Oregon State Beavers defeat Washington State Cougars 48-30: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · NCAAF · Washington State Cougars 30, Oregon State Beavers 48
Oregon State dominated from the opening kickoff, building a 27-10 halftime lead that proved insurmountable. The Beavers won 48-30. The game finished at 78 points, clearing the 52.5 total by 25.5.
Washington State Cougars vs. Oregon State Beavers final score and game recap
Oregon State scored 17 points in the first quarter while Washington State managed none. The Beavers added 10 more in the second to reach 27-10 at halftime. Oregon State outscored Washington State 21-20 in the second half. Quarter-by-quarter: Washington State 0-10-6-14, Oregon State 17-10-7-14.
Braden Atkinson led Oregon State with 347 passing yards and three touchdowns on 23-of-38 completions. Jesse Legree caught eight passes for 108 yards and two scores. Owen Eshelman threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns with one interception for Washington State, while Branden Ganashamoorthy hauled in 11 receptions for 147 yards and a touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Washington State Cougars vs. Oregon State Beavers?
Washington State covered the +18.5 spread despite the loss, finishing within the margin by half a point. Oregon State opened at -18 and closed at -18.5, with late money shifting toward the favorite.
Did Washington State Cougars vs. Oregon State Beavers go over or under the total?
The game went over 52.5, finishing at 78 points. Both teams exceeded the first-quarter total of 10.5 (17 points scored) and the halftime total of 27.5 (37 points scored).
How did AiQ's Washington State Cougars vs. Oregon State Beavers predictions do?
AiQ posted an 11-1 record across all graded picks:
- Moneyline: Oregon State Beavers at -1100 – WIN (+$9.09 on $100)
- Spread: Washington State Cougars +18.5 – WIN
- Total: Over 52.5 – WIN
- Player props: 10-1 (+$845.30 on $100 per pick)
Washington State Cougars vs. Oregon State Beavers player prop results
AiQ's player prop slate finished 10-1, netting +$845.30 on $100 wagers:
- Cornell Hatcher Jr. anytime touchdown +140 – actual 1 – WIN
- AJ Newberry anytime touchdown -185 – actual 1 – WIN
- Daniel Blood over 23.5 receiving yards -112 – actual 59 – WIN
- Jesse Legree anytime touchdown -340 – actual 2 – WIN
- Branden Ganashamoorthy over 32.5 receiving yards -112 – actual 147 – WIN
- Braden Atkinson over 337.5 passing yards -112 – actual 347 – WIN
- Kirby Vorhees under 29.5 rushing yards -110 – actual 16 – WIN
- Washington State Defense anytime touchdown +1200 – actual 0 – LOSS
- Owen Eshelman over 0.5 passing touchdowns -160 – actual 2 – WIN
- Braden Atkinson over 2.5 passing touchdowns -180 – actual 3 – WIN
- Jake Reichle anytime touchdown +245 – actual 2 – WIN
Washington State Cougars vs. Oregon State Beavers game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
- First-quarter moneyline: Oregon State Beavers won the first quarter (paid -425)
- Oregon State team total 35.5: Over (paid -106); they scored 48
- Washington State team total 16.5: Over (paid -120); they scored 30
- First-half moneyline: Oregon State Beavers won the first half (paid -575)
- First-half total 27.5: Over (paid -108); 37 points scored
- First-quarter total 10.5: Over (paid -115); 17 points scored
- First-half spread: Oregon State Beavers -10.5 covered (paid -112)
Washington State Cougars vs. Oregon State Beavers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Washington State at +707 and Oregon State at -1100, implying a 12% win probability for the Cougars and 88% for the Beavers after removing vig. The bookmaker's vig was 4.1%. Oregon State won at -1100, paying $9.09 on a $100 stake. The spread moved half a point toward Oregon State, from -18 to -18.5, yet the underdog still covered.
Washington State Cougars and Oregon State Beavers betting trends: 2026 season
Washington State sits at 1-6 overall. At home they are 1-2; away or neutral, 0-4. They have covered the spread 5-2 in seven games with a recorded line and gone over the total three times against four unders. Their last five results show four consecutive losses.
Oregon State is 5-2 overall. At home they are 3-1; away or neutral, 2-1. They have covered the spread 6-1 in seven games with a line and gone over the total six times against one under. They have won five straight.
What's next for Washington State Cougars and Oregon State Beavers?
Washington State hosts Boise State on Saturday, October 24. Oregon State travels to Fresno State on Saturday, October 31.