Final
October 3, 2026 β’ Martin Stadium, Pullman
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 3, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Fresno State Bulldogs (4-1) takes on Washington State Cougars (1-4) at Martin Stadium, Pullman.
Fresno State Bulldogs
Visiting Side
Record
4-1
Washington State Cougars
Home Side
Record
1-4
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FRE
|
3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 26 |
|
WAS
|
0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
7:01
Manaki Watanabe 27 Yd Field Goal
Score
9:27
Jack Stevens 32 Yd Field Goal
Score
6:06
Manaki Watanabe 22 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:00
Jack Stevens 50 Yd Field Goal
Score
9:41
Josiah Freeman 3 Yd Run (Manaki Watanabe Kick)
Score
11:00
Manaki Watanabe 31 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:54
Julius Gillick 8 Yd Run (Manaki Watanabe Kick)
Score
3:15
Manaki Watanabe 33 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 52%
Fresno State Bulldogs
VS
48%
Washington State Cougars
Projected Score
FRE 34
-
WAS 28
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Fresno State Bulldogs scoring offense has an edge over Washington State Cougars defense.
- Washington State Cougars offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Washington State Cougars passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Fresno State Bulldogs controls the trenches in the run game.
Fresno State Bulldogs
STAT
Washington State Cougars
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Washington State Cougars plays on familiar turf at Martin Stadium, Pullman.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Fresno State Bulldogs Could Win
Fresno State Bulldogs scoring offense has an edge over Washington State Cougars defense.
Why Washington State Cougars Could Win
Washington State Cougars will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Washington State Cougars offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Martin Stadium, Pullman
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
26,471
Closing Odds
Line: WSU -2.5 | O/U: 44.5
Team Leaders
Fresno State Bulldogs Leaders
Jacob Chambers
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Andrew Chavez
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Darrian Anderson
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Washington State Cougars Leaders
Julian Dugger
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Trey Hill Jr.
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Oliver Bender
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Fresno State Bulldogs (74.8%)
Washington State Cougars (25.2%)
Total Submissions: 39 circles
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