Washington State at Oregon State - 2026 Matchup Preview
Washington State logo   Washington State Cougars at Oregon State Beavers  Oregon State logo
Saturday, October 17th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Reser Stadium - Corvallis, OR  (Pac-12)

 
Cougars (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Kirby Moore (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 23 - 20 (16 - 24 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.3 - 4.7 (#35)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 6)
WSU 2nd straight Road Game
ORST 2nd straight Home Game
ORST is playing their 7th straight game
WSU is playing their 7th straight game
Our Line: Washington State -12  (SP+ WSU -19.5)
Projected Score: WSU: 28 - ORST: 16 (44)
WSU Win prob: 79% | Cover: 45%
WSU Travel: 331 miles
Beavers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach JaMarcus Shephard (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 18 - 29 (22 - 25 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 2.9 - 8.1 (#76)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 7)
 
Washington State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Washington State at Washington+24
Sat 9/12 Washington State at Kansas State+9.5
Sat 9/19 Washington State vs Duquesne-23
Sat 9/26 Washington State vs Arizona+7
Fri 10/2 Washington State vs Fresno State-6
Fri 10/9 Washington State at Utah State-4.5
Sat 10/17 Washington State at Oregon State-12
Sat 10/24 Washington State vs Boise State+1
Sat 10/31 Washington State at San Diego State+3.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/14 Washington State vs Colorado State-15
Sat 11/21 Washington State at Texas State+3
Sat 11/28 Washington State vs TBD-23

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Washington State's Schedule
Oregon State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Oregon State at Houston+23.5
Sat 9/12 Oregon State vs Texas Tech+39.5
Sat 9/19 Oregon State vs Montana-8.5
Sat 9/26 Oregon State at UTEP+4
Sat 10/3 Oregon State at Colorado State+4.5
Sat 10/10 Oregon State vs San Diego State+13
Sat 10/17 Oregon State vs Washington State+12
BYE WEEK
Fri 10/30 Oregon State at Fresno State+13.5
Sat 11/7 Oregon State vs Texas State+12.5
Sat 11/14 Oregon State at Boise State+20.5
Sat 11/21 Oregon State vs Utah State+5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 4, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 4, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Oregon State's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WSU#92 (.13)42% (73)22.543% (69)2.82 (92)12941% (73)2103.93 (49)#21 (.07)40% (55)20.244% (93)37% (27)3.14 (27)56.11.60.8
ORST#124 (.05)42% (68)17.644% (67)2.82 (89)12742% (68)2252.89 (128)#77 (.18)38% (25)29.441% (51)36% (18)3.41 (46)49.91.70.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
ORST0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WSU Offense1322.516.341.9%3.931.6203401292103.949%50%43%41%16%.13
ORST Defense1229.425.338.3%3.410.8 - - - - - 49%49%41%36%17%.18
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WSU Defense1320.223.740.5%3.140.8 - - - - - 51%47%44%37%15%.07
ORST Offense1217.621.742.3%2.891.7203531272253.846%52%44%42%16%.05

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Washington State1332:2319.538%71%6.756.11.60.85.22.4029
Oregon State1231:5220.436%40%5.949.91.70.85.31.3028.3
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WSU Offense1349% (76)43% (69)33.5129.53.916 (122).09 (78)2.82 (92)68% (95)9% (61)0.85 (118)
ORST Defense1249% (59)41% (51) - - - - .07 (52)2.6 (17)68% (43)10% (57)0.94 (57)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WSU Defense1351% (87)44% (93) - - - - .08 (55)2.97 (80)71% (70)10% (52)0.83 (12)
ORST Offense1246% (98)44% (67)33.9127.33.815 (60).01 (120)2.82 (89)77% (30)9% (61)0.73 (135)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WSU Offense1350% (64)41% (73)20.131.3210.46.710.519 (61)15 (108).21 (94)1.4 (122)32% (76)27% (100).15 (123)7% (92)1.9 (117)
ORST Defense1249% (81)36% (18) - - - - - - 8 (55).31 (98)2 (136)33% (44)29% (69).44 (126)7% (15)2.5 (136)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WSU Defense1347% (47)37% (27) - - - - - - 6.11 (16)1.4 (18)31% (68)23% (7).06 (2)5% (118)1.9 (27)
ORST Offense1252% (36)42% (68)21.735.9225.46.310.414 (61)13 (127).11 (123)1.3 (133)31% (68)28% (96).05 (131)7% (110)1.7 (134)

Washington State's Power Ratings
Washington State's Power Rating: -5.05  #80
Washington State's Offense Rating: 5.06  #105
Washington State's Defense Rating: 15.11  #56
2026 Talent Rating: 702.00  #74
Blue Chip Ratio: 0%  #99
Washington State's 2026 Expected Record: 7.3 - 4.7
Washington State's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.8  #61
Washington State's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.6  #86
Washington State's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.5  #32

Average Talent
Average Pac-12 Talent Rating is 627.25
Average Power Five Talent: 897.88
Average FBS Talent: 712.17

Power Ratings Matchup
Washington State: -5.05   Oregon State: -12.615

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Washington State: 3.8   Oregon State: -15.9




Oregon State's Power Ratings
Oregon State's Power Rating: -12.615  #118
Oregon State's Offense Rating: 0.53  #130
Oregon State's Defense Rating: 19.86  #89
2026 Talent Rating: 566.00  #96
Blue Chip Ratio: 3  #66
Oregon State's 2026 Expected Record: 2.9 - 8.1
Oregon State's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.9  #126
Oregon State's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.0  #125
Oregon State's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.8  #96

Average Talent
Average Pac-12 Talent Rating is 627.25
Average Power Five Talent: 897.88
Average FBS Talent: 712.17


Washington State Scoring
Offense: 22.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 16.3
Defense: 20.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 23.7

Washington State's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Washington State 28
Oregon State 16

Projected Total Points: 44
Oregon State Scoring
Offense: 17.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 21.7
Defense: 29.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 25.3

Oregon State's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202511/01Oregon State10Washington State7Washington State -3.5Oregon State47.5Under
202511/29Washington State32Oregon State8Washington State -14.0Washington State42.5Under
202411/23Oregon State41Washington State38Washington State -11Oregon State57.0Over
202309/23Washington State38Oregon State35Oregon State -3Washington State58.5Over
202210/15Oregon State24Washington State10Oregon State -3Oregon State51.5Under
202110/09Washington State31Oregon State24Oregon State -4Washington State59.0Under
202011/07Oregon State28Washington State38Oregon State -3Washington State63.5Over
201911/23Washington State54Oregon State53Washington State -10.5Oregon State77.5Over
201810/06Oregon State37Washington State56Washington State -17Washington State64.5Over
201709/16Washington State52Oregon State23Washington State -19.5Washington State65.5Over
201610/29Oregon State31Washington State35Washington State -17.5Oregon State55.0Over
201510/17Washington State52Oregon State31Washington State -8Washington State62.0Over
201411/08Oregon State32Washington State39Oregon State -9.5Washington State0
201310/12Washington State24Oregon State52Washington State -3Oregon State0
201210/06Oregon State19Washington State6
201110/22Washington State21Oregon State44
201011/13Oregon State14Washington State31
200911/21Washington State10Oregon State42
200810/11Oregon State66Washington State13
200711/17Washington State17Oregon State52
200610/07Oregon State6Washington State13
200510/01Oregon State44Washington State33
200410/23Oregon State38Washington State19
200310/25Washington State36Oregon State30
200110/06Washington State34Oregon State27
200010/27Oregon State38Washington State9
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Oregon State1268 Overs
Washington State1484 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams16 - 109 - 54 - 45 - 1
Road Teams10 - 165 - 91 - 54 - 4

(#80) WSU at (#118) ORST
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatWSUORST
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #80 #118
SP+SP+ #61 #126
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #74 #96
Blue ChipsBC% #99 #66
Washington State Notes
(2/2) Reset w/ Moore, Rogers 1 yr & out (Iowa St)
(2/2) Roster gutted by portal, 39 out, most starters
Washington State Injury Report
Oregon State Notes
(2/2) Reset w/ Shephard in new P12 after Brey fired
(2/2) Special Teams were a disaster in '25, must fix
Oregon State Injury Report
Washington State on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCat
WSU OffORST Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #73 #25
ExplosiveExp #133 #133
PPAPPA #92 #77
PowerPwr #105 #89
SP+SP+ #86 #96
Pts POPPO #49 #46
HavocHav #73 #36
Washington State Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCat
WSU OffORST Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #69 #51
Run ExplRExp #118 #57
PPAExp #78 #52
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #92 #17
Stuff RateStuff #97 #22
TackleTak - NR
Washington State Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCat
WSU OffORST Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #73 #18
Pass ExplPExl #122 #136
PPAExp #94 #98
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #61 #57
DB HavocDB #92 #15
Oregon State on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 46%
CategoryCatORST OffWSU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #68 #55
ExplosiveExp #135 #4
PPAPPA #124 #21
PowerPwr #130 #56
SP+SP+ #125 #32
Pts POPPO #128 #27
HavocHav #89 #98
Oregon State Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
ORST OffWSU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #67 #93
Run ExplRExp #135 #12
PPAExp #120 #55
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #89 #80
Stuff RateStuff #24 #79
TackleTak - NR
Oregon State Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 46%
CategoryCatORST OffWSU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #68 #27
Pass ExplPExl #133 #18
PPAExp #123 #16
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #61 #52
DB HavocDB #110 #118
Program Comparison
ORST 5 Year Profile: Declining Average G5
'26 Profile: Up to Poor G5

WSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Down to Top G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Reser Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Washington State beat Oregon State last year (32-8)
Oregon State beat Washington State in 2024 (41-38)
Washington State beat Oregon State in 2023 (38-35)

  
WSU's OC Matt Miller (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Caden Pinnick (Tr)24034570%320632109.3
Julian Dugger2633%39006.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Caden Pinnick (Tr)12543733.527
Maxwell Woods3622506.348
Leo Pulalasi3820505.445
Julian Dugger224722.134
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Josh Meredith57725312.748
Jeremiah Noga20221111.135
Trey Leckner2317437.632
Maxwell Woods1814808.233

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WSU's DC Trent Bray (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tucker Large713006
Jaylen Thomas (Tr)591006
Matthew Durrance582002
Colby Humphrey532002
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Buddha Peleti227450
Paul Hutson III (Tr)376330
Linus Zunk (Tr)154340
DJ Warner (Tr)62231
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tucker Large713006
Jaylen Thomas (Tr)591006
Jalil Tucker (Tr)251015

ORST's OC Mitch Dahlen (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Maalik Murphy16027658%1802986.5
Brady Jones (Tr)194048%136133.4
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Cornell Hatcher Jr.5229225.642
AJ Newberry (Tr)185733.216
Kourdey Glass2703.57
Jake Reichle3612.03
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
D.C. Temple1714328.419
Eddie Freauff12139111.630
Karson Boschma489122.328
Malachi Durant32719.011

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ORST's DC Mike MacIntyre (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Aiden Sullivan727151
Takari Hickle385250
Sailasa Vadrawale311015
Tyree Blake292001
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Takari Hickle385250
Aiden Sullivan727151
Jaylen Hill21101
Malachi Durant10000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Sailasa Vadrawale311015
Trey Glasper232005
Mason White281002