Fresno State Bulldogs defeat Washington State Cougars 26-6: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · NCAAF · Fresno State Bulldogs 26, Washington State Cougars 6
The Fresno State Bulldogs beat the Washington State Cougars 26-6 on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Martin Stadium. The Fresno State Bulldogs covered the spread as 2-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 45, with 32 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost, and its player props went 6-7.
Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Washington State Cougars final score and game recap
The Fresno State Bulldogs led 3-0 after the first quarter. It was 6-6 at halftime. The Fresno State Bulldogs outscored the Washington State Cougars 20-0 in the second half, 13-0 in the fourth quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jayden Mandal (Fresno State Bulldogs): 24/33 passing for 245 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Josiah Freeman (Fresno State Bulldogs): 7 catches for 61 yards.
- Caden Pinnick (Washington State Cougars): 21/34 passing for 152 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Darrius Clemons (Washington State Cougars): 3 catches for 33 yards.
Who covered the spread in Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Washington State Cougars?
The Fresno State Bulldogs covered the spread as 2-point underdogs and won outright, by 20 points.
The spread opened and closed at Washington State Cougars -2.
Did Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Washington State Cougars go over or under the total?
The game went under: 32 points combined against a closing total of 45, under by 13. 12 of the 32 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 45.5 and closed at 45.
How did AiQ's Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Washington State Cougars predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost, and its player props went 6-7.
- Moneyline: the Washington State Cougars to win at -130, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Player props: 6-7, -$77.13 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Washington State Cougars player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 6-7 in this game, -$77.13 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Darrius Clemons (Washington State Cougars): over 35.5 receiving yards at -112, finished with 33, a loss.
- Bryson Donelson (Fresno State Bulldogs): to score a touchdown at -140, a loss.
- Ezekiel Avit (Fresno State Bulldogs): to score a touchdown at +400, a loss.
- Caden Pinnick (Washington State Cougars): under 170.5 passing yards at -112, finished with 152, a win.
- Caden Pinnick (Washington State Cougars): under 53.5 rushing yards at -112, finished with -23, a win.
- Caden Pinnick (Washington State Cougars): to score a touchdown at -265, a loss.
- Jayden Mandal (Fresno State Bulldogs): under 182.5 passing yards at -112, finished with 245, a loss.
- Josiah Freeman (Fresno State Bulldogs): to score a touchdown at +160, a win.
- Kirby Vorhees (Washington State Cougars): under 49.5 rushing yards at -112, finished with 25, a win.
- Rayshon Luke (Fresno State Bulldogs): to score a touchdown at -125, a loss.
- Caden Pinnick (Washington State Cougars): over 0.5 passing touchdowns at -210, finished with 0, a loss.
- Jayden Mandal (Fresno State Bulldogs): under 1.5 passing touchdowns at -250, finished with 0, a win.
- 1 more pick is in the record above but not listed.
Fresno State Bulldogs 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 spread: Fresno State Bulldogs +0.5 covered, paying -112.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the under, paying -125, with 3 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Fresno State Bulldogs won the first quarter, paying +100.
- Fresno State Bulldogs team total 21.5: the over, paying -111, with 26 scored.
- First-half moneyline: the first half was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half total 22.5: the under, paying +100, with 12 points scored.
- Washington State Cougars team total 23.5: the under, paying -115, with 6 scored.
Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Washington State Cougars odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Fresno State Bulldogs at +105 and the Washington State Cougars at -126. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Washington State Cougars a 53% favorite. The Fresno State Bulldogs won as the underdog at +105: $105 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Washington State Cougars, the best price before the game was -125 at Fanatics: priced below fair (−2.4% value).
The total moved down from 45.5 to 45, and the game went under.
Fresno State Bulldogs and Washington State Cougars betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Fresno State Bulldogs 4-1 in the 2026 regular season (2-0 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 3 times. That made it four straight wins for the Fresno State Bulldogs.
This result left the Washington State Cougars 1-4 in the 2026 regular season (1-2 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 3 times. That made it two straight losses for the Washington State Cougars.
What's next for Fresno State Bulldogs and Washington State Cougars?
Next for the Fresno State Bulldogs: the Boise State Broncos at home on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Next for the Washington State Cougars: at the Utah State Aggies on Friday, October 9, 2026.