{
  "id": 15095145,
  "title": "Why Oregon State will beat Washington State | The pick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/why-oregon-state-will-beat-washington-state-the-pick",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T02:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-oregon-state-beat-washington-020200123.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PORTLAND – In Trent Bray's maiden season as Washington State's defensive coordinator, the Cougars have established themselves among the conference's top defenses, racking up three interceptions, including two pick-sixes. During their away game against Oregon State on Saturday, Bray will have the opportunity to return home for a match. As a former Beaver and a coach for approximately one and-a-half years, Bray is intimately acquainted with the Beavers' program. However, the Cougars' offense poses a significant challenge for WSU, leading us to predict a Beavers victory in this upcoming contest. OSU quarterback Braden Atkinson and freshman wideout Jesse Legree have continued their impressive performances, remaining unaffected by the team's two Power 4 losses to start the season. Even though this is a considerable task for WSU, the 18.5-point underdogs still have a fighting chance. Coach Kirby Moore's decision to bench quarterback Caden Pinnick and replace him with redshirt freshman Owen Eshelman, known for his accuracy and strong arm, could prove beneficial. While a young quarterback might struggle to keep up with Oregon State's high-scoring offense, the experience gained in this crucial game could prove invaluable for Eshelman's development. The final score is projected to be Oregon State 35, Washington State 20.",
  "summary": "Oct. 16—PORTLAND — In his first season as Washington State's defensive coordinator, Trent Bray has gotten just about as much as he can out of his group. The Cougars rank among the conference's best defenses, and they've generated three interceptions, including two pick-sixes. Plus, in WSU's road game against Oregon State on Saturday afternoon, Bray will get a chance for a homecoming. An OSU ...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "If Indiana football were Ohio State, there’d be no debate about No. 1 | Opinion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/if-indiana-football-were-ohio-state-thered-be-no-debate-about-no-1",
        "published": "2026-10-16T17:10:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}