The 107th Battle of the Palouse, a historic Pacific Northwest rivalry dating to 1903, closes the 2025 regular season as the Washington State Cougars (5-6, Ind.) host the struggling Oregon State Beavers (2-9, Ind.) at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Washington State, under Jimmy Rogers, enters with bowl eligibility on the line (projected Famous Idaho Potato Bowl) after a resilient 5-6 campaign marked by a gritty 36-13 home win over San Diego State on September 6 but tempered by a 59-10 road loss at North Texas on September 13. Oregon State, enduring a nightmare rebuild under Trent Bray (0-7) and Robb Akey (2-2), travels desperate to snap a nine-game skid following a 42-7 rout at Northwestern—the Beavers’ worst start since 1991’s 0-10. The Cougars’ balanced offense (top-60 efficiency) exploits Oregon State’s porous defense (bottom-20 scoring, 38 PPG allowed), while the Beavers’ run game tests WSU’s front—expect Pullman winds, Cougar crimson, and a lopsided affair with nothing but pride (and a trophy) at stake.
Venue Location
The game returns to Gesa Field at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington. This 32,952-seat Palouse landmark, opened in 1972 and renovated in 2014, is Washington State’s home since 1972 and known for its raucous “Coug Nation” student section and tailgate traditions amid wheat fields. It’s a 250-mile drive from Corvallis, Oregon, drawing a near-sellout crowd—WSU holds a 16-25-3 away record vs. OSU but 28-27 home edge overall.
Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT)
Broadcast: The CW (primary), with streaming on The CW app and Fubo. Radio: Oregon State’s 940 KEX; Washington State’s 920 KXLY.
Weather Updates
Pullman’s late-November forecast typifies Eastern Washington chill, setting up a defensive tilt. Expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 42°F (6°C) and a low around 28°F (-2°C). Winds: NW at 10-15 mph (gusts to 20 mph), with a 20% chance of light snow flurries in the afternoon. Wind chill in the upper 20s°F (-3°C)—natural grass field firm but potentially slick if flurries accumulate, favoring WSU’s ground control over OSU’s passes; average November humidity ~70%.
Injury Report
Oregon State’s depth is thin amid their skid, while WSU’s list is manageable post-bye. Updates as of November 28.
Oregon State Beavers:
| Player | Position | Status | Injury Details | Impact |
| Darrius Clemons | QB | Out for Season | Undisclosed (midseason) | Backup QB; forces reliance on starter—Beavers 0-5 without full QB depth, offense ranks 130th scoring (15 PPG). |
| Jamai East | WR | Questionable | Ankle (limited vs. Appalachian State, Oct. 4) | Slot speed (20 rec, 250 yds); thins targets amid bottom-30 passing. |
| Reddicks | Various | Questionable | Undisclosed (Nov. 22 update) | Depth; no major ripple. |
Overall: Three key concerns; Bray noted “day-to-day battles,” with run game intact but secondary leaky (bottom-20 pass D).
Washington State Cougars:
| Player | Position | Status | Injury Details | Impact |
| Cale Reeder | Various | Doubtful | Undisclosed (limited vs. Oregon, Nov. 2) | Depth piece; offense unaffected (top-60 efficiency). |
| Brock Dieu | OL | Questionable | Foot (exited vs. Oregon, Nov. 2) | Center; O-line shuffles if out (allowed 28 sacks, 110th nationally). |
| Riley | Various | Questionable | Undisclosed | Rotational; front seven resilient. |
Overall: Three limited; Rogers called it “manageable,” with QB Cam Ward fully healthy.
Player Matchups
WSU’s balance (top-60 SP+ offense) overwhelms OSU’s despair (bottom-30 defense). Palouse winds add chaos; keys:
Oregon State QB (TBD, Clemons out) vs. WSU Secondary: Beavers’ passer (est. 1,800 yds, 10 TDs) relies on checks. Cougars’ DBs (top-40 efficiency, 10 INTs) force TOs. Edge: WSU—Cougars 5-1 with 2+ TOs; Beavers 0-6 with 3+ giveaways.
WSU QB Cam Ward vs. OSU Pass Rush: Ward’s arm (2,500 yds, 18 TDs) dissects zones. Beavers’ front (bottom-60 sacks) pressures 18% dropbacks. Edge: Ward—WSU 4-2 exceeding 300 yds/game.
Oregon State RB (committee) vs. WSU Front Seven: Beaver backs (140 YPG) test LBs (top-50 run D). Edge: WSU—Beavers 1-5 under 100 rush yds.
WSU WR (group) vs. OSU CBs: Targets (est. 1,200 yds) exploit coverage. Beavers bend (bottom-30 passer rating). Edge: WSU—Cougar 4-2 when WRs hit 150+ yds.
Recent Team Forms
Oregon State Beavers: Bray’s Beavers routed 42-7 at Northwestern (Nov. 23), extending skid—QB inexperience sputtered (12 PPG last 5), D porous (38 PPG allowed). Morale: Rebuild—0-5 Ind. road.
Washington State Cougars: Rogers’ Cougars lost 59-10 at North Texas (Sep. 13), but W over San Diego State (36-13) showed fight. Balanced (20.6 PPG), D middling (28 PPG allowed). Morale: Home finale—3-2 SU at Martin.
Series History
The Battle of the Palouse, contested since 1903, sees WSU leading. All-time: Washington State leads 57-49 (28-27 home for WSU, 16-25-3 away for OSU). Last 10: WSU 7-3. WSU holds after 2025’s W (streak W2). At Martin: WSU 28-27. Largest: WSU 55-7 (1991).
| Year | Winner | Score | Notes |
| 2024 | WSU | 28-24 | Palouse thriller |
| 2023 | OSU | 35-34 | OT upset |
| 2022 | WSU | 40-17 | Cougar rout |
| 2021 | OSU | 28-27 | Beaver comeback |
| 2020 | WSU | 31-24 | COVID-era |
Betting Trends
Oregon State: 3-8 ATS (27.3%); 1-4 ATS as 13+ road dogs. 5-6 O/U; overs in 3/6 away. 1-9 SU as underdog (10%). Vs. WSU: 3-7 SU last 10, 4-6 ATS.
Washington State: 5-6 ATS (45.5%); 3-2 ATS as 13+ home faves. 6-5 O/U; overs in 4/6 home. 4-3 SU as favorite (57.1%). Series: 7-3 SU last 10.
Series Trends: Home team 6-4 SU last 10; overs 5/10 (avg. 52 pts). Favorites cover 7/10; WSU 5-2 ATS home vs. OSU. Advanced: FPI gives WSU 78% win prob. WSU top-60 offensive SP+; OSU 125th overall.
Game Odds
Oregon State Beavers 43
Washington State Cougars – 13.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
