Fresno State at Washington State Week 5 College Football Matchup Fresno State at Washington State Matchup - Week 5
Sat, Oct 3 2026 · Week 5 · 🏟 Martin Stadium Pullman, WA · Turf · 32,248 cap
Fresno State✈ 698 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
Fresno State
21
Washington State
22
P&R Line Fresno State -0.5
P&R Total O/U 43.5
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Fresno State, while Game Control favors Washington State. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
Fresno State wins
Lean
Game Control
50.6%
Washington State wins
Toss-up
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Washington State · 73.9% ATS historically
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🏠 Washington State 3rd straight Home Game
Fresno State 2026 Schedule
Fresno State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Fresno State at USC+17.5
Sat 9/12Fresno State vs Sacramento State-9.5
Sat 9/19Fresno State at San José State-16.5
Sat 9/26Fresno State vs Rice-20.5
Sat 10/3Fresno State at Washington State-0.5
Sat 10/10Fresno State vs Boise State-1.5
Sat 10/17Fresno State at San Diego State+5.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Fresno State vs Oregon State-16
Sat 11/7Fresno State at Utah State-5.5
Sat 11/14Fresno State at Texas State+4
Sat 11/21Fresno State vs Colorado State-17
Sat 11/28Fresno State vs TBD-25.5
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)
Washington 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
→ Washington State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Fresno State #106
+0.179
Washington State #92
+0.240
Washington State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Fresno State #64
+0.365
Washington State #94
+0.353
Fresno State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Fresno State #30
0.174
Washington State #98
0.145
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Fresno State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Fresno State #111
+6.432
Washington State #49
+7.191
Washington State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Fresno State #111
+0.791
Washington State #73
+0.808
Washington State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Fresno State #5
66.4
Washington State #68
71.0
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Fresno 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
Fresno State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Fresno State #56
2.4
Washington State #101
-5.4
Offense Rating
Fresno State #73
15.1
Washington State #105
11.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Fresno State #43
12.8
Washington State #87
16.8
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Fresno State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Fresno State #39
1.42
Washington State #54
1.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Fresno State #13
0.58
Washington State #41
0.83
Fresno State +0.42
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% 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)
Fresno State #56
50.6
Washington State #30
54.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Fresno State #48
33.3
Washington State #26
28.3
Washington State +3.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Fresno State
Matt Entz #64
9–4 (69%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Josh Davis Yr 2 #107
DC Nick Benedetto Yr 2 #14
Staff Rating
2.98 #51
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