The Washington State Cougars (1-4) visit the Utah State Aggies (1-4) on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Maverik Stadium, Logan, UT. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET, and the game airs on The CW. DraftKings lists the spread at USU -4 with a total of 42.5; moneylines are Washington State +145 · Utah State -175. Below is our Washington State vs Utah State preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Washington State vs Utah State Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Washington State at Utah State |
| Records | Washington State 1-4 · Utah State 1-4 |
| Spread | USU -4 |
| Moneyline | Washington State +145 · Utah State -175 |
| Total | 42.5 |
| Venue | Maverik Stadium, Logan, UT |
| Date/Time | Friday, October 9, 2026 · 9:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | The CW |
| Head Coaches | Washington State: HC Kirby Moore, OC Matt Miller · Utah State: HC Bronco Mendenhall, OC Robert Anae |
Washington State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Washington State Cougars are 1-4 overall, 0-1 in Pac-12 play. Results to date: Sep 6 — L 24-10 at Washington; Sep 12 — L 34-7 at Kansas State; Sep 19 — W 48-7 vs Duquesne; Sep 26 — L 34-24 vs Arizona; Oct 3 — L 26-6 vs Fresno State. Most recently, Washington State lost to Fresno State 26-6 at home. Through 5 games, Washington State is averaging 19.0 points scored and 25.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Kirby Moore (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Matt Miller. Defensive coordinator: Trent Bray.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Caden Pinnick (QB) — 87/142, 796 yards, 3 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Kirby Vorhees (RB) — 42 carries, 235 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Darrius Clemons (WR) — 17 receptions, 190 yards
- Sacks leader: Jirah Leaupepetele (DT) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Keith Brown (LB) — 30 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Caden Pinnick (87/142, 796 yards, 3 TD, 5 INT). Questions: A defense allowing 25.0 points per game; an offense averaging 19.0 points per game; ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Caden Pinnick).
Utah State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Utah State Aggies are 1-4 overall, 0-1 in Pac-12 play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 29-17 vs Idaho State; Sep 12 — L 16-14 at Washington; Sep 19 — L 33-0 at Utah; Sep 26 — W 21-10 vs Troy; Oct 3 — L 37-18 at Boise State. Most recently, Utah State lost to Boise State 37-18 on the road. Through 5 games, Utah State is averaging 14.0 points scored and 25.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Bronco Mendenhall (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Robert Anae. Defensive coordinator: Nick Howell.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Grady Brosterhous (QB) — 67/116, 764 yards, 6 TD, 6 INT
- Rushing leader: Javen Jacobs (RB) — 55 carries, 331 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Eli Wood (WR) — 30 receptions, 388 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: James Jennette (LB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Brevin Hamblin (S) — 43 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Grady Brosterhous (67/116, 764 yards, 6 TD, 6 INT). Questions: A defense allowing 25.0 points per game; an offense averaging 14.0 points per game; ball security at quarterback (6 interceptions for Grady Brosterhous).
How to Watch Washington State vs Utah State
- Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
- Kickoff: 9:00 PM ET
- Venue: Maverik Stadium, Logan, UT
- TV / Streaming: The CW
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.