FBS-CFB Game Preview: Oregon State Beavers (0-3) vs. #4 Oregon Ducks (3-0)

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Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT)
Venue: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon
Broadcast: FOX

Weather Forecast

Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–7 mph)

Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected for passing or kicking.

Injury Report

Oregon State Beavers (Pac-12/West Coast realignment):

QB Maalik Murphy (Texas transfer) healthy; has shown flashes but inconsistent in early season.

RB Salahadin Allah (starter) available.

WR corps intact, though depth has been tested.

No major defensive absences reported.

#4 Oregon Ducks (Big Ten):

QB Dante Moore (UCLA transfer) healthy; threw first INT of the season last week vs. Northwestern.

RB Jayden Limar (steady contributor) available.

WR Tez Johnson and Evan Stewart both active, forming one of the nation’s most explosive duos.

Defense fully healthy, led by LB Tysheem Johnson.

Key Player Matchups

QB Maalik Murphy (OSU) vs. Oregon Secondary

Murphy must push the ball downfield to keep pace; Ducks’ corners have yet to face a QB with his arm strength.

RB Salahadin Allah (OSU) vs. Oregon Front Seven

Establishing the run is critical for OSU to avoid obvious passing downs.

QB Dante Moore (Oregon) vs. OSU Pass Rush

Moore has been efficient and explosive; if OSU can’t pressure him, it could be a long day.

WR Tez Johnson (Oregon) vs. OSU Corners

Johnson’s speed is a nightmare matchup; OSU must prevent explosive plays.

Recent Team Form

Oregon State Beavers (0–3)

8/30/25: L vs. Montana State

9/6/25: L @ Texas Tech

9/13/25: L vs. Washington State

Trend: Offense inconsistent, defense giving up big plays. Searching for first win.

#4 Oregon Ducks (3–0)

8/30/25: W 63–7 vs. Montana State

9/6/25: W 65–9 vs. Oklahoma State

9/13/25: W 34–14 vs. Northwestern

Trend: Dominant start; outscored opponents 162–30. Defense elite, offense explosive.

Series History

Known as the “Civil War” rivalry (though the name is less used officially).

Oregon leads the all-time series 68–49–10.

Last 5 meetings: Oregon has won 4 of 5, including a 31–7 victory in 2024.

OSU’s last win came in 2022 (38–34 in Corvallis).

Betting Trends

Oregon State:

1–4 ATS in last 5 games.

Overs hit in 3 of last 5.

Oregon:

4–1 ATS in last 5 games.

Overs hit in 3 of last 5, but defense has kept recent totals lower.

Head-to-Head:

Oregon 4–1 SU in last 5 vs. OSU.

Oregon covered in 3 of last 5.

Historical Betting Results

Oregon: Consistently covers large spreads vs. OSU when playing at Autzen.

Oregon State: Has been a profitable underdog in Corvallis, but struggles ATS in Eugene.

Rivalry Trend: Unders have hit in 3 of last 5 meetings, as Oregon’s defense has dominated.

Game Odds

Oregon State Beavers    57.5

Oregon Ducks                    – 35.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025