Published October 2, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
Preview
The Washington State Cougars visit the Utah State Aggies in college football on Friday, October 9, with kickoff at 9:00 p.m. ET. The model gives the Washington State Cougars the likelier result, projecting a game with 41 points in all.
The teams have the same overall record this season. The Utah State Aggies enter after a win over Troy, following a loss to Utah.
What the model expects
The model's figures are estimates, not certainties. It gives the Utah State Aggies 35.5% to win and the Washington State Cougars 64.5%; its likelier result is a Washington State Cougars win.
The model projects 18.1 points for the Utah State Aggies and 22.9 for the Washington State Cougars, with a projected margin of the Washington State Cougars by 4.8 points.
Records and recent results
The Utah State Aggies are 1-3 overall this season, with 52 points scored and 88 allowed in 4 games. The Washington State Cougars are 1-3, with 89 points scored and 99 allowed in 4 games; the two sides have the same record.
The Utah State Aggies beat the Troy Trojans 21-10 at home on September 26, and before that lost 33-0 on the road to the Utah Utes on September 19.