Two active Pac-12 members will face off in the first of their two regular season matchups on Saturday, March 16, in Corvallis. Washington State and Oregon State, who are familiar foes, will be even closer as they compete for conference supremacy in the coming months. The first leg of the matchup is scheduled for 7:30 pm. The Cougars (4-4), who are in their first year under Jimmy Rogers, will be on the road for a fourth time in five matches. They hope to get closer to qualifying for a bowl game. The Beavers (1-7) are in the middle of a 3-game homestand and looking to gain momentum after their first win this season. The Bet365 Sportsbook is offering new customers $200 in bonus bets when they use the promo code CBSBET365. Last year’s Cougars were defeated in a shootout by the Beavers, 41-38. The Beavers won the pseudo-Pac-12 title game in thrilling style. The Beavers are clearly the better team, but they were also the stronger squad last November.
Where to watch Washington State vs. Oregon State liveDate: Saturday, November 1 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ETLocation: Reser Stadium — Corvallis, OregonTV: CBS | Live stream: CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App, Paramount+ PremiumFollow along for live, updates, highlights and analysis as Washington State takes on Oregon State. Washington State vs. Oregon State Need to Know Let’s Play Two: It is not uncommon for two teams in the same regular season to play each other twice. New Mexico State, the last program that did so in 2021 when it played Hawaii twice to fill out its independent schedule, was the first to do this. Washington State, Oregon State, and other schools found themselves in a similar situation after the exodus of Pac-12 members and the expiration date of the 2024 Mountain West scheduling agreement. They were forced to put together schedules that included nontraditional matches. The Cougars are hosting the Beavers to close the regular-season on Nov. 29, marking the second time in a week that the two longtime conference partners will be meeting.
Playing up: These teams’ unconventional schedules include a series of road matches against Power Four-ranked opponents. Washington State was able to handle these challenges better than Oregon State and nearly pulled off an upset of No. Washington State handled these challenges better than Oregon State, nearly edging out Ole Miss at No. 15 Virginia. Johnson provides a spark. Oregon State is still a program that is in flux, including the quarterback. Maalik Murphy began the first eight games, but was replaced midway through the latest game by Gabarri Johnston. Johnson was a mobile threat, who previously played in rushing combinations. He excelled at his most important role this season in the 45-13 win against Lafayette. He ran for 82 yard and two touchdowns, completing seven of nine passes. This jolted a struggling offensive. The Cougars’ play has improved since then. Since then, none of the Cougars’ four opponents has scored more than three touchdowns. Parker McKenna was the leading tackler for the team and has been a major factor in that turnaround. Isaac Terrell, a rusher who missed last Sunday’s game due to injury, had four tackles against Ole Miss.
Hankerson deserves a shout-out: Anthony Hankerson, who entered the season as arguably one of college football’s best running backs, struggled to duplicate his success in 2024 during Oregon State’s 0-7 starting. Last week, that changed dramatically. Second-year Beaver, 204 rushing yard and four touchdowns set career highs for the Beaver as Oregon State destroyed Lafayette’s defence in particular during the second half. Washington State vs. Oregon State picks and predictions
Oregon State won 45-13, but that is not enough to fool you. Even though it took the team until the second quarter to get away, beating an FCS rival is not necessarily a sign that things are changing. Washington State has the advantage in this matchup. Its defense appears to have improved and its special teams will be able to beat one of the worst teams across the country. The Cougars have a better team in each of the three phases than an interim staff that is just looking to finish. Pick: Washington State -3.5Who will win and cover in each Week 10 college football game? Legendary Vegas expert Bruce Marshall is on a 21-7 roll on college football picks. Visit SportsLine today to see all of his college football predictions.
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