COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Oregon State enters with a strong efficiency profile, posting 7.2 yards per play and allowing only 5.0 yards per play on defense, while Texas State sits at 6.2 yards per play and has allowed 5.8 on defense. The Beavers have also been much stronger in ATS and over results, while Texas State has been more mixed and has allowed 404.4 total yards per game and 30.0 points per game. That gap in defensive resistance is the biggest reason the home team has the cleaner scoring outlook in this matchup.
Oregon State should be able to control this game with efficiency and scoring volume, while Texas State has the defensive numbers that point to trouble keeping the Beavers in check. The best read is Oregon State continuing its strong offensive form and clearing its team total in a game that should feature plenty of scoring. Projected final score: Oregon State Beavers 44, Texas State Bobcats 31.