Wisconsin, Oregon, USC, and Utah are their toughest games of the season. I hate to put the weight of a cover on one man's shoulders, but whether Washington State covers their win total of 8.5 (-135) is highly dependent on how quickly Ward can adjust to the FBS level.

The defense brings in talent via the transfer portal and should be in good hands now that Dickert is running the show. Ward will have solid targets with Renard Bell (33 REC, 337 YDS, 2 TD) and De’Zhaun Stribling (44 REC, 471 YDS, 5 TD) returning. The offensive line is concerning with starters gone from last season. Ward could be end up being a huge get for the Cougars, but only time will tell with that. Quarterback Cameron Ward (4,648 YDS, 47 TD, 10 INT) is coming in from Incarnate Ward to take over the offense.

Regardless of what changes have been made, the Cougars have their work cut out for them with their win total set at 8.5. Jake Dickert will lead Washington in his first full season as head coach and has already brought in a new defensive coordinator and transfer quarterback in Cameron Ward.

The Cougars finished 7-6 SU overall last season and managed to make a bowl game for the eighth time in 10 years. 2022 WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING ODDS, PREDICTIONS, PREVIEW

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