Colorado State and Washington will meet in one of the final games on the college football schedule this Saturday. The Huskies are heavy home favorites against a Colorado State team that no longer has one of the best wide receivers in college football. Before this matchup between a former Pac-12 team and a future Pac-12 team, continue reading to get my Colorado State vs Washington prediction.
Our Colorado State vs Washington Pick
- Pick: Colorado State +21.5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Colorado State Rams vs Washington Huskies
- Date & Time: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 11:00 PM EDT
- Venue: Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: Big Ten Network
Colorado State vs Washington Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Washington –21.5 | UW –2500 / CSU +1100 | 53.5 |
Key Storylines
The Rams are coming off an 8–5 season and a bowl appearance. They are led by fourth-year coach Jay Norvell and quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi. But they enter the season with a significantly overhauled receiving corps following several high-profile departures. That includes the loss of Tory Horton. Horton has moved onto the NFL and was one of the best receivers in college football. His absence will be felt by the Rams.
Washington comes into this season under second-year head coach Jedd Fisch. They hope to rebound from a 6–7 season and a Sun Bowl loss. The Huskies boast a massive statistical and historical edge at home. They come into 2025 with a 20-game home winning streak. That is the longest in modern school history.
Quarterback Play
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi offers experience and stability at quarterback for CSU. He threw for over 3,400 yards in 2024 with a solid completion rate. But without a clear top target at wide receiver he could regress. Washington will go with Demond Williams Jr. as their starting quarterback. Williams was a capable passer and willing runner in limited action last season and has the spotlight to himself in 2025.
Betting Trends & H2H
- Colorado State is 2–15 straight-up in their last 17 games as the underdog.
- Washington is highly successful at home. They enter the season with a 20-game home winning streak.
- This is the first time that these college football programs have faced one another.
Colorado State vs Washington Model Projection
Score Projection: Washington 31 – Colorado State 17
Win Probability: Washington 88%, Colorado State 12%
Final Thoughts
I’m going to take the points with Colorado State in this matchup with Washington. The Huskies should win this game in the end against a team from a lower-quality conference. But the passing game of Colorado State should be enough for them to stay attached for a good chunk of this contest before eventually succumbing to Washington’s home-field advantage.
