Oregon State Beavers vs Colorado State Rams Prediction, 10/3/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Oregon State Beavers vs Colorado State Rams

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, CO

TV: USA Net

Odds/Point Spread: Rams (+5.0)

Total/Over-Under: 60.5

Canvas Stadium is the location where the Colorado State Rams (2-2) will meet the Oregon State Beavers (2-2) on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Oregon State is 5-point favorites. The betting total is set at 60.5.

The Oregon State Beavers step onto the field holding a record of 2-2 for this season. In their last contest, the Beavers went up against the UTEP Miners and went home with a win by a final score of 33-7. In the game, they had 57 plays which totaled 451 yards. The Oregon State Beavers ran the football 23 times and recorded 150 yds, which is an average of 6.5 yards per tote. On the ground, the Beavers conceded 92 yds on 41 attempts, which is an average of 2.2 yds per run allowed. Oregon State allowed 18 pass completions on 25 tries for a total of 130 yards, and a completion rate of 72.0%.

Concerning putting points on the board, the Oregon State Beavers have an average of 32.3 points per game. Offensively they're averaging 93.8 yards in the run game which is 134th in the nation. The Beavers have racked up 1,833 total yards for the season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Oregon State has amassed 12 passing touchdowns and 5 touchdowns via the ground. Oregon State has compiled 93 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 30 infractions for 275 yards. They have turned the ball over 3 times.

Regarding passing yards, the Beavers have conceded 874 yds which ranks them 83rd in D-1. They are giving up 218.5 yards per outing through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 69.0%. During this campaign, they are allowing 361.3 yards per contest ranking them 81st in the nation. They have yielded 6 touchdowns by air as well as 6 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.7 yards per rushing attempt and 142.8 rushing yards per contest this season. For the season, they have allowed 571 running yards through 4 games. The Beavers are sitting in 71st in D-1 concerning team defense, conceding 23.0 points per contest.

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The Rams head into this matchup 2-2 this season. In their last game, the Rams took a loss by a score of 59-45 when they played the UTSA Roadrunners. Colorado State ran the football for 4.9 yds per carry, finishing with 156 yds on 32 carries. The Rams finished the game with 500 yds on 78 plays (6.4 yards per play). The Rams secondary allowed a completion rate of 66.7%, relinquishing 303 yards on 20 for 30 through the air. Colorado State relinquished 42 run attempts for 239 yards (5.7 yards per rush).

The Colorado State Rams have an average of 469.0 yards per outing, which ranks them 25th in Division 1. The Colorado State offense has racked up 142 yds of penalties on 20 violations, which is 110th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They hold an average of 172.0 yards per game via the rush and have run for 688 yards for the season. They have given away 3 interceptions while losing no fumbles and they have been able to tally 79 1st downs. Regarding their scoring prowess, the Rams currently sit 22nd in D-1 holding an average of 40.3 PPG. During the season thus far, the Rams have racked up 1,188 passing yards as well as holding an average of 297.0 throwing yards per game, which ranks 19th in the nation.

Colorado State has allowed a total of 920 yards on the ground (230.0 yards/game) as well as 12 touchdowns rushing for the year. They have conceded 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 224.0 yards/contest, which has them sitting 91st in college football. This year, they have surrendered 137 points. They have earned 3 fumbles and 7 picks for the season. The Rams defense has participated in 247 plays, which is good for 52nd in college football. The Rams are giving up 34.3 PPG, which puts them 129th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Beavers/Rams college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Beavers -5.0

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