Published October 24, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
Preview
The Washington State Cougars visit the San Diego State Aztecs in college football on Saturday, October 31, with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. ET. The San Diego State Aztecs come off a loss, while the Washington State Cougars have lost their latest game and two before it.
What the model expects
The model's figures are estimates, not certainties. It gives the San Diego State Aztecs 62.9% to win and the Washington State Cougars 37.1%; its likelier result is a San Diego State Aztecs win.
The model projects 29.4 points for the San Diego State Aztecs and 25.2 for the Washington State Cougars, with 54.6 in all. Its projected margin is the San Diego State Aztecs by 4.2 points.
Records and recent results
The San Diego State Aztecs are 3-5 overall this season, with 212 points scored and 289 allowed in 8 games. The Washington State Cougars are 1-7, with 151 points scored and 221 allowed in 8 games. The San Diego State Aztecs have the better record.
In their latest results, the San Diego State Aztecs lost 56-49 on the road to the Colorado State Rams on October 24, and before that beat the Fresno State Bulldogs 26-23 at home on October 17 and lost 66-14 on the road to the Oregon State Beavers on October 10. The Washington State Cougars lost 31-10 at home to the Boise State Broncos on October 24, and before that lost 48-30 on the road to the Oregon State Beavers on October 17 and lost 17-16 on the road to the Utah State Aggies on October 9.