Oregon State and Washington State will face each other in a football game on Saturday. This matchup is unique because it is the first time in 107 meetings that both teams enter the game ranked. The Beavers have had an impressive start to the season with a record of 3-0, while the Cougars are also 3-0 and coming off a big win against Wisconsin.
Oregon State is coming off a 26-9 win against San Diego State. The team relied on a strong defensive effort, recording six sacks. Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei also contributed with a rushing touchdown. Uiagalelei has had a strong season so far, throwing for 630 yards and six touchdowns.
Washington State rested most of its starters in their previous game against Northern Colorado, but still managed to secure a convincing win of 64-21. Quarterback Cameron Ward had an impressive performance, completing 20 of 26 passes for 327 yards and four touchdowns.
Key Points of the Matchup
-Both teams have star transfer quarterbacks: Uiagalelei for Oregon State (formerly from Clemson) and Ward for Washington State (formerly from Incarnate Word). The turnovers made by these quarterbacks could play a crucial role in the outcome of the game.
-RJ Stone Jr. has been a standout player for the Washington State defense, with three sacks in three games. His performance against Wisconsin was particularly impressive with two sacks and two forced fumbles.
-Oregon State and Washington State are the only Pac-12 schools that are not leaving the conference. This matchup holds significance for both programs and should not be overlooked.
How to Watch
Date: Saturday, Sept. 23 | Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Martin Stadium — Pullman, Washington
TV: Fox | Live stream: fubo (Try for free)
Prediction and Picks
The matchup between Oregon State and Washington State is expected to be a high-scoring game. The over/under line is set at 58.5 points. However, Oregon State is considered the better team in all three areas – offense, defense, and special teams. Despite being the away team, Oregon State is favored to win by 3 points.
Source: CBS Sports
