The Washington State Cougars (0-0) face an FCS opponent, the Idaho Vandals (0-0), on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium.

The Cougars are very big favorites (currently -16.5) in their matchup versus the Vandals, with the over/under being 50.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Cougars are -833 and the Vandals are +568.)

Read on for our betting primer for this this game between the Cougars and the Vandals, and discover all of our betting picks here, too!

Washington State vs. Idaho betting lines

• Spread favorite: Cougars (-16.5)
• Moneyline: Cougars (-833), Vandals (+568)
• Total: 50.5 points
• TV Channel: CW (WGN – Chicago)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Washington State vs. Idaho betting info and stats

• Washington State beat the spread six times in 12 games last season.
• As a 16.5-point or greater favorite last season, Washington State had two wins against the spread (2-1).
• There were six Washington State games (out of 12) that hit the over last year.
• Idaho beat the spread five times in 12 games last season.
• In 12 Idaho games last year, six of them went over the total.

Washington State vs. Idaho key players

Washington State Cougars

• Last year John Mateer had 3,139 passing yards — including a 64.6% completion percentage — with 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions (261.6 yards per game). His rushing performance consisted of 178 carries for 826 yards and 15 TDs.
• Wayshawn Parker ran for 735 yards on 137 carries (61.3 yards per game), with four rushing touchdowns last year.
• Kyle Williams amassed 70 receptions for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns last year. He was targeted 98 times, and averaged 92.2 yards per game.
• Kris Hutson also impressed receiving last year. He bagged 54 receptions for 683 yards and two touchdowns. He was targeted 96 times.
• Josh Meredith hauled in 39 passes on 50 targets for 472 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 36.3 receiving yards per game.
• Ansel Din-Mbuh’s hard work last season put together a stat line of 6.0 sacks, 6.0 TFL and 24 tackles.
• Kyle Thornton went to work last year, collecting 65 tackles, 6.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception.
• Last season Ethan O’Connor had a huge stat line of four interceptions, 28 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and four passes defended.

Idaho Vandals

• Jack Layne threw for 1,477 yards and 14 touchdowns last season.
• Deshaun Buchanan averaged 47.3 rushing yards per game and scored five rushing touchdowns.
• Last season Nate Thomas rushed for 543 yards. He also scored five total touchdowns.
• Jordan Dwyer averaged 85.1 receiving yards and grabbed 12 receiving touchdowns over the course of the 2024 season.
• Mark Hamper caught 48 passes last season on his way to 966 yards and six receiving touchdowns.
• Tony Harste caught 10 passes on his way to 203 receiving yards a season ago.
• Last year Keyshawn James-Newby accumulated 9.0 sacks, 5.0 TFL and 11 tackles.
• Jaxton Eck had an impactful defensive performance last season with 18 tackles and one interception.
• A year ago Tommy McCormick recorded 16 tackles as well as three interceptions.