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Oregon State tops Montana, 52-17, at Reser Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:01 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Oregon State tops Montana, 52-17, at Reser Stadium

Summary

Oregon State University defeated the University of Montana 52-17 at Reser Stadium on Saturday night. The Beavers built a commanding 35-3 lead by halftime, scoring on five of their first six possessions. Keali’i Ah Yat of Montana threw two second-half touchdown passes but the Grizzlies could not overcome the deficit. Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson completed 22 of 30 passes for 333 yards, with five different players catching touchdown passes. Montana, ranked No. 3 in the FCS, managed 358 total yards, with half gained in the final quarter. The Grizzlies will next face UC Davis next Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Oregon State scored 35 points in the first half.
•Braden Atkinson threw five touchdown passes for the Beavers.
•Montana's Keali’i Ah Yat passed for two touchdowns in the second half.
•Eli Gillman of Montana set a career rushing record despite the loss.
•Montana will play UC Davis next Saturday.

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1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Beavers win big over Griz, 52-17

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CORVALLIS, Ore. — That mini-win streak is over for the Montana Grizzlies, who went into Reser Stadium and absorbed a 52-17 loss at the hands of Oregon State Saturday night. The game, which ended at 12:20 a.m. local time, featured 510 yards of offense by the Beavers, who scored on five of their six first-half possessions to take a 35-3 lead. They then covered 75 yards in three plays to open the ...
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