Oregon State Beats Washington State 48-30 as Offense Dominates
The victory signals Oregon State's rise on offense and increases pressure on Washington State's struggling attack and bowl hopes.
Overview
- Oregon State defeated Washington State 48-30 on Saturday, Oct. 17, building an early lead and finishing with sustained offensive production.
- Quarterback Braden Atkinson threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns to steer the Beavers' high-powered attack.
- Freshman receiver Jesse Legree had 108 yards and two touchdowns and became the first wide receiver this season to reach 1,000 receiving yards.
- In his first career start, Washington State redshirt freshman Owen Eshelman passed for 289 yards and two scores and ran for 136 yards and a touchdown, but the Cougars' offense still struggled to keep pace.
- The game deepens Oregon State's momentum under new head coach Jamarcus Shepherd and highlights Washington State's offensive problems and turnover issues that threaten its 10-season bowl streak.