NBC College Football Odds: Washington State vs Notre Dame

The Washington State Cougars and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Oddsmakers currently have the Fighting Irish listed as 27-point favorites versus the Cougars, while the game's total is sitting at 60. Washington State lost 49-17 to Cal at Memorial Stadium in Week 8. WSU covered as a 36.5-point road underdog while the final score played over the 60-point total. Jimmy Clausen's touchdown pass in the fourth quarter proved to be the difference as Notre Dame beat Boston College 20-16 in Week 8. The Irish failed to cover the 8-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 54. Current streak: Washington State has lost 4 straight games. Team records: Washington State: 1-6 SU, 4-3 ATS Notre Dame: 5-2 SU, 2-5 ATS Washington State most recently: When playing in October are 2-8 When playing on grass are 2-8 After being outgained are 2-8 When playing outside the conference are 5-5 Notre Dame most recently: When playing in October are 6-4 When playing on grass are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Washington State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games Washington State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road Notre Dame is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Notre Dame is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Next up: Washington State at Arizona, Saturday, November 7 Notre Dame home to Navy, Saturday, November 7