Washington State and Washington are set to face off in a college football game at Lumen Field in Seattle on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcasted on Peacock, and BetMGM College Football Odds have Washington favored by 4 1/2 points. The series record shows that Washington leads 76-33-6.

This year, the Apple Cup is a non-conference matchup between a Big Ten school and one of the two remaining Pac-12 programs, marking the first time since 1961. There has been ongoing debate about the future of the series following the conference restructuring, leading to the game being moved to September and played at a neutral site. The rivalry is scheduled to return to campus sites from 2025 onwards but uncertainties remain regarding its continuity due to acrimony, especially from the Washington State side.

A significant matchup to watch is Washington’s defense, which has not allowed a touchdown this season and is facing Washington State, known for its powerful offense led by quarterback John Mateer. Washington State’s WR Kyle Williams and Washington’s QB Will Rogers are also players to keep an eye on for their potential impact on the game.

In terms of historical data, Washington has dominated the series, winning nine of the last ten matchups. Notably, last year’s game ended with a 24-21 victory for Washington on a field goal. RB Jonah Coleman of Washington has rushed for over 100 yards in the first two games of the season, while Washington State’s freshman RB Wayshawn Parker has shown promise with impressive touchdown runs in recent games.

Next year’s game is scheduled to take place in Pullman, adding to the intrigue of this long-standing rivalry.