Washington State Cougars vs Utah State Aggies Potato Bowl Prediction - 12/22/2025
Updated July 9, 2026
Monday’s Famous Idaho Potato Bowl between the Washington State Cougars and Utah State Aggies brings together two teams that finished the regular season with identical 6-6 records. Both teams alternated between wins and losses in each of their final five games of the regular season and will try to end things on a high note on the blue turf in Boise. Before kickoff, you will find my Washington State vs Utah State prediction here.
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This Famous Idaho Potato Bowl features a pair of teams entering with identical 6-6 records, but with very different strengths. Utah State’s offense has been productive throughout the season, spearheaded by quarterback Bryson Barnes’ dual-threat abilities, while Washington State’s defense has held opponents in check for most of the year.
Washington State is going through some major changes going into the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. Head coach Jimmy Rogers has left the program to take over the same position at Iowa State. That has meant transfer portal activity and could impact how much everyone on their side of things applies themselves with so many changes coming to the program in the near future.
The Aggies enter with familiarity in this venue, making their sixth appearance on the blue turf overall, though they have dropped four of five prior games here. That isn't likely to have a huge impact on the outcome of this game, but it is worth remembering that the Aggies are playing in a place they have a ton of experience with during conference play in the Mountain West.
Utah State’s Bryson Barnes has been the centerpiece of the Aggies’ offense in 2025. He has passed for 2,687 yards with 18 touchdowns and just four interceptions, while also leading the team in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. His playmaking ability should keep pressure on the Washington State defense throughout this game.
Washington State’s quarterback Zevi Eckhaus has thrown for 1,760 yards with 12 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season and represents a more conventional passing threat. It will be up to the defense of Utah State to get pressure on Eckhaus if they want to get stops on defense.
Score Projection: Washington State 24 – Utah State 28
Win Probability: Washington State 48%, Utah State 52%
This is an interesting matchup, given how many changes are coming at Washington State. The continuity for the Aggies and the motivation to get a win in the house of a conference rival should add up to a win and a cover for the Aggies in the lone college football game on the schedule for Monday.
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