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Idaho vs Washington State Prediction 8/30/2025 Today’s College Football Picks
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Idaho (0-0) vs Washington State (0-0)
August 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington State -13.5 — Over/Under: 50.5
In this article, we will formulate an Idaho vs Washington State Prediction for this College Football Week 1 game on Saturday, August 30th at the Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Washington State Preview
Washington State finished last season with a 6-7 overall record and had a 5-4 conference record in the Pac-12. Offensively last season, the Cougars scored 30.4 points per game, while allowing 29.1 points per game defensively. Washington State averaged 141.3 rushing yards and 276.1 passing yards per game. They allowed 178.3 rushing yards per game and 261.6 passing yards per game.
John Mateer led the Cougars last season with 209/317 completed passes and 3,589 total passing yards. He also had 33 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Zevi Eckhaus had 123/202 passes for 1,550 passing yards and 14 touchdowns, while Josh Meredith added 1/1 passes for 13 passing yards and 1 touchdown. Dylan Paine led the team in rushing yards, with 711 and 3 touchdowns, while Josh Meredith had a team-high 79 caught passes for 1,255 receiving yards, and had 14 touchdowns. Carlos Hernandez caught 58 passes for 711 yards, and 2 touchdowns.
Defensively, Jackson Lataimua had a team-high 115 total tackles, 51 of them solo, while Brennan Jackson had a team-high 6 total sacks, and Sam Lockett III had a team-high 4 interceptions.
Idaho Preview
Idaho finished last season with a 11-3 overall record and had a 7-1 conference record in the Big Sky. Offensively last season, the Vandals scored 33.8 points per game, while allowing 25.0 points per game defensively. Idaho averaged 141.9 rushing yards and 227.1 passing yards per game. They allowed 143.6 rushing yards per game and 248.1 passing yards per game.
Jack Layne led the Vandals last season with 99/154 completed passes and 1,477 total passing yards. He also had 14 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Jack Wagner had 94/172 passes for 1,389 passing yards and 12 touchdowns, while Nick Josifek added 23/42 passes for 282 passing yards and 2 touchdowns. Deshaun Buchanan led the team in rushing yards, with 836 and 5 touchdowns, while Jordan Dwyer had a team-high 70 caught passes for 1,192 receiving yards, and had 12 touchdowns. Hayden Hatten caught 79 passes for 1,255 yards, and 14 touchdowns.
Defensively, Jaxton Eck had a team-high 111 total tackles, while he also led the team with 11 total sacks, and Tommy McCormick had a team-high 3 interceptions.
Idaho vs Washington State Prediction
Washington State has won all five meetings against Idaho, and in their most recent meeting back in 2022, they won 24-17 at home, not covering the spread, as the game went under the point total. Washington State is 3-2 against the spread in their five meetings, and their last three meetings have gone under the total.
In this Idaho vs Washington State Prediction, Washington State is coming in as -13.5-point home favorites, with the total set at 50.5. The Cougars are listed at -550 on the moneyline, while the Vandals are at +400. Washington State is entering the new season after averaging more than 30 points per game last year. They’ll be up against an Idaho team that had success in the Big Sky but is now facing tougher competition. Although the Vandals were competitive in FCS play, Washington State’s depth and speed are likely to overwhelm them. Take the home team to win their opener and cover the spread. Take Washington State by -13.5 points in this one.
