The Washington State Cougars and Colorado State Rams will kick off the 2019 college football season in a much anticipated matchup. Both teams have high expectations for the season and this game will be an important indicator of how the rest of the season will go.
The Cougars are coming off a 9-4 season in 2018, which included a bowl game victory over Iowa State. They have a lot of returning talent, including quarterback Anthony Gordon, who threw for 4,400 yards and 36 touchdowns last season. The Cougars also have a strong defense, led by linebacker Jahad Woods and defensive back Jalen Thompson.
The Rams are looking to build on their 7-6 record from last season. They have a new head coach in Steve Addazio, who is known for his offensive prowess. The Rams also have a lot of returning talent, including quarterback Collin Hill, who threw for 2,800 yards and 18 touchdowns last season. The Rams also have a strong defense, led by linebacker Tre Thomas and defensive back Preston Hodges.
The Cougars have the edge in this matchup due to their experience and talent on both sides of the ball. They have a strong passing attack that should be able to exploit the Rams’ secondary. On defense, the Cougars have the edge in experience and should be able to contain the Rams’ offense.
The Rams will need to rely on their defense to keep them in the game. If they can contain the Cougars’ passing attack and force turnovers, they have a chance to pull off the upset. The Rams also need to establish their running game early to keep the Cougars’ defense honest.
This should be an exciting matchup between two teams with high expectations for the season. The Cougars have the edge in experience and talent, but the Rams have the potential to pull off the upset if they can contain the Cougars’ passing attack and establish their running game. The winner of this game will set the tone for the rest of the season and it should be an exciting one.
Prediction: Washington State Cougars win 34-24
