No. 25 Washington State (8-2) is set to clash with Oregon State (4-6) this Saturday at 7 p.m. EST, with the game scheduled to be broadcast on The CW.
BetMGM has placed the odds in favor of Washington State by 13.5 points.
Historically, Washington State has maintained a lead in the series with a record of 57 wins, 48 losses, and three ties against Oregon State.

As both teams prepare for this rivalry match within the Pac-2, Washington State is looking to bounce back from a frustrating defeat at the hands of New Mexico, which has all but dashed their hopes of making it to the College Football Playoff.
The Cougars had peaked at No. 19 in the AP Top 25 and reached No. 18 in the CFP rankings, with aspirations to finish strong and secure a spot in the anticipated 12-team playoff.
Nonetheless, Washington State has still managed to secure bowl eligibility for the eighth time in the last nine seasons.
On the other hand, Oregon State has the opportunity to achieve bowl eligibility, but their path is challenging as they face both Washington State and No. 12 Boise State to close out their season.
Currently, the Beavers are on a difficult five-game losing streak.

The key matchup to watch will be Oregon State’s formidable running game, which averages 198.4 yards per game, ranking them 24th in the nation.
They hold an impressive average of 42.1 rushing attempts per game, contributing to their 25 rushing touchdowns, which ties them for 16th nationally.
This running attack might be crucial against a Washington State defense that surrendered a staggering 360 rushing yards in their recent 38-35 loss.

For Washington State, quarterback John Mateer stands out as a player to keep an eye on.
He is averaging an impressive 340.2 total yards per game, placing him fifth in the nation.
Mateer has thrown for 2,707 yards and achieved 26 passing touchdowns, which ranks him fourth in the country.
For Oregon State, running back Anthony Hankerson is making headlines as well.
He has scored 14 rushing touchdowns this season, putting him in a tie for seventh on the school’s all-time single-season list alongside Jacquizz Rodgers.
Hankerson needs only 111 rushing yards to hit the 1,000-mark for the season.

In terms of intriguing statistics, Washington State’s Kyle Williams leads in touchdown receptions with 11, ranking second nationally.
The last meeting between these two teams occurred last year in Pullman, where Washington State emerged victorious with a score of 38-35.
The Cougars have not achieved a 9-2 record since the 2018 season.
With the Pac-12 undergoing significant realignment in the summer of 2023, these two teams are now the last members of the conference.
This matchup marks the final game of the season at Reser Stadium.
Looking ahead, Washington State and Oregon State are set to face each other twice next season, with one game in Pullman and the other in Corvallis.
It’s worth noting that while the Pac-12 had a collaboration with the Mountain West for this season, it has not been extended into next year.
Oregon State also boasts a strong average time of possession at 33:23, earning them a fifth-place ranking in the nation.