The Washington State Cougars (2-2) will face the Colorado State Rams (1-2) at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins on Saturday. Both teams are looking to rebound from losses in their last games and will try to pick up an win to avoid a third loss before the month of October. Here, I have broken down this non-conference matchup and you can find my Washington State vs Colorado State prediction below.
Our Washington State vs Colorado State Pick
- Pick: Colorado State -5.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Washington State Cougars vs Colorado State Rams
- Date & Time: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT
- Venue: Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins, CO
- Broadcast: CBS Sports Network
Washington State vs Colorado State Odds
Odds | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|
Washington State | +5.5 | +175 | Over 48.5 |
Colorado State | -5.5 | -210 | Under 48.5 |
Key Storylines
- Quarterback Play: Washington State's Jaxon Potter has 604 passing yards and four touchdowns this season. But he is barely averaging 150 passing yards per game and he needs to perform better in this contest for his team to end its two-game losing streak. Colorado State's Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has 488 passing yards and one touchdown. He was benched last week and it will be interesting to see if the Rams utilize him or Jackson Brousseau at QB in this contest.
- Rushing Attack: Colorado State boasts a stronger rushing game with 156 yards per game compared to Washington State's 58.3 yards per game. This disparity could give the Rams an edge in controlling the game's tempo and winning the time of possession battle.
Betting Trends & H2H
- Washington State: The Cougars are 1-3 against the spread (ATS) this season. They are 0-2 ATS as underdogs of 5.5 points or more.
- Colorado State: Colorado State is 2-1 ATS this season. They are 0-1 ATS as favorites of 5.5 points or more.
- Over/Under Trends: Washington State has gone over the total in three of their first four games this season. Two of Colorado State's first three games have gone under their totals.
Washington State vs Colorado State Model Projection
- Score Projection: Washington State 24 – Colorado State 31
- Win Probability: Washington State 42%, Colorado State 58%
Final Thoughts
Neither of these teams has looked good at all early in the season. Colorado State could be making a quarterback change, but they look great compared to a Washington State team that has given up 118 points in their last two games. The Rams should get their offense back on track against a Washington State defense that has looked horrid of late. I'll lay the points with Colorado State as a home favorite here.
