Idaho at Washington State Week 1 College Football Matchup Idaho at Washington State Matchup - Week 1
Sat, Aug 30 2025 · Week 1 · 🏟 Martin Stadium Pullman, WA · Turf · 32,248 cap
Away
10 13
Final
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2025 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2024 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Idaho
22
Washington State
23
P&R Line Washington State -0.5
P&R Total O/U 46
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Washington State -16.5 · O/U 50.5
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Washington State wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Washington State -16.5
O/U 50.5
ESPN Bet
Idaho 2025 Schedule
Idaho's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30Idaho at Washington State+16.5L10–1350.5L10–13UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/20Idaho at San José State+14.5L28–3151.5L28–31OY
Washington State 2025 Schedule
Washington State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30Washington State vs Idaho-16.5W13–1050.5W13–10UN
Sat 9/6Washington State vs San Diego State-2.0W36–1346.5W36–13OY
Sat 9/13Washington State at North Texas+6.5L10–5957.5L10–59ON
Sat 9/20Washington State vs Washington+21.0L24–5951.5L24–59ON
Sat 9/27Washington State at Colorado State+4.5W20–348.5W20–3UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/11Washington State at Ole Miss+33.5L21–2458.5L21–24UY
Sat 10/18Washington State at Virginia+16.5L20–2256.5L20–22UY
Sat 10/25Washington State vs Toledo+1.5W28–744.5W28–7UY
Sat 11/1Washington State at Oregon State-3.5L7–1047.5L7–10UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/15Washington State vs Louisiana Tech-10.0W28–343.5W28–3UY
Sat 11/22Washington State at James Madison+15.0L20–2444.5L20–24UY
Sat 11/29Washington State vs Oregon State-14.0W32–842.5W32–8UY
Mon 12/22Washington State vs Utah State+1.0W34–2150.0W34–21OY
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Idaho Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Idaho
0.00
Washington State #83
1.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Idaho
0.00
Washington State #88
1.17
Idaho +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2024 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Washington State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Idaho #135
36.0
Washington State #50
52.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Idaho #113
51.1
Washington State #18
25.4
Washington State +16.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 2024 full season · preseason estimate
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself