Oregon State opened the season with a home victory that should go a long way in building confidence for the Beavers.
NCAAF Performance Recap
Oregon State Performance Recap
Last year, Oregon State made a bowl game for the first time since 2013 before bowing to Utah State in the LA Bowl.
When it comes to Oregon State vs. Fresno State betting, the Beavers will want to show they can build on the momentum to get off to a 2-0 start.
Fresno State Performance Recap
The Bulldogs opened up the season by cruising to a 35-7 win over FCS Cal Poly. Fresno State piled up 377 passing yards and built up a 21-0 lead before cruising to a victory.
The Bulldogs have a history of success against Oregon State. The Bulldogs are 8-5 all-time vs. the Beavers, including a 16-15 victory during their last meeting in 2003.
What happened 19 years ago will have little bearing on Saturday’s game. The Bulldogs, who finished 10-3 last season, are hoping to continue to play well during coach Jeff Tedford’s second stint with the team.
Tedford led them to 22 wins during the 2017 and 2018 seasons before resigning following 2019 for health reasons. He decided to return this season.
Oregon State Beavers vs. Fresno State Bulldogs
Fresno State will host Oregon State at 7:30 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium in Fresno, Calif. Oregon State beat Oregon State 34-17 at home in Week 1. The Beavers are 1-0 on the year. Fresno State beat Cal Poly 35-7 and are 1-0 this season.
Oregon State vs. Fresno State Analysis
Oregon State Analysis
Oregon State showed an excellent amount of balance on offense against Boise State. Oregon State vs. Fresno State betting will show the Beavers will want to tighten other things up on offense.
Beavers quarterback Chance Nolan threw two interceptions and completed 14-of-23 passes for 251 yards against Boise State.
Overall, Oregon State turned the ball over three times and was hit with 10 penalties. Making the same mistakes on the road will make things difficult for the Beavers.
The Bears also never quite found a consistent running option. Damien Martinez and Deshaun Fenwick carried the ball 11 and 10 times, respectively, but both players averaged under 4.0 yards per carrying.
Beavers Defense
Oregon State’s defense did a good job of making life difficult on the Broncos’ offense. The Beavers intercepted three passes and recovered two fumbles.
Making a Fresno State football prediction will be difficult based on who the Bulldogs played in Week 1. Bulldogs quarterback Jake Haener showed he can move the ball well.
He completed 36-of-42 passes for 377 yards and two touchdowns. Fresno State also saw promise from running back Jordan Mims, who carried the ball 15 times for 73 yards and two scores.
Fresno State Analysis
The Bulldogs also saw a top target emerge for Haener. Nikko Remigio caught nine passes for 100 yards. Haener spread the wealth around when it came to wide receivers. Ten different players caught passes for Fresno State.
Bulldogs Defense
Fresno State’s defense didn’t make many splashes plays on defense against Cal Poly, but the Bulldogs didn’t need to.
Fresno State limited the Mustangs to 4-of-14 on third downs and forced them to punt five times. This is an important game for the Bulldogs.
Fresno State will follow this non-conference game with a road trip to Southern California and Utah before opening Mountain West Conference player with a trip to Boise State.
Oregon State vs. Fresno State Odds Breakdown
Oregon State
Oregon State vs. Fresno State betting shows the Beavers are -112 on the moneyline. The over/under is 61.5 points.
Fresno State
The Bulldogs are -109 on the moneyline.
Oregon State vs. Fresno State Betting Pick and Prediction
The Oregon State football team proved it could win a big game at home against a tough Group of Five program.
Now the question for the Beavers is can they go into hostile territory and put together the same type of performance?
Oregon State benefitted from five turnovers against struggling Boise State quarterbacks. Fresno State should protect home field and win.
NCAAF Pick: Over 61.5 (-110)
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