Oregon State scores 56 points in Pac-12 opener against Colorado State

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Oregon State scores 56 points in Pac-12 opener against Colorado State
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Oregon State secured a commanding 56-26 victory over Colorado State in their Pac-12 opener on Saturday at Fort Collins, Colorado. Braden Atkinson led the Beavers, throwing five touchdown passes, including three to Jesse Legree, who amassed 157 receiving yards. After a 14-14 tie early in the second quarter, Oregon State outscored Colorado State 42-12. The Beavers improved their record to 3-2, 1-0 in the Pac-12, while Colorado State fell to 2-3, 0-1. Oregon State will host San Diego State next Saturday, while Colorado State is set to face San Jose State on October 12.

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  • •Atkinson throws five touchdown passes for Oregon State
  • •Legree catches three touchdown passes and records 157 yards
  • •Oregon State outscored Colorado State 42-12 after a tie
  • •Next, Oregon State plays San Diego State at home
  • •Colorado State faces San Jose State on October 12
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  • 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Atkinson and Legree team for big passing day in Oregon State's 56-26 win in Pac-12 opener
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(AP) — Braden Atkinson threw five touchdown passes, three to Jesse Legree, and Oregon State defeated Colorado State 56-26 on Saturday in a Pac-12 opener for both teams.Atkinson found Legree down the right sideline for a 50-yarder to open the scoring.

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