Washington hosts Washington State in 2026 Apple Cup
The 17th-ranked Huskies enter as 23.5-point favourites for Sunday’s Apple Cup at Husky Stadium.
Washington is scheduled to host Washington State in the 2026 Week 1 Apple Cup at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Sunday, with kick-off listed for 4 p.m. ET.
The Huskies are ranked 17th and are listed as 23.5-point favourites, while the total is set at 51.5 points. The figures are current odds and may change before the game.
Washington finished 2025 with a 9–4 record, including a 5–4 mark in the Big Ten. Washington State went 7–6 and is entering the revamped Pac-12 under new coach Kirby Moore, with a largely new roster expected.
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. returns after a productive season, while Washington State is set to rely on Caden Pinnick, a sophomore transfer from UC Davis. The quarterbacks have been identified as central figures in CBS Sports’ preview.
Washington leads the all-time series 77–34–6 and has won 10 of the past 12 meetings. The Huskies won last year’s Apple Cup 59–24.
SportsLine expert Tom Fornelli has released predictions for the matchup. CBS Sports reports that he is leaning towards the under on the 51.5-point total, although his complete recommendation has not been published.
