Overview
- The Utah State Aggies visit the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff that will air on the Big Ten Network with streaming options available.
- Washington is 1-0 after beating Washington State in the Apple Cup, and QB Demond Williams Jr. completed an efficient opening game performance that highlighted the Huskies' defense.
- Utah State is 0-1 after a 29-17 loss to Idaho State in which the Aggies gained 407 yards but committed four turnovers, including three interceptions by QB McCae Hillstead.
- Washington's running backs Quaid Carr and Jayden Limar are dealing with upper-body injuries, elevating backup Cooley into a larger role and likely increasing Washington's reliance on the passing game.
- Bookmakers installed a lopsided market for the matchup, with DraftKings showing a large spread and steep moneyline for Washington, and Utah State will need a markedly cleaner offensive game to narrow the gap.