Montana at Oregon State - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Montana Grizzlies at Oregon State Beavers

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Saturday, September 19th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Reser Stadium - Corvallis, OR

 
Grizzlies (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 0 - 0 (0 - 0 on Road)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
ORST 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: -8.5  (SP+ ORST -16)
MONT Win prob: 71% | Cover: 46%
Beavers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach JaMarcus Shephard (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 18 - 29 (22 - 25 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3.8 - 7.2 (#97)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 4)
 
Montana's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/19Montana at Oregon State-8.5————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Montana's Schedule
Oregon State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Oregon State at Houston+21.5————
Sat 9/12Oregon State vs Texas Tech+31.5————
Sat 9/19Oregon State vs Montana-12.5————
Sat 9/26Oregon State at UTEP-3————
Sat 10/3Oregon State at Colorado State+1.5————
Sat 10/10Oregon State vs San Diego State+14————
Sat 10/17Oregon State vs Washington State+8————
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Oregon State at Fresno State+16————
Sat 11/7Oregon State vs Texas State+12————
Sat 11/14Oregon State at Boise State+17————
Sat 11/21Oregon State vs Utah State+3————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 4, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 4, Bad 2, Poor 2
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
MONT0%00%000%000%00%0%0000
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
MONT0%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
MONT Offense0000%00000000%0%0%0%0%
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
MONT Defense0000%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
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
Montana00:000NAN%0%0000000100
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
MONT Offense00%0%000000%0%0
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
MONT Defense00%0% - - - - 00%0%0
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
MONT Offense00%0%000000000%0%0%0
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
MONT Defense00%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
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)

Montana's Power Ratings
Montana's Power Rating: NR
Montana's Offense Rating: NR
Montana's Defense Rating: NR
2026 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Montana's 2026 Expected Record: -
Montana's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Montana's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Montana's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big Sky Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 871.03
Average FBS Talent: 676.61

Power Ratings Matchup
Montana:    Oregon State: -8.74

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Montana:    Oregon State: -15.9




Oregon State's Power Ratings
Oregon State's Power Rating: -8.74  #105
Oregon State's Offense Rating: 12.96  #99
Oregon State's Defense Rating: 19.54  #110
2026 Talent Rating: 620.00  #78
Blue Chip Ratio: 250  #67
Oregon State's 2026 Expected Record: 3.8 - 7.2
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 597.13
Average Power Five Talent: 871.03
Average FBS Talent: 676.61


Montana Scoring
Offense: 0 PPG
Offense on Road: 0
Defense: 0 PPG
Defense on Road: 0

Montana'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
Montana 14
Oregon State 10

Projected Total Points: 24
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
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Oregon State000 Overs
Montana000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#) MONT at (#105) ORST
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatMONTORST
Game ControlGCNR #130
Momentum ControlMCNR #99
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #105
SP+SP+NR #126
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNR #78
Blue ChipsBC%NR #67
Oregon State Notes
(3/1) Vibes: Shephard is crootin & building best he can
(3/1) QB Atkinson (Mercer) a big add, can sling it
(3/1) RB not much here, not much exp. Who emerges?
(3/1) WR McDaniel (w/ QB), TE Olsen big target
(3/1) OL eh.. not great. 3 portals, 2 are starters
(3/1) Def lots of FCS adds, LB/DE mix, DL has ?
(3/1) Pass rush concerns, need FCS hits
(3/1) CBs look good, Safeties very inexp'd.
(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
Montana on Offense
CategoryCat
MONT OffORST Def
Game ControlGCNR #128
Momentum ControlMCNR #100
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNR #25
ExplosiveExpNR #133
PPAPPANR #77
PowerPwrNR #110
SP+SP+NR #96
Pts POPPONR #46
HavocHavNR #36
Montana Run Game
CategoryCat
MONT OffORST Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNR #51
Run ExplRExpNR #57
PPAExpNR #52
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #17
Stuff RateStuffNR #22
TackleTak - NR
Montana Pass Game
CategoryCat
MONT OffORST Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNR #18
Pass ExplPExlNR #136
PPAExpNR #98
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NR #57
DB HavocDBNR #15
Oregon State on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 46%
CategoryCatORST OffMONT Def
Game ControlGC #129NR
Momentum ControlMC #85NR
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #68NR
ExplosiveExp #135NR
PPAPPA #124NR
PowerPwr #99NR
SP+SP+ #125NR
Pts POPPO #128NR
HavocHav #89NR
Oregon State Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
ORST OffMONT Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #67NR
Run ExplRExp #135NR
PPAExp #120NR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #89NR
Stuff RateStuff #24NR
TackleTak - NR
Oregon State Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 46%
CategoryCatORST OffMONT Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #68NR
Pass ExplPExl #133NR
PPAExp #123NR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #61NR
DB HavocDB #110NR
Program Comparison
ORST 5 Year Profile: Declining Average G5
'26 Profile: Up to Poor G5

MONT 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'26 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Reser Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
MONT's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jake Jensen71354%69105.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jake Jensen42105.312
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Korbin Hendrix12174314.549

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MONT's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Devin Dunn (Tr)90001
Justin Eklund (Tr)71000
Tanner Williams (Tr)60000
Gabe Stroud (Tr)30000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Devin Dunn (Tr)90001
Justin Eklund (Tr)71000
Tanner Williams (Tr)60000
Gabe Stroud (Tr)30000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Devin Dunn (Tr)90001
Justin Eklund (Tr)71000
Tanner Williams (Tr)60000

ORST's OC Mitch Dahlen (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Braden Atkinson (Tr)26840766%361134118.9
Maalik Murphy16027658%1802986.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Cornell Hatcher Jr.5229225.642
AJ Newberry (Tr)185733.216
Xayvion Noland (Tr)255027.552
Eric Olsen (Tr)73104.48
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Xayvion Noland (Tr)37776721.076
Adonis McDaniel (Tr)52676613.056
Eric Olsen (Tr)51566211.149
Gabe Milbourn17185110.926

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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
Jacob Schuster142202
Aiden Sullivan727151
Jaylen Hill21101
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Trey Glasper232005
Sailasa Vadrawale311015
Jacob Schuster142202