Overview

• Washington State (8-2) and Oregon State (4-6) are the last two members of the Pac-12 after the conference's collapse during realignment in 2023.
• Saturday's game is considered the de facto Pac-12 regular-season title game, as it is the only conference matchup this year.
• Washington State quarterback John Mateer, one of the nation's top QBs, has thrown for 26 touchdowns and rushed for 12 more this season, but the Cougars are coming off a disappointing loss to New Mexico.
• Oregon State, struggling with a five-game losing streak, faces uncertainty at quarterback and must win its final two games to become bowl eligible.
• The two teams will play each other twice next season as part of an improvised schedule, with plans to rebuild the Pac-12 by adding Mountain West teams in 2026.