Sat, Sep 12 2026
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Week 2
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🏟 Husky Stadium
Seattle, WA
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Turf
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70,500 cap
Utah State✈ 655 mi-1 hr 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.
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
58.6%
Washington wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Washington
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Utah State 2026 Schedule
Utah State's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/5 | Utah State vs Idaho State | -18 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/12 | Utah State at Washington | +23 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/19 | Utah State at Utah | +18 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/26 | Utah State vs Troy | -5.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/3 | Utah State at Boise State | +11.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Fri 10/9 | Utah State vs Washington State | +2.5 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/24 | Utah State at Texas State | +11.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/31 | Utah State vs Colorado State | -9.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/7 | Utah State vs Fresno State | +5.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/14 | Utah State at San Diego State | +13.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/21 | Utah State at Oregon State | -3 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/28 | Utah State vs TBD | -18 | — | — | — | — |
Washington 2026 Schedule
Washington's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/5 | Washington vs Washington State | -18 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/12 | Washington vs Utah State | -23 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/19 | Washington vs Eastern Washington | -32 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/26 | Washington vs Minnesota | -13.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/3 | Washington at USC | +4.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/10 | Washington vs Iowa | -2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/17 | Washington at Purdue | -17.5 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/31 | Washington at Nebraska | -7 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/7 | Washington vs Penn State | -4 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/14 | Washington at Michigan State | -15 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/21 | Washington vs Indiana | +11.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/28 | Washington at Oregon | +12.5 | — | — | — | — |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2025 season (prior year)
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
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
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
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Washington Edge
Washington +0.75
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
Washington +8.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Utah State
Bronco Mendenhall #96
6–7 (46%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Kevin McGiven
Yr 2
#31
DC
Nick Howell
Yr 2
#137
Washington
Jedd Fisch #42
15–11 (58%)
· Yr 3 at school
OC
Jimmie Dougherty
Yr 2
#38
DC
Ryan Walters
Yr 2
#3
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 ✓
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 ✓