- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers vs Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Venue: Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Mountaineers (+2.5)
- Total Points Over-Under: 54.5
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The Oregon State Beavers (0-5) will clash with the Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-2) at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The Mountaineers enter the matchup as 2.5-point underdogs, with the total points projected at 54.5.
This season, the Oregon State Beavers find themselves struggling at 0-5. In their most recent outing, they were edged out by the Houston Cougars, suffering a narrow defeat of 27-24. The Beavers executed 49 rushing attempts, accumulating 189 yards, which averages out to 3.9 yards per carry. By the end of the game, they had run 82 plays for a total of 390 yards. On defense, Oregon State allowed 20 completions on 36 attempts, yielding 270 passing yards for a completion rate of 55.6%. On the ground, they permitted 82 yards on 30 carries, averaging 2.7 yards allowed per run.
In terms of scoring, the Oregon State Beavers average 17.4 points per game (PPG). Their rushing attack averages a mere 93.8 yards per game, placing them 129th in the nation. For the season, the Beavers have garnered a total of 1,667 yards. In reaching the end zone, they have scored 7 touchdowns through the air and 5 on the ground, accumulating 96 first downs, along with 24 penalties totaling 150 yards. They have also committed 7 turnovers.
The Beavers rank 128th in Division 1 for opponent scoring, allowing an alarming 36.6 PPG. They give up an average of 4.6 rushing yards per attempt and have conceded 160.4 rushing yards per game, totaling 802 yards on the ground over 5 games. In passing defense, they have surrendered 1,408 yards, ranking them 133rd in Division 1, allowing 281.6 yards per game with a completion rate of 64.7%. Overall, their defense gives up 442.0 yards per contest, placing them 123rd in college football. They have allowed 13 touchdown passes and 7 rushing touchdowns.
The Mountaineers come into this encounter with a record of 2-2 this season. In their last game, they faced a heavy defeat against the Boise State Broncos, losing 47-14. Appalachian State rushed for an average of 3.8 yards per attempt, amassing 109 yards on 29 attempts, finishing with a total of 174 yards on 57 plays (3.1 yards per play). On the defensive side, they allowed a passing completion rate of 65.8%, letting up 321 yards on 25 completions out of 38 attempts. They also conceded 152 rushing yards over 44 carries at 3.5 yards per carry.
When it comes to scoring capabilities, the Mountaineers average 22.5 PPG, ranking 98th in Division 1. They generate an average of 433.3 yards per game, placing them 48th nationally. The offense has incurred a total of 337 yards in penalties through 36 infractions, ranking 22nd in the nation for self-inflicted damage. They have thrown 7 interceptions and given up 5 fumbles, while securing 88 first downs. So far, their passing attack has generated 1,138 yards with an average of 284.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 26th in Division 1. Their running game averages 148.8 yards per game, totaling 595 yards for the season.
On defense, Appalachian State has yielded a total of 337 rushing yards (averaging 84.3 yards per game) and 3 rushing touchdowns this season. They have also allowed 8 passing touchdowns and 239.8 yards per game, ranking 93rd nationally. To date, they have allowed 109 points overall. The Mountaineers’ defense has recorded 1 fumble recovery and 4 interceptions this season. They have played a total of 261 defensive plays, ranking 36th in Division 1. The defense is conceding an average of 27.3 points per game, placing them 97th in the country.
Who will cover the spread in this highly-anticipated matchup between the Beavers and Mountaineers?
Prediction: Choose the Mountaineers +2.5
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