Washington State Fall Five Spots in Week 13 SP+ Rankings

Joe Londergan | Nov 20, 2024

Nov 9, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars wide receiver Carlos Hernandez (8) lines up for a play against the Utah State Aggies in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images / James Snook-Imagn Images

The Washington State Cougars enter Week 13 of the college football season with an overall record of 8-2. Their 38-35 loss to the New Mexico Lobos this past Saturday wasn't their finest moment, allowing a season high of 534 yards to the Lobos' offense.

Because of that performance, the Cougars fell five spots in this week's SP+ rankings from #53 to #58, nationally. Their overall team rating also fell slightly from 3.6 to 3.0 this week.

"What is SP+? In a single sentence, it's a tempo- and opponent-adjusted measure of college football efficiency."

- Bill Connelly, ESPN

WSU still have one of the highest offensive SP+ ratings in the nation at 34.2 (#22 in the nation) despite the loss. Their defensive (30.9, #94) and special teams ratings (-0.3, #122) leave something to be desired, however.

This week, Washington State are on the road, facing Pac-12 compatriots Oregon State in Corvallis at 4 PM PT. The Beavers have an SP+ rating of -9.2, putting them at #100 out of 133 FBS teams.

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