Overview

• The freshman quarterback went 20 of 30 for 234 yards with three touchdown passes, staking Cal to an early multi-score lead at Reser Stadium.
• Oregon State managed just 65 rushing yards as Cal controlled the line of scrimmage and pressured the Beavers into a one-dimensional offense.
• Cornerback Hezekiah “Zeke” Masses intercepted Maalik Murphy twice, including a 41-yard return to the 2-yard line, with a separate 100-yard pick-six wiped out by a penalty.
• In his Oregon State debut, Duke transfer Maalik Murphy completed 21 of 33 for 244 yards with an interception and added a short rushing score before returning after a brief limp.
• Top Beavers cornerback Exodus Ayers was unavailable with no update from the team, and Oregon State now turns to Fresno State next Saturday as a narrow betting favorite.