Washington State at Colorado State Week 5 College Football Matchup Washington State at Colorado State Matchup - Week 5
Sat, Sep 27 2025 · Week 5 · 🏟 Canvas Stadium Fort Collins, CO · Turf · 41,000 cap
Washington State✈ 737 mi+1 hr TZ
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Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Washington State
28
WSU +4.5
Colorado State
19
P&R Line Washington State -9
P&R Total O/U 47.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Colorado State -4.5 · O/U 48.5
Matchup Prediction
Washington State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Washington State entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Washington State wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
Washington State wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Colorado State -4.5
O/U 48.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Washington State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🏠 Colorado State 3rd straight Home Game
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
Colorado State 2025 Schedule
Colorado State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30Colorado State at Washington+20.5L21–3852.5L21–38OY
Sat 9/6Colorado State vs Northern Colorado-35.0W21–1752.5W21–17UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/20Colorado State vs UTSA+4.5L16–1758.5L16–17UY
Sat 9/27Colorado State vs Washington State-4.5L3–2048.5L3–20UN
Fri 10/3Colorado State at San Diego State+4.5L24–4540.5L24–45ON
Fri 10/10Colorado State vs Fresno State+5.5W49–2147.5W49–21OY
Sat 10/18Colorado State vs Hawai'i-2.5L19–3153.5L19–31UN
Sat 10/25Colorado State at Wyoming+5.5L0–2846.5L0–28UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/8Colorado State vs UNLV+5.5L10–4260.5L10–42UN
Sat 11/15Colorado State at New Mexico+15.5L17–2053.5L17–20UY
Sat 11/22Colorado State at Boise State+17.5L21–4946.5L21–49ON
Fri 11/28Colorado State vs Air Force+2.5L21–4247.5L21–42ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season
Washington State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Washington State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Washington State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Washington State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Washington State #92
+0.370
Colorado State #95
+0.198
Washington State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Washington State #94
+0.587
Colorado State #97
+0.309
Washington State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Washington State #98
0.145
Colorado State #116
0.132
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Washington State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Washington State #49
+7.956
Colorado State #87
+6.657
Washington State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Washington State #73
+0.872
Colorado State #98
+0.808
Washington State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Washington State #68
71.0
Colorado State #130
74.0
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Washington State Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Washington State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Washington State
-5.4
Colorado State
-9.4
Offense Rating
Washington State
11.5
Colorado State
9.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Washington State
16.8
Colorado State
19.3
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Washington State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Washington State #54
1.00
Colorado State #133
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington State #41
2.67
Colorado State #94
1.00
Washington State +1.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Washington State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Washington State #1
36.9
Colorado State #1
13.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington State #26
51.5
Colorado State #134
65.7
Washington State +23.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Washington State with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Washington State
Jimmy Rogers #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Danny Freund Yr 1 #1
DC Jesse Bobbit Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Colorado State
Jay Norvell #1
16–20 (44%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Matt Mumme Yr 3 #1
DC Tyson Summers Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
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