Washington State at Washington Week 1 College Football Matchup Washington State at Washington Matchup - Week 1
Sat, Sep 5 2026 · Week 1 · 🏟 Husky Stadium Seattle, WA · Turf · 70,500 cap
Washington State✈ 249 miSame TZ
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Washington State
15
Washington
33
P&R Line Washington -18
P&R Total O/U 48
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Washington has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Washington entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Washington wins
Lean
Game Control
50.6%
Washington wins
Toss-up
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Washington · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Washington State 2026 Schedule
Washington State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Washington State at Washington+18
Sat 9/12Washington State at Kansas State+10
Sat 9/19Washington State vs Duquesne-22.5
Sat 9/26Washington State vs Arizona+9
Sat 10/3Washington State vs Fresno State+0.5
Fri 10/9Washington State at Utah State-2.5
Sat 10/17Washington State at Oregon State-8
Sat 10/24Washington State vs Boise State+1.5
Sat 10/31Washington State at San Diego State+8.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/14Washington State vs Colorado State-14
Sat 11/21Washington State at Texas State+6.5
Sat 11/28Washington State vs TBD-22.5
Washington 2026 Schedule
Washington's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Washington vs Washington State-18
Sat 9/12Washington vs Utah State-23
Sat 9/19Washington vs Eastern Washington-32
Sat 9/26Washington vs Minnesota-13.5
Sat 10/3Washington at USC+4.5
Sat 10/10Washington vs Iowa-2
Sat 10/17Washington at Purdue-17.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Washington at Nebraska-7
Sat 11/7Washington vs Penn State-4
Sat 11/14Washington at Michigan State-15
Sat 11/21Washington vs Indiana+11.5
Sat 11/28Washington at Oregon+12.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Washington PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Washington
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Washington
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Washington
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Washington State #92
+0.211
Washington #18
+0.360
Washington Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Washington State #94
+0.405
Washington #29
+0.491
Washington Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Washington State #98
0.145
Washington #94
0.146
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Washington Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Washington State #49
+6.859
Washington #15
+7.717
Washington Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Washington State #73
+0.811
Washington #6
+0.899
Washington Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Washington State #68
71.0
Washington #75
71.1
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 (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Washington Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Washington State #101
-5.4
Washington #11
17.4
Offense Rating
Washington State #105
11.5
Washington #13
24.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Washington State #87
16.8
Washington #16
7.1
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Washington Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Washington State #54
1.00
Washington #46
1.42
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington State #41
0.83
Washington #81
1.00
Washington +0.42
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Washington Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Washington State #30
54.0
Washington #46
54.3
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Washington State #26
28.3
Washington #36
30.1
Washington +0.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Washington State
Kirby Moore #77
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Matt Miller Yr 1 #67
DC Trent Bray Yr 1 #33
Staff Rating
2.70 #70
Washington
Jedd Fisch #42
15–11 (58%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Jimmie Dougherty Yr 2 #38
DC Ryan Walters Yr 2 #3
Staff Rating
3.54 #16
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