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Eshelman leads Cougars in 48-30 loss to Beavers in Corvallis

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Eshelman leads Cougars in 48-30 loss to Beavers in Corvallis

Summary

Washington State fell to Oregon State 48-30 on October 17 in Corvallis, Oregon. The Cougars, led by quarterback Owen Eshelman in his first career start, struggled against a powerful Beavers passing attack. Oregon State capitalized on early fourth-down decisions by Washington State, scoring on two long touchdown passes in the first half to build a 27-3 lead. Despite some offensive improvements from WSU, they were unable to recover. Eshelman threw for 257 yards, including two touchdowns, while rushing for an additional 136 yards. The Cougars will next face Boise State at home looking for their first FBS victory this season.

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By the Numbers

•Oregon State scores on two early long touchdowns
•Eshelman throws for 257 yards and two touchdowns
•Cougars have lost four straight games
•WSU will host Boise State next
•Clemons leaves game with a foot injury

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Oct. 17—CORVALLIS, Ore. — There wasn't much else Kirby Moore could do, not with the fireworks exploding, not with the fans erupting, not with the vaunted Oregon State passing attack torching Washington State defense and running away with the game before it could even get started. So in the aftermath of the Beavers' second long touchdown, an 88-yard score to follow their 90-yard strike in ...
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