Washington State and Oregon State Face Off in Unique 'Pac-2' Football Showdown

The two remaining teams of the Pac-12 meet Saturday in Corvallis for a rivalry game that doubles as the conference's lone matchup of the season.

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.