19Washington vs Eastern Washington-45
Sat 9/26Washington vs Minnesota-17.5
Sat 10/3Washington at USC+1.5
Sat 10/10Washington vs Iowa-7.5
Sat 10/17Washington at Purdue-22
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Washington at Nebraska-13
Sat 11/7Washington vs Penn State-6.5
Sat 11/14Washington at Michigan State-19
Sat 11/21Washington vs Indiana+6
Sat 11/28Washington at Oregon+7.5

Total: Elite: 4, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Washington's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 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
USU#47 (.2)41% (91)30.942% (89)2.87 (81)16341% (85)2474.49 (16)#112 (.22)43% (91)28.745% (99)42% (70)3.77 (76)60.20.81.3
WASH#18 (.29)49% (6)34.149% (11)3.16 (27)16751% (5)2444.58 (15)#25 (.08)39% (40)18.738% (22)41% (63)2.93 (15)55.31.11.5
 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
USU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
WASH0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
USU Offense1330.925.240.9%4.490.8214101632474.847%52%42%41%16%.2
WASH Defense1318.719.739.2%2.931.5 - - - - - 45%53%38%41%15%.08
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
USU Defense1328.73743.4%3.771.3 - - - - - 47%52%45%42%13%.22
WASH Offense1334.136.749.4%4.581.1224111672444.751%48%49%51%14%.29

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Utah State1327:1420.635%54%7.660.20.81.34.92.2128.2
Washington1329:3422.550%55%6.255.31.11.54.21.8228.9
Run Game Stats (2026)
 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
USU Offense1347% (95)42% (89)34.2162.94.825 (40).19 (31)2.87 (81)71% (75)11% (119)1.16 (9)
WASH Defense1345% (15)38% (22) - - - - -.03 (9)2.88 (68)67% (32)8% (123)0.77 (2)
 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
USU Defense1347% (28)45% (99) - - - - .21 (124)3.18 (116)70% (61)7% (127)1.04 (105)
WASH Offense1351% (58)49% (11)35.5166.84.730 (11).26 (10)3.16 (27)77% (34)10% (84)1.04 (39)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
USU Offense1352% (45)41% (85)18.631246.9813.326 (14)5 (7).24 (70)1.5 (67)33% (98)31% (56).36 (47)5% (28)2.1 (60)
WASH Defense1353% (121)41% (63) - - - - - - 14 (38).2 (50)1.5 (49)33% (38)30% (76).31 (73)7% (28)2 (79)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
USU Defense1352% (111)42% (70) - - - - - - 13 (38).24 (62)1.5 (24)29% (112)33% (114).37 (107)6% (57)1.9 (26)
WASH Offense1348% (77)51% (5)19.628.5244.58.612.526 (75)8 (34).38 (29)1.4 (114)28% (17)37% (13).46 (18)4% (11)2.1 (38)

Utah State's Power Ratings
Utah State's Power Rating: -6.70  #102
Utah State's Offense Rating: 9.29  #94
Utah State's Defense Rating: 20.99  #109
2026 Talent Rating: 606.00  #94
Blue Chip Ratio: 0%  #103
Utah State's 2026 Expected Record: 5.6 - 6.4
Utah State's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -3.1  #79
Utah State's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.5  #53
Utah State's Defense SP+ Rating: 31.2  #98

Average Talent
Average Pac-12 Talent Rating is 673.75
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81

Power Ratings Matchup
Utah State: -6.70   Washington: 24.07

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Utah State: -3.1   Washington: 18.4




Washington's Power Ratings
Washington's Power Rating: 24.07  #12
Washington's Offense Rating: 25.08  #8
Washington's Defense Rating: 5.34  #15
2026 Talent Rating: 956.00  #21
Blue Chip Ratio: 23  #24
Washington's 2026 Expected Record: 9.2 - 2.8
Washington's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 18.4  #13
Washington's Offense SP+ Rating: 34.5  #20
Washington's Defense SP+ Rating: 15.3  #9

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 916.78
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81


Utah State Scoring
Offense: 30.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 25.2
Defense: 28.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 37

Utah State's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Washington 44
Utah State 15


Projected Total Points: 58
Washington Scoring
Offense: 34.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 36.7
Defense: 18.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 19.7

Washington's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
201509/19Washington31Utah State17Washington -3.5Washington45.5Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Washington111 Overs
Utah State000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1

(#102) USU at (#12) WASH
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatUSUWASH
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #102 #12
SP+SP+ #79 #13
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #94 #21
Blue ChipsBC% #103 #24
Utah State Notes
(3/2) Vibes: OK, Bronco good HC, has exp to build with
(3/2) Bronco year 2, LY started 3-1, finished 2-6
(3/2) QB Hillstead (BYU) more exp'd than Garcia
(3/2) RB Jacobs (#2 LY) is OK, Vailahi (OK St) added
(3/2) WR top 2 are portals (of 4 adds). Small group
(3/2) OL has 4 decent starters (1 is portal). Good unit
(3/2) DL 8 portals w/ 2 exp'd DE's, 2 avg DT's are back
(3/2) Def has a lot of exp, mix return + portals.
(3/2) CBs have 4 w good exp, Safety has 1. 7 portals
Utah State Injury Report
Washington Notes
(2/14) Vibes huge ?, QB awkward but promising team
(1/29) Most staff returning after +3 wins from 24 to 25
(1/29) How does QB Williams lead team after portal mess?
(1/29) RB Washington + Limar (OU) exp'd. No #1 yet
(1/29) WR Roebuck good Fr LY, Moss (KSU) big add. Depth
(1/29) OL looks really good, 5 exp'd starters (1 portal)
(1/29) DL has exp but must improve. 4 portals to help
(1/29) LB has exp, but need more beyond X Alexander
(1/29) DB boost if CJ Christian is back from inj (DNP LY)
(1/29) DBs good unit, S could be great, CB portal add key
Washington Injury Report
Utah State on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
USU OffWASH Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #91 #40
ExplosiveExp #18 #29
PPAPPA #47 #25
PowerPwr #94 #15
SP+SP+ #53 #9
Pts POPPO #16 #15
HavocHav #87 #94
Utah State Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
USU OffWASH Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #89 #22
Run ExplRExp #9 #2
PPAExp #31 #9
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #81 #68
Stuff RateStuff #91 #114
TackleTak - NR
Utah State Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
USU OffWASH Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #85 #63
Pass ExplPExl #67 #49
PPAExp #70 #50
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #119 #123
DB HavocDB #28 #28
Washington on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 51%
CategoryCatWASH OffUSU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #6 #91
ExplosiveExp #77 #65
PPAPPA #18 #112
PowerPwr #8 #109
SP+SP+ #20 #98
Pts POPPO #15 #76
HavocHav #39 #114
Washington Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 51%
CategoryCat
WASH OffUSU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #11 #99
Run ExplRExp #39 #105
PPAExp #10 #124
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #27 #116
Stuff RateStuff #53 #108
TackleTak - NR
Washington Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 51%
CategoryCatWASH OffUSU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #5 #70
Pass ExplPExl #114 #24
PPAExp #29 #62
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #84 #127
DB HavocDB #11 #57
Program Comparison
WASH 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top 25 Contenders
'26 Profile: Up to CFP Hopefuls

USU 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'26 Profile: Up to Top G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Husky Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
USU's OC Kevin McGiven (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Anthony Garcia6786%794011.3
McCae Hillstead (Tr)4580%33006.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Javen Jacobs6542956.658
Sesi Vailahi (Tr)4215223.614
Noah White259303.720
Anthony Garcia117516.817
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Javon Robinson (Tr)58599410.346
Javen Jacobs4337938.830
Anthony Garcia20348217.474
Eli Wood (Tr)16205212.838

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USU's DC Nick Howell (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brevin Hamblin1103208
Bronson Olevao888463
Carson Tujague714151
Tyree Morris466411
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tyree Morris466411
Chris Joe416431
Bronson Olevao888463
Brevin Hamblin1103208
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brevin Hamblin1103208
Bronson Olevao888463
D'Angelo Mayes403112

WASH's OC Jimmie Dougherty (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Demond Williams Jr.24635470%30652588.7
Elijah Brown (Tr)7412758%829426.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Demond Williams Jr.14361264.342
Jayden Limar (Tr)4626235.753
Jordan Washington2723318.668
Ryken Moon52204.411
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Christian Moss (Tr)44682215.570
Dezmen Roebuck42560713.359
Decker DeGraaf32360211.330
Chris Lawson10115011.542

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WASH's DC Ryan Walters (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Alex McLaughlin943006
Xe'Ree Alexander706123
Rylon Dillard-Allen402000
Jacob Lane408412
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jacob Lane408412
Darin Conley (Tr)244221
Isaiah Ward133241
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale211122
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Emmanuel Karnley (Tr)262008
Alex McLaughlin943006
Xe'Ree Alexander706123