The Toledo Rockets (4-3) will travel to Pullman to face the Washington State Cougars (3-4) on Saturday afternoon. Toledo enters the game as a slight favorite, but this game is expected to be a close one no matter which program comes out on top. Before this game begins from Pullman, continue reading to get my Toledo vs Washington State prediction for Saturday.
Our Toledo vs Washington State Pick
- Pick: Toledo -1.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Toledo Rockets vs Washington State Cougars
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 3:30 PM EDT
- Venue: Gesa Field at Martin Stadium, Pullman, WA
- Broadcast: The CW Network
Key Storylines
Quarterback Play
Toledo quarterback Tucker Gleason has been instrumental in the team’s offensive success. In their recent 45-10 victory over Kent State, Gleason threw for a season-high 294 yards and four touchdowns. He will try to lead the Rockets’ offense effectively again here.
Washington State’s quarterback situation has been less stable. The Cougars have struggled with consistency at the position, impacting their offensive performance. Their recent 22-20 loss to Virginia highlighted issues in the passing game, where they were unable to capitalize on opportunities in the second half.
Non-Conference Action
This is an interesting spot for these teams. Playing a non-conference game this late in the season is a great chance for teams to reset before getting back to conference action. It will be interesting to see how motivated both of these teams look in this contest given that it won’t do anything for Toledo’s conference title hopes.
Betting Trends & Head-to-Head
- Toledo: The Rockets are 5-2 against the spread this season. But they are 0-2 ATS in their last two road games.
- Washington State: Washington State is 4-3 against the spread this season. They are 3-1 against the spread in their last four games.
- Head-to-Head: This is the first meeting between these two programs, adding an element of unpredictability to this Week 9 matchup.
Toledo vs Washington State Model Projection
- Score Projection: Toledo 31 – Washington State 27
- Win Probability: Toledo 52%, Washington State 48%
Final Thoughts
Toledo’s offense should help them to get through this matchup with a win on the road against a Pac-12 opponent. The Rockets are able to move the ball through the air more consistently and that should help them to get out of any tight situations they find themselves in. I’ll take the Rockets to win this game and cover the spread on the road in the first-ever meeting between them and Wazzu.
