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Clash at Alaska Airlines Field: Oregon State Beavers Take on Washington Huskies in College Football Showdown

As the Oregon State Beavers prepare to face off against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium, fans are eager to see if the team can bounce back from their recent performances. The upcoming game, set in Seattle's renowned venue known for its loud and energetic atmosphere, could play a significant role in how both teams perform.


Nov 18, 2023; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers defensive back Akili Arnold (0) walks toward the sideline during a timeout against the Washington Huskies at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing, the Beavers faced a tough loss against the Washington Huskies with a final score of 23-42. Despite scoring 13 points in the second quarter and showing some offensive spark, they were unable to sustain this momentum throughout the game. This defeat followed two contrasting performances; a narrow victory over Colorado with an impressive 41-34 scoreline and a disappointing 21-38 loss to USC Trojans.


Analyzing their past games reveals certain trends for Oregon State. Offensively, they have shown potential through air attacks but have struggled with consistency on defense. Against Stanford Cardinal, they managed only one sack and one interception while giving up 48 points. However, there was improvement against USC Trojans where they recorded two sacks and forced two fumbles despite losing by 17 points.


The Beavers' resilience was on full display during their win over Colorado Buffaloes where they executed perfectly in red zone situations with a hundred percent success rate from seven attempts which contributed significantly to their victory.


As we look ahead to this matchup, it's clear that Oregon State must leverage its offensive strengths while shoring up defensive vulnerabilities if they hope to overcome the challenges posed by playing away from home amidst Seattle's raucous crowd.


Fans can catch all the action live on November 17th at 9:30 PM Eastern Time as it unfolds on Pac-12 Network from Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.

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