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Oregon State comes away with a thrilling 2OT win over Colorado State

Thanks to a courageous fourth-quarter comeback and a commanding goal line, the Oregon State Beavers escaped with one of the most dramatic victories in recent program history.

Oregon State defeated Colorado 39-31 in double overtime on Saturday at Reser Stadium in Corvallis.

Oregon State placekicker Everett Hayes hit a 44-yard field goal to send the game into overtime. After trading points with the Rams, the Beavers finally took control of the game when Anthony Hankerson scored a 25-yard touchdown run on the first snap of OSU's double overtime.

The Rams had a chance to tie the game when they faced 4th-and-goal at Oregon State's 11-yard line. But second-year cornerback Andre Jordan Jr. came through with a game-winning pass breakup to seal the victory.

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Oregon State vs. Colorado State score updates

RESULT: Oregon State 39 Colorado State 31

Anthony Hankerson scored with a 25-yard touchdown run in Oregon State's first double overtime, and Gevani McCoy fed Jermaine Terry II for the two-pointer.

RESULTS: Oregon State 31, Colorado State 31

Gevani McCoy broke off a 19-yard touchdown run to tie the game and force double overtime.

RESULTS: Colorado State 31, Oregon State 24

Fowler-Nicolosi connected with Caleb Goodie for a 17-yard touchdown to put the pressure back on Oregon State.

Oregon State and Colorado State went to overtime

The Rams took the lead with 20 seconds left in regulation and moved the ball to midfield but couldn't find a way to put points up the field.

The Beavers and Rams go into overtime tied at 24-24.

RESULTS: Oregon State 24, Colorado State 24

Gevani McCoy led a nifty two-minute drill to set up a 44-yard field goal for Everett Hayes. The experienced placekicker did everything he could to tie the game at 24:24 with 20 seconds left.

Joshua Gray saves Oregon State

Anthony Hankerson lost a fumble on 3rd-and-1. Gray, the Beavers' senior all-conference offensive lineman, pounced on the ball and retrieved it to keep Oregon State alive.

RESULTS: Colorado State 24, Oregon State 21

The Rams made several explosive plays – including a 52-yard reception by Tory Horton – to reach the bottom of the red zone. Then Avery Morrow scored the go-ahead touchdown, giving Colorado State a 24-21 lead with 1:56 left.

RESULTS: Oregon State 21, Colorado State 16

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi found star wideout Tory Horton for a 10-yard touchdown pass, making the game a one-score game with 7:59 left.

The Rams attempted a two-point conversion but failed when Fowler-Nicolosi was brought down for a sack.

Dexter Foster makes an immediate impression

Oregon State freshman inside linebacker Dexter Foster came into the game and immediately made his presence felt. The former Central Catholic standout overwhelmed running back Avery Morrow in pass protection and tripped Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, resulting in a 10-yard loss.

RESULTS: Oregon State 21, Colorado State 10

The Beavers took control of the game by staging a 14-play, 87-yard drive that lasted 8:51.

Gevani McCoy finished the game with a 7-yard touchdown run, extending OSU's lead to 21-10 with 14:52 left.

End of third quarter: Oregon State 14, Colorado State 10

Oregon State dominated time of possession in the third quarter. The Beavers ran 16 plays, including 10 rushing attempts, and played 10:16.

The Rams only played eight games during this period.

Oregon State rolls the dice

The Beavers opted to keep their offense on the field at their own 48-yard line on 4th-and-2, and the gamble paid off. McCoy Gevani McCoy found Taz Reddicks on a slant for an 8-yard completion to move the chains.

HALFTIME: Oregon State 14, Colorado State 10

Oregon State has found its footing.

After some early uncharacteristic turnover problems, Gevani McCoy and the Beavers offense moved the ball at will on the final two drives of the half. Oregon State accumulated 205 total yards in the first half, including 140 rushing yards.

With Jam Griffin out, Anthony Hankerson takes over the role of show cow. He ran for 49 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries in the first half.

McCoy is 6-for-10 passing for 65 yards and one interception.

RESULTS: Oregon State 14, Colorado State 7

Anthony Hankerson capped a 13-play, 70-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run up the middle to give Oregon State a 14-7 lead with three seconds left before halftime.

The scoring series took up 5:04 minutes of playing time.

RESULT: Colorado State 10, Oregon State 7

Colorado State kicker Jordan Noyes hit a 25-yard field goal to give the Rams a 10-7 lead with 5:13 left in the half.

CSU went on a long touchdown run early in the drive, but it was negated by a hold call.

Jam Griffin injury update

According to a broadcast on The CW, Oregon State running back Jam Griffin will miss the remainder of the game due to injury.

Griffin is the Beavers' leading rusher and ranked 31st nationally in rushing yards entering Saturday.

RESULTS: Oregon State 7, Colorado State 7

Gevani McCoy kept the ball on a speed option and rushed free for a 29-yard touchdown to tie the score at 7-7 with 11:04 left in the second quarter.

End of first quarter: Colorado State 7, Oregon State 0

The Beavers have totaled just 60 yards of offense so far – 54 of which came on the ground. So far, it's been the devastating attacks from Colorado State's defense that have made the difference.

Oregon State's turnover problems continue

The Beavers' first two drives of the day both resulted in turnovers.

After Gevani McCoy's interception on the opening series, Jam Griffin lost a fumble at midfield on the ensuing drive and Will Prendergast recovered it for the Rams.

RESULT: Colorado State 7, Oregon State 0

After McCoy's early turnover, Colorado State's Justin Marshall hit a 12-yard touchdown on the first snap of the ensuing series to open the scoring.

Gevani McCoy's first interception of the 2024 season comes against Oregon State

Oregon State starting quarterback Gevani McCoy threw his first interception of the season on the Beavers' opening drive, but through no fault of his own.

McCoy hit tight end Jermaine Terry III in the hands on a slant route, but the ball deflected into the air and was retrieved by Rams' defensive back Gabe Kirschke.

Oregon State is missing several defensive starters

The Beavers' defense looked strong on Colorado State's opening drive, forcing the Rams to punt at midfield.

But Oregon State was without strong safety Jack Kane and cornerback Jaden Robinson. Tyrice Ivy Jr. and Andre Jordan started in their respective spots.

OSU is also missing veteran cornerback Kobe Singleton; He was not in uniform during pregame warmups. Starting player Noble Thomas Jr. is out for the season with a knee injury.

How can Oregon State football's star-studded rushing attack get even better?

Through the first five weeks of the 2024 season, few teams in all of college football have displayed an offense as consistent and effective as Oregon State's.

The Beavers rank seventh nationally with 267.8 rushing yards per game and lead the country in time of possession with more than 37 minutes per game. Led by its hard-nosed tandem of star running backs – Jam Griffin and Anthony Hankerson – Oregon State has achieved plenty of offensive success while playing top-notch football.

“We want to be in control of the game,” Oregon State coach Trent Bray said. “We want to run the ball and we want shots to come from the running game downfield – which I think is now evident.”

So what's next for the Beavers' vaunted rushing attack after working its way to a 3-1 record so far?

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Oregon State vs. Colorado State time today

  • Date: Saturday, October 5th
  • Time: 3:45 p.m
  • Location: Reser Stadium, Corvallis, Oregon

What channel is the Oregon State vs. Colorado State game on today?

  • TV channels: The CW
  • Streaming: Options include Fubo (free trial) and Sling.
  • Radio: KEJO (1240 AM, 93.7 FM, Corvallis), KKNX (840 AM, 105.1 FM, Eugene), KBZY (1490 AM, Salem), KEX (1190 AM, Portland).

Oregon State vs. Colorado State will do it air nationally on The CW. Ted Robinson and Ryan Leaf will call the game from the dressing room at Reser Stadium, with Nigel Burton reporting from the touchline. Streaming options for the game include Fubo (free trial) and Sling.

Oregon State vs. Colorado State story

  • Series balance: Colorado State leads 2-1
  • Oregon State's last win: 1962 (25-14 at Corvallis)
  • Colorado State's last win: 2017 (58-27 in Fort Collins, Colorado)

Oregon State vs. Colorado State betting odds

Friday's BetMGM lines and odds:

  • Spread: Oregon State until May 11th
  • Over/under: 47.5
  • Money line: Oregon State -450, Colorado State +350

Oregon State vs. Colorado State weather update

The forecast for Saturday calls for a high of 73° and a temperature of around 71° at kickoff.

Oregon State Football 2024 Schedule

Colorado State Football 2024 Schedule

  • August 31 – No. 4 Texas (L, 52-0)
  • September 7 – Northern Colorado (W, 38-17)
  • September 14 – Colorado (L, 28-9)
  • September 21 – UTEP (W, 27-17)
  • October 5 – Oregon State
  • Oct. 12 – San Jose State
  • Oct. 19 – at the Air Force
  • Oct. 26 – New Mexico
  • November 2nd – in Nevada
  • November 15 – Wyoming
  • November 23 – Fresno State
  • November 29 – Utah State

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