Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Washington State Cougars vs Utah State Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/22

College Football Preview

The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl will see the Washington State Cougars take on the Utah State Aggies. This game will be held at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Fans can catch the action on ESPN on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

Both teams come into the game with a 6-6 record. The Cougars, representing the Pac-12, have a strong home record but have struggled on the road, going 1-5. The Aggies from the Mountain West also have a solid home record, matching the Cougars at 5-1, and will look to use that advantage on their home turf.

Washington State Team Preview

The Washington State Cougars have had an up-and-down season. In their last game, they won against Oregon State Beavers with a score of 32-8. The Cougars had 22 first downs, 197 passing yards, and 186 rushing yards in that game.

Earlier, the Cougars played against James Madison Dukes and lost 24-20. They managed 19 first downs and 171 passing yards. Their rushing yards were 130, but it was not enough to secure a win.

Zevi Eckhaus is the leading quarterback for the Cougars. He has thrown for 1,758 yards and 12 touchdowns this season. Kirby Vorhees is the top rusher with 576 yards and 5 touchdowns over 12 games.

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Washington State vs Utah State Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Washington State Cougars vs. Utah State Aggies
  • Venue: Albertsons Stadium in Boise, ID
  • Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Washington State +132, Utah State -159

Utah State Team Preview

The Utah State Aggies have shown mixed results this season. In recent games, they faced Boise State at home, ending in a narrow 25-24 loss. This game saw them achieve 222 rushing yards but fall short in passing, with only 184 yards compared to Boise State’s 341 yards.

Earlier, the Aggies secured a win against Fresno State with a score of 28-17. Their ground game was strong, with 229 rushing yards. The Aggies also managed to secure 27 first downs, dominating Fresno State’s 12 first downs.

Looking at the team stats, Utah State ranks 33rd in points scored this season. Their offense shows a balance between passing and rushing yards, ranked 46th and 60th respectively. Defensively, they rank 15th in sacks but struggle with points allowed, sitting at 121st.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take Washington State to cover +3.0. The Cougars have a strong defense with 28 sacks and 5 interceptions, ranking high in both categories. Utah State’s defense, on the other hand, has allowed 339 points this season, making Washington State a solid pick to cover the spread. The projected score is Utah State 28, Washington State 27.

For the over/under pick, go with the under 52.5. Utah State scores an average of 381 points this season, but Washington State’s defense can limit their scoring chances. Washington State’s offense has not been as effective this year, ranking 89th in points scored. This suggests a lower-scoring game, with a projected total of 55 points.