FBS-CFB Game Preview: Washington State Cougars (3-3) vs. Virginia Cavaliers (5-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA

Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. ET

Conference: ACC (Virginia) vs. Big 12 (Washington State)

Broadcast: The CW Network / Fubo streaming

Weather Forecast: Charlottesville – ~64°F at kickoff, partly cloudy, light winds 5–8 mph,

Team Recent Form

Virginia Cavaliers:

Wins: Louisville (30–27), Coastal Carolina, NC State, Wake Forest, Kentucky

Loss: Clemson

Trend: Cavaliers averaging 43.0 PPG (8th nationally) and 489.2 YPG (11th FBS).

Washington State Cougars:

Wins: Northern Colorado, Toledo, Arizona State

Losses: Ole Miss (24–21), Baylor, Texas Tech

Trend: Offense struggling at 20.7 PPG (114th nationally) and 313.0 YPG (120th FBS).

Injury Report

Virginia:

C Brady Wilson – Expected to return after missing multiple weeks (knee)

OL McKale Boley – Returning to practice, probable

Washington State:

No major injuries reported, QB Zevi Eckhaus and RB Kirby Vorhees expected to start.

Key Player Matchups

QB Chandler Morris (Virginia): 1,428 yards, 11 TDs, 4 INTs, 69.9% completion.

RB J’mari Taylor (Virginia): 465 yards, 8 TDs – power runner behind a healthier OL.

WR Trell Harris (Virginia): 384 yards, 3 TDs – reliable possession receiver.

QB Zevi Eckhaus (WSU): 756 yards, 6 TDs, 2 INTs, 68.6% completion.

RB Kirby Vorhees (WSU): 244 yards, 1 TD – had 88 yards vs. Ole Miss.

WR Tony Freeman (WSU): 302 yards, 1 TD – top target.

Series History

First-ever meeting between Washington State and Virginia.

Betting Trends:

Virginia is 5-1 ATS this season.

WSU is 3-3 ATS, but 1-1 ATS as a 17+ point underdog.

Virginia has covered in 3 straight games.

WSU has lost 3 straight Big 12 games.

Historical Betting Results

Virginia is 3-0 SU as a favorite in 2025.

WSU is 1-3 SU as an underdog this season.

Virginia games have gone Over in 4 of 6 contests.

WSU games average 52.8 total points, slightly under the posted line.

Game Odds

Washington State Cougars           56.5

Virginia Cavaliers                             – 16.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025