Washington State vs Washington Picks and Predictions for Sunday, September 6th, 2026
Washington State vs Washington Game Information
The Washington State Cougars will be on a short road trip Sunday afternoon with a 4:00 PM matchup inside Husky Stadium in Seattle against the Washington Huskies. Washington State comes into this season looking to build on last year's success, finishing with 7 wins after winning 4 of the last 6, including a 13-point victory in the Famous Idaho Bowl against Utah State. The Washington Huskies play the 2026 season Sunday afternoon at home. Washington enters the year ranked #17 in the nation after a 9-win campaign a year ago that culminated in a 28-point bowl victory over Boise State. Stay in the news with our College Football Picks.
Washington State Preview
With Zevi Eckhaus gone from a year ago, the Washington State offense will turn the ball over to Caden Pinnick in Game 1 of the year. Pinnick transferred to Washington State from UC Davis, where he threw for 3260 yards and 32 scores on 240 completions, alongside 437 yards and 3 touchdowns on 125 carries last year. Kirby Voorhees is returning as the leading ball carrier from a year ago after compiling 576 yards and 5 touchdowns on 138 carries. Senior Tony Freeman is the top receiver back from last season after 590 yards and 3 touchdowns on 54 catches in 2025.
Washington Preview
Demond Williams Jr. will remain at the helm of the Washington offense in 2026. Last year, Williams Jr. led the Huskies with 3065 yards and 25 scores on 246 completions, alongside 611 yards and 6 touchdowns on 143 carries. Jordan Washington is the top running back returning from last season after compiling 233 yards and 1 touchdown on 27 carries. Dezmen Roebuck returns this season for Washington after finishing second on the roster last year with 560 yards and 7 touchdowns on 42 catches.
Washington State vs Washington Pick
Washington is the better team in this matchup, having had the better season a year ago. Look for the Huskies to control this game on both sides of the ball as they do the work at home to get the win. Despite Washington having enough talent to win, expect Washington State to compete from the opening kickoff and keep it close enough to cover the number. Take the Washington Huskies on Sunday to get the win, but the Washington State Cougars will cover the big spread in game 1 of the year.
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- Pick: Washington State Cougars +23.5
- Lean: Under 51.5
Final Score Prediction: Washington Huskies win 28-17.
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