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.
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.
