Boise State at Washington State Week 8 College Football Matchup Boise State at Washington State Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 24 2026 · Week 8 · 🏟 Martin Stadium Pullman, WA · Turf · 32,248 cap
Boise State✈ 221 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.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Boise State
24
Washington State
22
P&R Line Boise State -1.5
P&R Total O/U 46
Confidence 63 Moderate
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
50.6%
Washington State wins
Toss-up
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Boise State · 73.9% ATS historically
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🛋 Boise State Coming off BYE
Boise State 2026 Schedule
Boise State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Boise State at Oregon+24.5
Sat 9/12Boise State vs Memphis-0.5
Sat 9/19Boise State vs South Dakota-26.5
Sat 9/26Boise State at Western Michigan-4
Sat 10/3Boise State vs Utah State-11.5
Sat 10/10Boise State at Fresno State+1.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/24Boise State at Washington State-1.5
Sat 10/31Boise State vs Texas State-2.5
Sat 11/7Boise State at Colorado State-13
Sat 11/14Boise State vs Oregon State-17
Sat 11/21Boise State vs San Diego State-0.5
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
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Boise State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Boise State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Boise State #44
+0.277
Washington State #92
+0.257
Boise State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Boise State #62
+0.378
Washington State #94
+0.289
Boise State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Boise State #50
0.166
Washington State #98
0.145
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Boise State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Boise State #73
+6.798
Washington State #49
+8.067
Washington State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Boise State #77
+0.823
Washington State #73
+0.784
Boise State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Boise State #33
69.4
Washington State #68
71.0
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Boise 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
Boise State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Boise State #54
3.2
Washington State #101
-5.4
Offense Rating
Boise State #41
18.1
Washington State #105
11.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Boise State #63
14.9
Washington State #87
16.8
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum?
Avg sequences created per game
Boise State #100
1.00
Washington State #54
1.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Boise State #32
0.46
Washington State #41
0.83
Boise State +0.00
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 State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Boise State #105
52.2
Washington State #30
54.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Boise State #52
34.5
Washington State #26
28.3
Washington State +1.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Boise State
Spencer Danielson #47
24–8 (75%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Nate Potter Yr 2 #58
DC Erik Chinander Yr 3 #67
Staff Rating
2.82 #62
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
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