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Clash at Reser Stadium: Oregon State Beavers and Portland State Vikings Ready for Football Showdown

As the Oregon State Beavers prepare to host the Portland State Vikings at Reser Stadium, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their winning momentum. The Beavers' recent performance has been a rollercoaster, with an impressive 35-32 victory over the Vikings showcasing their resilience. However, this win followed a tough loss against the Colorado State Rams where they were outscored 58-27.


Oct 15, 2022; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers quarterback Ben Gulbranson (17) looks to throw during the first half Washington State Cougars at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

The Beavers have shown they can put points on the board but need to tighten up defensively. In their last outing against Portland State, they allowed 32 points but managed to edge out with a three-point lead by full-time. Their offense was able to accumulate a total of 35 points throughout four quarters, indicating that when they have possession, they can be dangerous.


One area of concern is turnovers; in the game against Colorado State Rams, there were five turnovers which significantly hampered their efforts. The rushing game seems promising though – with an average gain per play higher than five yards and one rush resulting in a touchdown from as far as 75 yards out.


Special teams also appear solid for Oregon State; field goal success sits above sixty percent and extra point kicks are at one hundred percent success rate so far.


Fans should expect an exciting match-up where Oregon State will look to capitalize on home advantage at Reser Stadium – known for its vibrant atmosphere which could play into Beaver's favor.


The upcoming game is scheduled for September 2nd at 18:00 (UTC) and will be broadcasted on Pac-12 Network. Supporters who cannot make it to Corvallis will surely be tuning in eagerly as the Beavers strive for another win in front of their home crowd.

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