The Washington State Cougars and Oregon State Beavers are set to face off in an exciting Pac-12 matchup this weekend. The Cougars come into the game ranked No. 21 in the nation, while the Beavers are ranked No. 14. This should be a great game between two talented teams, so here’s what to watch for and our predictions.
The Cougars have been led by their star quarterback Anthony Gordon, who has thrown for over 3,000 yards and 28 touchdowns this season. He’ll be looking to take advantage of the Beavers’ pass defense, which has been shaky at times this year. If Gordon can get into a rhythm early, the Cougars should be able to put up some points.
On the other side of the ball, the Beavers are led by their dynamic running back Jermar Jefferson. He’s rushed for over 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns this season and will be looking to exploit the Cougars’ run defense. If he can get going early, it could be a long day for the Cougars.
The Cougars have been strong on special teams this season, with kicker Blake Mazza leading the way. He’s made 14 of his 15 field goal attempts this season and will be a key factor in this game. If he can make some big kicks, it could be the difference in a close game.
The Beavers have been strong on defense this year, led by linebacker Hamilcar Rashed Jr. He leads the nation in sacks with 14 and will be looking to disrupt the Cougars’ offense. If he can get to Gordon early and often, it could be a long day for the Cougars.
Overall, this should be a great game between two talented teams. The Cougars have the edge in the passing game, while the Beavers have the edge in the running game. We predict that the Cougars will come out on top in a close game, with a final score of 28-24.
