Boise State vs Washington State Picks and Prediction for Saturday October 24, 2026
The No. 21 Boise State Broncos will travel to Pullman, Washington, Saturday evening for a matchup against the Washington State Cougars at Gesa Field. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM ET, with USA Network coverage. Boise State enters the matchup with a 5-1 record and will look to continue its strong start to the season against a Washington State team that has struggled to find success. The Cougars come into Saturday's contest with a 1-6 record and will attempt to turn things around in front of their home crowd. The Broncos are a -13.5 and a -550 on the Moneyline. Washington State is a +410 home dog, and the total is 53.5. The Broncos will look to avoid an upset and continue building momentum as they enter the second half of their schedule. Stay in the action with our College Football Picks.
Boise State Looks to Extend Its Streak
Maddux Madsen is leading the Boise State offense this season with 1,296 passing yards and 13 touchdowns on 110 completions, along with 110 rushing yards and one touchdown on 29 carries. Dylan Riley leads the rushing attack with 835 yards and six touchdowns on 127 carries. Sire Gaines is second on the team with 354 yards and three touchdowns on 65 carries. Rasean Jones leads the receiving corps with 359 yards and one touchdown on 23 catches, while Matt Wagner has added 242 yards and four touchdowns on 22 receptions.
The Boise State offense moved the football effectively in its last outing, scoring 38 points on 512 total yards. Defensively, the Broncos did enough to secure the victory, allowing 31 points on 346 total yards. Maddux Madsen led the Boise State offense, completing 23 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns. Dylan Riley led the ground attack with 150 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries, while Sire Gaines added 120 yards and one score on 20 attempts. Riley also contributed in the passing game, finishing with 64 receiving yards and one touchdown on four catches.
Washington State Tries to Stop the Losing Streak
Caden Pinnick leads the Washington State offense this season with 952 passing yards and three touchdowns on 110 completions, along with 194 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 74 carries. Owen Eshelman has added 289 passing yards and two touchdowns on 32 completions. Kirby Vorhees leads the Washington State rushing attack with 267 yards and two touchdowns on 54 carries. Branden Ganashamoorthy leads the receiving corps with 343 yards and three touchdowns on 26 catches. Daniel Blood has also recorded 26 receptions for 266 yards and one touchdown.
Washington State moved the football effectively last week, compiling 459 total yards and scoring 30 points, but failed to score in the first quarter and committed one turnover in the loss. Defensively, the Cougars struggled, allowing 48 points on 555 total yards. Owen Eshelman led the Washington State offense, completing 32 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns while adding 136 rushing yards and one score on 15 carries. Branden Ganashamoorthy led the receiving corps with 147 yards and one touchdown on 11 catches, while Daniel Blood added 59 yards and one score on six receptions.
Boise State vs Washington State Picks and Prediction
Pick: Boise State Broncos -13.5
Boise State should have a significant advantage against a Washington State team that has managed just one victory through its first seven games. The Broncos will look to establish their running game early and put pressure on a Cougars defense that cannot afford to spend extended periods on the field. Boise State should be able to create favorable situations on second and third down if it consistently gains yardage on the ground, opening opportunities to attack Washington State through the air. The Cougars will need to force turnovers and prevent the Broncos from controlling possession to have a realistic chance of pulling off the upset. Washington State could find some offensive success playing at home, but sustaining drives against Boise State will be a challenge. Expect the Broncos to establish control early and pull away as the game progresses.
Pick: Over 53.5
Boise State should be able to generate plenty of offensive production against a Washington State team that has struggled to put together complete performances this season. The Broncos will look to establish their rushing attack and take advantage of opportunities downfield once the Cougars begin committing additional defenders to stopping the run. Washington State could have difficulty getting its defense off the field, especially if Boise State consistently converts third downs and finishes drives with touchdowns. The Cougars will also need to contribute offensively, and falling behind early could force Washington State to become more aggressive through the air. That approach could lead to additional scoring opportunities for both teams, particularly if turnovers create favorable field position. Boise State has the potential to do most of the scoring, and Washington State should contribute enough to help push the game over the total.