San Diego State Aztecs defeat Washington State Cougars 26-20: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Washington State Cougars 20, San Diego State Aztecs 26
The San Diego State Aztecs beat the Washington State Cougars 26-20 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Snapdragon Stadium. The San Diego State Aztecs covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 48, with 46 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Washington State Cougars vs. San Diego State Aztecs final score and game recap
It was 7-7 after the first quarter. The San Diego State Aztecs led 17-14 at halftime. They outscored the Washington State Cougars 9-6 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Owen Eshelman (Washington State Cougars): 30/42 passing for 299 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Daniel Blood (Washington State Cougars): 8 catches for 105 yards.
- Javion Kinnard (San Diego State Aztecs): 17 carries for 87 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Lucky Sutton (San Diego State Aztecs): 18 carries for 115 yards.
Who covered the spread in Washington State Cougars vs. San Diego State Aztecs?
The San Diego State Aztecs covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites, winning by 6 points.
The spread opened and closed at San Diego State Aztecs -2.5.
Did Washington State Cougars vs. San Diego State Aztecs go over or under the total?
The game went under: 46 points combined against a closing total of 48, under by 2. 31 of the 46 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 48.5 and closed at 48.
How did AiQ's Washington State Cougars vs. San Diego State Aztecs predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the San Diego State Aztecs to win at -148, a win (+$67.57 on a $100 bet).
Washington State Cougars vs. San Diego State Aztecs game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Washington State Cougars team total 23.5: the under, paying -122, with 20 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- San Diego State Aztecs team total 24.5: the over, paying -113, with 26 scored.
- First-half moneyline: San Diego State Aztecs won the first half, paying -142.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the over, paying -135, with 14 points scored.
- First-half spread: San Diego State Aztecs -1.5 covered, paying -108.
- First-half total 23.5: the over, paying -125, with 31 points scored.
Washington State Cougars vs. San Diego State Aztecs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Washington State Cougars at +120 and the San Diego State Aztecs at -145. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the San Diego State Aztecs a 57% favorite. The San Diego State Aztecs won as the favorite at -145: $68.97 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the San Diego State Aztecs, the best price before the game was -134 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−2.6% value).
The total moved down from 48.5 to 48, and the game went under.
Washington State Cougars and San Diego State Aztecs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Washington State Cougars 1-8 in the 2026 regular season (1-3 at home, 0-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 6 times. That made it six straight losses for the Washington State Cougars.
This result left the San Diego State Aztecs 4-5 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 0-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times.
What's next for Washington State Cougars and San Diego State Aztecs?
Next for the Washington State Cougars: the Colorado State Rams at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the San Diego State Aztecs: the Utah State Aggies at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026.