FBS-CFB Game Preview: Toledo Rockets (4-3) vs. Washington State Cougars (3-4)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Gesa Field at Martin Stadium, Pullman, Washington

Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET (12:30 PM PT local)

Broadcast: The CW Network

Weather Forecast: Clear skies, 61°F at kickoff, light winds (5–8 mph), no precipitation expected.

Team Records & Recent Form

Washington State Cougars:

Last game: 22-20 loss vs. Virginia

Offense: 20.6 PPG, 313.7 YPG (220 pass, 94 rush)

Defense: 27.1 PPG allowed, 341.5 YPG allowed

Strength: Red-zone offense (100% scoring rate, 1st nationally)

Toledo Rockets:

Last game: 45-10 win vs. Kent State

Offense: 35.3 PPG, 456.1 YPG (255 pass, 201 rush)

Defense: 14.3 PPG allowed (7th nationally), 224.1 YPG allowed (3rd nationally)

Strength: Top‑10 scoring defense, elite run defense (83.7 YPG allowed).

Injury Report

Washington State: No major injuries reported; RB Kirby Vorhees expected to play despite minor ankle issue.

Toledo: No significant absences; roster healthy entering Week 9.

Key Player Matchups

QB Zevi Eckhaus (WSU): 939 yards, 7 TD, 4 INT, 68.2% completion; also 3 rushing TDs.

WR Josh Meredith (WSU): 393 yards, 2 TD – reliable target.

QB Tucker Gleason (Toledo): 1,483 yards, 12 TD, 4 INT, 64.8% completion.

RB DeaMonte Trayanum (Toledo): 601 yards, 7 TD, averaging 100.2 YPG.

WR Junior Vandeross III (Toledo): 556 yards, 7 TD – explosive playmaker.

Series History

All-time: First-ever meeting between Washington State and Toledo.

Betting Trends

Washington State: 4-3 ATS this season; 1-1 ATS as 1.5+ point favorite.

Toledo: 5-2 ATS; 1-0 ATS as underdog.

Totals: WSU games 3-4 O/U; Toledo games 4-3 O/U.

Historical Betting Results: Toledo unbeaten ATS as underdog this season; WSU has covered 3 straight.

Game Odds

Toledo Rockets                                  – 1.5

Washington State Cougars           45.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025

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