Oregon State Beavers Face Off Against California Golden Bears in Crucial Pac-12 Matchup

The Oregon State Beavers are set to take on the California Golden Bears in a significant Pac-12 matchup on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The game will be held at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California, with a kickoff time of 4:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on ESPN2.

California leads the all-time series between the two teams by a narrow margin of 39-37, although Oregon State has won the last two matchups. In games played in Berkeley, California holds a 23-17 advantage, but Oregon State won the most recent encounter last season with a score of 52-40.

The betting odds favor California, with a spread of CAL -11 and an over/under of 49.5 points. This game is particularly important for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the Pac-12 conference. California, led by Coach Justin Wilcox in his eighth season, is currently 3-4 overall, while Oregon State, under first-year Coach Trent Bray, stands at 4-3.

Oregon State’s offense has been highlighted by the performance of running back Anthony Hankerson, who has scored 13 touchdowns this season, tying for eighth in a single-season record at Oregon State. Hankerson has also scored 10 touchdowns since September 14, which is the third-most nationally over that stretch. The Beavers also boast a strong punting game, with Josh Green having 10 punts of 50-plus yards and trapping opponents inside their 20-yard line nine times.

California’s quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, has thrown for 1449 yards with 8 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, while Oregon State’s quarterback, Grant McCoy, has 1066 yards with 3 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. The Golden Bears’ running back, Jaydn Thomas, has 359 yards with 2 touchdowns, compared to Hankerson’s 639 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Beavers.

The game promises to be an intense battle, with both teams looking to secure a crucial win in the conference. Fans can engage in live discussions and follow the game through various platforms, including ESPN2 and live score updates on ESPN.