Through 5 Quarters
The Oregon State Beavers might have been enjoying a lead at this point, but they have shot themselves in the foot with 88 yards in penalties. They and the Colorado Buffaloes are all tied up at 34. Oregon State has been led by RB Trey Lowe, who so far has punched in one rushing touchdown.
The Beavers have been riding high on the performance of Lowe, who has punched in one rushing touchdown. Lowe’s performance is making up for a slower game against the California Golden Bears last week.
Oregon State and Colorado have certainly played as if they’re avenging a defeat, because they are. Oregon State is out front, but they can’t get complacent.
Who’s Playing
Oregon State @ Colorado
Current Records: Oregon State 5-3; Colorado 2-6
What to Know
After two games on the road, the Colorado Buffaloes are heading back home. Colorado and the Oregon State Beavers will face off in a Pac-12 battle at 7 p.m. ET Saturday at Folsom Field. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they’ll have plenty of motivation to get the ‘W.’
The Buffaloes have to be hurting after a devastating 52-29 defeat at the hands of the Oregon Ducks last week. Colorado was down 45-14 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from. Their loss shouldn’t obscure the performances of QB Brendon Lewis, who passed for three TDs and 224 yards on 33 attempts, and WR Brenden Rice, who caught five passes for one TD and 102 yards.
Meanwhile, Oregon State came up short against the California Golden Bears last week, falling 39-25. The losing side was boosted by WR Trevon Bradford, who caught six passes for two TDs and 123 yards.
Colorado is the clear underdog, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. Those who got lucky with them against the spread last week might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the team has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.
The losses put Colorado at 2-6 and the Beavers at 5-3. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Buffaloes are stumbling into the contest with the 230th fewest passing yards per game in the nation, having accrued only 125 on average. Oregon State has experienced some struggles of their own as they are 203rd worst in the nation in passing yards allowed per game, with 276.5 on average. It’s possible one of these Achilles’ heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Folsom Field — Boulder, Colorado
- TV: Pac 12 Networks
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $37.99
Odds
The Beavers are a big 11.5-point favorite against the Buffaloes, according to the latest college football odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Beavers as a 10.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Colorado have won three out of their last four games against Oregon State.
- Oct 27, 2018 – Oregon State 41 vs. Colorado 34
- Oct 14, 2017 – Colorado 36 vs. Oregon State 33
- Oct 01, 2016 – Colorado 47 vs. Oregon State 6
- Oct 24, 2015 – Colorado 17 vs. Oregon State 13
