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