Boise State Broncos defeat Washington State Cougars 31-10: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Boise State Broncos 31, Washington State Cougars 10
The Boise State Broncos beat the Washington State Cougars 31-10 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Martin Stadium. The Boise State Broncos covered the spread as 14.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 52.5, with 41 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Boise State Broncos vs. Washington State Cougars final score and game recap
The Boise State Broncos led 7-0 after the first quarter and 10-7 at halftime. They outscored the Washington State Cougars 21-3 in the second half, 21-0 in the fourth quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Dylan Riley (Boise State Broncos): 13 carries for 128 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Maddux Madsen (Boise State Broncos): 14/23 passing for 149 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Owen Eshelman (Washington State Cougars): 21/40 passing for 191 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Branden Ganashamoorthy (Washington State Cougars): 4 catches for 58 yards.
Who covered the spread in Boise State Broncos vs. Washington State Cougars?
The Boise State Broncos covered the spread as 14.5-point favorites, winning by 21 points.
The spread opened at Boise State Broncos -13.5 and closed at Boise State Broncos -14.5.
Did Boise State Broncos vs. Washington State Cougars go over or under the total?
The game went under: 41 points combined against a closing total of 52.5, under by 11.5. 17 of the 41 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 51.5 and closed at 52.5.
How did AiQ's Boise State Broncos vs. Washington State Cougars predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Boise State Broncos to win at -625, a win (+$16 on a $100 bet).
Boise State Broncos vs. Washington State Cougars game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Boise State Broncos won the first half, paying -470.
- First-half spread: Washington State Cougars +8.5 covered, paying -112.
- First-quarter moneyline: Boise State Broncos won the first quarter, paying -315.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the under, paying -130, with 7 points scored.
- Washington State Cougars team total 18.5: the under, paying -111, with 10 scored.
- Boise State Broncos team total 34.5: the under, paying -125, with 31 scored.
- First-half total 27.5: the under, paying -118, with 17 points scored.
Boise State Broncos vs. Washington State Cougars odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Boise State Broncos at -650 and the Washington State Cougars at +470. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Boise State Broncos a 83% favorite. The Boise State Broncos won as the favorite at -650: $15.38 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Boise State Broncos, the price before the game was -625: priced below fair (−0.8% value).
The spread moved toward the Boise State Broncos between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 51.5 to 52.5, and the game went under.
Boise State Broncos and Washington State Cougars betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Boise State Broncos 6-1 in the 2026 regular season (3-0 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 1 time. That made it six straight wins for the Boise State Broncos.
This result left the Washington State Cougars 1-7 in the 2026 regular season (1-3 at home, 0-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 5 times. That made it five straight losses for the Washington State Cougars.
What's next for Boise State Broncos and Washington State Cougars?
Next for the Boise State Broncos: the Texas State Bobcats at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Washington State Cougars: at the San Diego State Aztecs on Saturday, October 31, 2026.