Washington State Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers Prediction, 10/17/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington State Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Location: Reser Stadium in Corvallis, OR

TV: USA Net

Odds/Point Spread: Beavers (-18.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

Reser Stadium is the site where the Oregon State Beavers (4-2) will try to defeat the Washington State Cougars (1-5) on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Washington State opens as 18.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 53.5.

The Washington State Cougars step onto the field holding a record of 1-5 this season. In their last contest, the Cougars faced off with the Fresno State Bulldogs and ended up losing by a score of 26-6. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 58 plays which converted into 182 yards. The Washington State Cougars ran the ball a total of 24 different times and accrued 30 yds, earning them an average of 1.3 yards per carry. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Cougars gave up 130 yards on 35 attempts, which averages out to 3.7 yards per rush allowed. Washington State relinquished 24 pass completions on 33 attempts for a total of 245 yds, and a completion rate of 72.7%.

The Cougars have racked up 1,694 yards in total this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Washington State has compiled 3 touchdowns through the air and 6 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 11 different times. Washington State has earned 101 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 47 penalties for 384 yds. As a team they're holding an average of 123.7 yards on the ground which ranks them 113th in the country. When it comes to scoring points, the Washington State Cougars have an average of 18.5 PPG.

The Cougars sit in 73rd in D-1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 23.7 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.5 yards per rush and 151.5 rushing yards per game for the season. In total, they have allowed 909 yards via the ground game in 6 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Cougars have conceded 1,223 yards which has them ranked 82nd in D-1. They have given up 203.8 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 61.2%. For the year, they have relinquished 355.3 yards per game which ranks them 77th in the nation. They have conceded 9 touchdowns by air and 7 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Beavers come into this game with a record of 4-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Beavers walked away with a victory by a final of 66-14 when they faced the San Diego State Aztecs. The Beavers finished the game with a total of 651 yards while running 92 plays (7.1 yards per play). Oregon State ran for 4.2 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 189 yards on 45 attempts. Oregon State allowed 21 rushing attempts for 56 yds (2.7 yards per carry). The Beavers pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 33.3%, surrendering 91 yds on 9 out of 27 through the air.

Concerning how much they score, the Beavers currently sit 11th in the nation by tallying 41.8 points per game. The Oregon State Beavers hold an average of 522.3 yards per contest, which is good for 5th in D-1. The Oregon State offense has accrued 370 yards of penalties on 39 infractions, which has them ranked 51st in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 2 picks while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have earned 162 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Beavers have earned 2,347 yards through the air along with holding an average of 391.2 passing yards per outing, which ranks 1st in the country. They maintain an average of 131.2 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 787 yards for the season.

The Beavers are allowing 22.0 points per game, ranking them 57th in Division 1. Oregon State has allowed a total of 815 yards on the ground (135.8 yards/game) in addition to 9 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. They have allowed 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 190.5 yards/outing, which puts them in 44th in D-1. The Beavers defense has taken part in 390 plays, which ranks them 101st in the country. They have totaled 3 fumbles and 5 picks on the campaign. This year, they have given up 132 points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Beavers -18.5

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