- Matchup: Washington State Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Your Venue: Reser Stadium in Corvallis, OR
- Broadcast: USA Net
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Beavers favored by 18.5
- Total Points/Over-Under: 53.5
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This exciting showdown at Reser Stadium will see the Oregon State Beavers (4-2) hosting the Washington State Cougars (1-5) on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Cougars enter the match as 18.5-point underdogs as determined by sportsbooks. The combined score is pegged at 53.5 points.
The Washington State Cougars arrive with a disappointing record of 1-5 this season. In their most recent game, they faced the Fresno State Bulldogs and suffered a loss, finishing 26-6. Over the course of the game, the Cougars managed 58 plays, accumulating 182 yards. They rushed the ball 24 times for just 30 yards, averaging an unfortunate 1.3 yards per carry. Defensively, the Cougars allowed 130 rushing yards on 35 attempts, averaging 3.7 yards per carry against them. In passing defense, they conceded 24 completions on 33 attempts for a total of 245 yards, achieving a completion rate of 72.7%.
This season, the Cougars have accumulated a total of 1,694 yards. In terms of touchdown distribution, they have recorded 3 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns but have turned the ball over 11 times. Washington State has achieved 101 first downs and has been penalized 47 times for 384 yards. Their rushing game ranks 113th nationally with an average of 123.7 yards per game. The Cougars are scoring at an average of 18.5 points per game.
On the defensive front, Washington State ranks 73rd in Division 1, allowing 23.7 points per game. They consistently permit 4.5 yards per rush and have given up an average of 151.5 rushing yards each game, compiling a total of 909 rushing yards over six games. In passing defense, they have permitted 1,223 yards, placing them 82nd in Division 1 and giving up 203.8 yards per game with a completion percentage of 61.2%. Overall, they allow an average of 355.3 yards per game, ranked 77th nationally, and have conceded 9 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns.
The Beavers are entering this contest with a strong record of 4-2 this year. Most recently, they secured an impressive victory against the San Diego State Aztecs with a score of 66-14. In that game, Oregon State amassed 651 yards from 92 plays, averaging 7.1 yards per play. They averaged 4.2 yards per carry, racking up 189 rushing yards on 45 attempts while limiting the Aztecs to 56 rushing yards on 21 carries (2.7 yards per carry). In pass defense, they showcased a strong effort, allowing just 33.3% completion with 91 yards conceded on 9 out of 27 attempts.
As for scoring, the Beavers rank 11th in the nation, averaging 41.8 points per game. They are prolific offensively, with an average of 522.3 yards per game, placing them 5th in Division 1. However, they have also committed 39 penalties, resulting in 370 yards lost, which ranks them 51st in the category of benefiting opponents. The Beavers’ offensive line has faced some challenges with 2 interceptions thrown and 2 fumbles lost, yet they have successfully recorded 162 first downs. To date this season, Oregon State has thrown for 2,347 yards with an outstanding average of 391.2 passing yards per game, which tops the national rankings. They also maintain a steady ground game with an average of 131.2 rushing yards per game, totalling 787 yards this season.
Defensively, the Beavers yield 22.0 points per game, placing them 57th in Division 1. They have conceded a total of 815 rushing yards, averaging 135.8 yards per game and allowing 9 rushing touchdowns over the course of the season. In terms of pass defense, they’ve given up 8 touchdowns through the air and average 190.5 passing yards per game, ranking them 44th nationally. On the defensive side, the Beavers have participated in 390 plays, sitting at 101st in the rankings, while posting 3 fumbles and 5 interceptions this season. They have surrendered a total of 132 points thus far.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s clash between the Cougars and Beavers? Can they cover the spread?
Our Prediction: Bet on the Beavers -18.5
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