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One of the top QBs in college football will be on display when Cameron Ward and the Washington State Cougars (3-0) host the Oregon State Beavers (3-0) on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
The Beavers are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3), versus the Cougars. The over/under for this game is 56 points.
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Game Info for Oregon State vs. Washington State
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Pullman, Washington
- Stadium: Martin Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State | -3 | -108 | -112 | 56 | -109 | -111 | -147 | +124 |
Oregon State Pick Insights
- Oregon State is 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Oregon State is 1-1 against the spread when favored by 3 points or more this season.
- One of Oregon State’s two games with a set total has hit the over (50%).
Oregon State Stats & Insights
- Defensively, Oregon State has been a top-25 unit, ranking 11th-best by giving up only 257 yards per game. The offense ranks 29th (466 yards per game).
- Oregon State has been clicking on all fronts this year, as they rank 16th-best in scoring offense (41 points per game) and 11th-best in scoring defense (11 points allowed per game).
- Oregon State is averaging 247 passing yards per game on offense (59th in the FBS), and ranks 49th on the other side of the ball with 199.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- Oregon State has been a handful for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (15th-best with 219 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (seventh-best with 57.7 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Oregon State ranks 32nd in third-down conversion rate this season (48.3%), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with a 31% third-down percentage allowed.
- Oregon State has forced four total turnovers (63rd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over two times (11th in the FBS) for +2a turnover margin of +2, 29th-ranked in college football.
Oregon State’s Best Players
- D.J. Uiagalelei has thrown for 630 yards (210 ypg) to lead Oregon State, completing 61.8% of his passes and collecting six touchdown passes compared to two interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 38 rushing yards on 13 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Damien Martinez, has carried the ball 40 times for 351 yards (117 per game), scoring one time.
- Deshaun Fenwick has carried the ball 26 times for 152 yards (50.7 per game) and one touchdown.
- Silas Bolden’s team-leading 159 yards as a receiver have come on 13 receptions (out of 24 targets) with one touchdown.
- Anthony Gould has caught six passes for 156 yards (52 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Jeremiah Noga has a total of 86 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing six throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Andrew Chatfield Jr. has collected two sacks to pace the team, while also recording two TFL and five tackles.
- Easton Mascarenas has 22 tackles and one interception, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
Washington State Betting Insights
- Washington State is 2-0-0 against the spread this season.
- Washington State is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this season.
- One of Washington State’s two games with a set total has hit the over (50%).
Washington State Pick Insights
- Washington State’s offensive attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks seventh-best in the FBS with 535.3 total yards per game. In terms of defense, it is allowing 363.7 total yards per game, which ranks 75th.
- Washington State’s offensive attack has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks sixth-best in the FBS with 48.3 points per game. In terms of defense, it is giving up 22.3 points per game, which ranks 66th.
- Washington State’s pass offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks third-best in the FBS with 398.7 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is giving up 268.7 passing yards per game, which ranks 108th.
- Washington State ranks 90th in the FBS with 136.7 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 31st with 95 rushing yards given up per contest on defense.
- Washington State’s third-down offense has been dominant, putting up a 62.8% third-down conversion percentage (fourth-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 72nd by giving up a 39% third-down rate.
- Washington State has recorded five forced turnovers (46th in the FBS) and committed three turnovers (32nd in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 29th in the FBS.
Washington State’s Best Players
- Ward has thrown for 990 yards on 77-of-107 passing with nine touchdowns and zero interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 95 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
- Dylan Paine has run for 95 yards on 11 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground.
- Lincoln Victor paces his squad with 342 receiving yards on 24 catches with three touchdowns.
- Josh Kelly has 13 receptions (on 18 targets) for a total of 177 yards (59 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Kyle Willams’ nine grabs (on 12 targets) have netted him 128 yards (42.7 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- Ron Stone Jr. leads the team with three sacks, and also has one TFL and five tackles.
- Sam Lockett III is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 14 tackles.
- Jackson Lataimua has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has one pass defended to his name.
