Washington vs Utah State Prediction Football Picks Today 9/12/26

In this article we will formulate a Washington vs Utah State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 12th at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 2 matchup. 

Washington Huskies Betting Preview

The Washington Huskies are 1-0 this season after they defeated Washington State by a score of 24-10 last week. Washington led 10-0 at halftime and they scored 14 points in the second half to seal the win. The Huskies out gained WSU by a total of 402-242, went 4-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-0 in the game. Demond Williams Jr threw for 268 yards and one touchdown, while Chris Lawson caught four passes for 87 yards. Williams Jr also led the ground game with 61 yards and one score on seven carries. 

Last season, Washington went 9-4 (5-4) and they finished tied for seventh in the Big Ten standings. Washington started the season with a 38-21 win over Colorado State and followed that up with a 70-10 win over UC Davis. The Huskies lost to Ohio State, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Oregon, but did beat Boise State in the bowl game by a score of 38-10. Washington scored 34.1 points per game in 2025, while they allowed 18.7 points against per game on defense. 

Utah State Aggies Betting Preview

The Utah State Aggies are 0-1 this year after they lost to Idaho State by a score of 29-17 in week one. Utah State trailed 16-10 at halftime, but they led 17-16 in the third, before allowing the last 13 points for the loss. The Aggies out gained Idaho State by a total of 407-241, went 9-15 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 4-0 in the game. McCae Hillstead threw for 178 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Eli Wood caught six passes for 90 yards and one score. Javen Jacobs rushed 20 times for 80 yards in the loss. 

Last year, Utah State went 6-7 (4-4) and they finished seventh in the Mountain West standings. The Aggies defeated UTEP by a score of 28-16 in their first game, but lost to A&M by a score of 44-22 after that. Utah State started 3-1, but they lost five of their last eight games, before losing to Washington State by a score of 34-21 in the Potato Bowl. The Aggies scored 30.9 points per game in 2025, while they allowed 28.7 points against per game on defense. 

Why the Washington Huskies will win

• Washington has won each of its last 20 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Husky Stadium.
• Utah State has lost each of its last nine games against AP-ranked teams.
• The favorite has covered the spread in six of Washington’s last seven games at Husky Stadium.
• Washington has won the first half in 26 of its last 27 September games at Husky Stadium.
• Washington has won the first quarter in each of its last five September games as an AP-ranked team.

Why the Utah State Aggies will win

• The underdog has won three of Utah State’s last four games.
• Washington has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• The underdog has covered the spread in each of Utah State’s last five games.
• The underdog has won the first half in four of Utah State’s last five games.
• Utah State has won the first quarter in three of its last four games in September.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Utah State’s last five games against AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
• Five of Washington’s last six games against opponents from the Pac-12 Conference have gone UNDER the total points line.

Washington Huskies Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 2, Baron Naone ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.

Utah State Aggies Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 2, Javen Jacobs ranks 1st in the Pac-12 Conference for rushing yards (80) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Washington ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
• Washington ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
• Utah State ranks T124th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-10.0).
• Utah State ranks T18th among FBS teams for sacks this season (3.0).

Washington vs Utah State Prediction 

Utah State comes into this matchup after a very ugly loss to an FCS team last week and now they will play a very good Washington team. The Huskies were sluggish against Washington State, but I think they will score 45+ points in this one. Washington has a great quarterback and their defense should have no issues getting stops here. Take Washington to cover at home.