SAN JOSE STATE AT OREGON STATE
Records: San Jose State (5-3, 3-2 Mountain West); Oregon State (2-3)
Kickoff: 12:30 p.m., Reser Stadium, Corvallis, Oregon
TV: The CW
Radio: KTRB (860 AM)
Series history: Oregon State leads the series 5-2. SJSU has lost the last five meetings.
Storylines: Both teams are coming off a bye week. … Oregon State is undecided at quarterback and head coach Trent Bray will choose between Gevani McCoy and Ben Gulbranson after Thursday’s practice. … McCoy was pulled for Gulbranson during the Beavers’ 44-7 loss at Cal two weeks ago. … Spartans quarterback Walker Eget was named the starter at the beginning of last week. … The Spartans are one win away from bowl eligibility. … This would be SJSU’s third straight season with a bowl game.
Matchup to watch: Oregon State left guard Joshua Gray vs. SJSU defensive lineman Soane Toia. Gray leads the Beavers in all-time starts at 52 and received an invite to the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl in January. Toia leads all SJSU defensive linemen in tackles.
Related Articles
San Jose State, Eget look to use extra week to bounce back against Oregon State, get bowl eligible
San Jose State men’s basketball 2024-25 preview: What to know about Spartans
San Jose State assistant volleyball coach away from team amid transgender controversy
San Jose State women’s basketball 2024-25 preview: What to know about Spartans
Dispute around San Jose State women’s volleyball team hits on broader question: How to define ‘fair’
Injuries: SJSU defensive linemen Quincy Likio and wide receiver Malikhi Miller are out for the season.
Stats that matter: Oregon State leads the nation in average time of possession at 34:31. … The Beavers are 12th in the nation in rushing offense. … SJSU’s 19 forced turnovers are good for third nationally. … The Spartans are third in the nation and first in the Mountain West in interceptions with 14. … Despite the high turnovers, they are tied for 69th in the nation with an even turnover margin. … Spartans wide receiver Nick Nash leads the FBS in receptions (80), receptions per game (10.0) and receiving touchdowns (12). … Oregon State is dead last (133rd) in the nation in sacks with five this season.
