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Oregon State Routs Lafayette 45-13 for First Win Under Interim Coach Robb Akey

The turnaround came in Akey’s debut following Trent Bray’s firing.

Overview

  • Oregon State trailed 13-10 at halftime before overwhelming Lafayette 35-0 after the break.
  • Anthony Hankerson rushed for 204 yards and four touchdowns as the Beavers piled up 365 rushing yards and 517 total.
  • Backup quarterback Gabarri Johnson replaced Maalik Murphy early in the second half, throwing a 1-yard TD to Gabe Milbourn and adding a 20-yard scoring run with 79 passing yards and 82 rushing.
  • The victory snapped an eight-game skid dating to 2024 and ensured Oregon State will not finish winless for the first time since 1980.
  • Lafayette, an FCS opponent paid $500,000 for the game, fell to 5-3 as Oregon State heads into a bye before hosting Washington State on Nov. 1 at Reser Stadium.