Washington State visits Oregon State in Pac-12 matchup
Washington State will host Oregon State in a Pac-12 matchup on October 17 at 6 p.m. EDT. The Washington State Indians are currently 1-5 on the season, while the Oregon State Beavers have a record of 4-2. The first annual subscription for this event is priced at $205.00 + GST for one year, with automatic renewal at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks.
Opening Line: Oregon State by 17.5. Against the spread: Oregon State 6-0, Washington State 4-2. Washington State has struggled in the third down department, converting only 26.9% of the time. Oregon State, on the other hand, allows opponents to convert at a higher rate of 38.0%. The Fighting Indians rank 130th in the FBS with a -6 turnover margin, while Oregon State sits at 26th with a +4 margin.
Washington State's red zone offense ranks 119th in the FBS, scoring on 75.0% of trips. However, Oregon State's red zone defense is impressive, ranking 8th at 68.2%. Washington State averages 28:23 in time of possession, while Oregon State ranks 33rd with an average of 31:56.
In passing, Braden Atkinson leads Washington State with 2,257 yards, 21 TDs, 2 INTs, and a 70.6% completion percentage. A.J. Newberry has 326 yards on 54 carries, with 3 TDs. For Oregon State, Caden Pinnick has thrown for 952 yards, 3 TDs, 5 INTs, and a 61.8% completion percentage. Kirby Vorhees has contributed 251 yards on 48 carries and 2 TDs.
Receiving duties are handled by Jesse Legree, who has 932 yards on 38 catches, along with 12 TDs. Darrius Clemons has 218 yards on 20 catches. At Oregon State, Pinnick has 156 yards on 23-of-36 passing with 3 TDs, while Leo Pulalasi has added 60 rushing yards on 8 carries and 1 TD. Trey Leckner has recorded 34 yards on 4 catches.
Oregon State recently defeated San Diego State 66-14 on October 10, with Atkinson leading the team with 409 yards on 29-of-38 passing (76.3%) for 5 TDs and 0 interceptions. Newberry carried the ball 9 times for 55 yards and scored one touchdown, while Legree had 10 receptions for 191 yards and 3 TDs.
Washington State lost a close game against Utah State 17-16 on October 9. Pinnick passed for 156 yards on 23-of-36 attempts (63.9%) with no TDs and no INTs. Leo Pulalasi had 60 rushing yards on 8 carries and 1 TD. Trey Leckner contributed 34 yards on 4 catches.
The Oregon State Beavers will face Fresno State on October 31, and Washington State will host the No. 23 Boise State on October 24.
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