The Washington State Cougars (1-5) visit the Oregon State Beavers (4-2) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Reser Stadium, Corvallis, OR. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM ET, and the game airs on USA Network. DraftKings lists the spread at ORST -18.5 with a total of 53.5; moneylines are Washington State +650 · Oregon State -1000. Below is our Washington State vs Oregon State preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Washington State vs Oregon State Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Washington State at Oregon State |
| Records | Washington State 1-5 · Oregon State 4-2 |
| Spread | ORST -18.5 |
| Moneyline | Washington State +650 · Oregon State -1000 |
| Total | 53.5 |
| Venue | Reser Stadium, Corvallis, OR |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | USA Network |
| Head Coaches | Washington State: HC Kirby Moore, OC Matt Miller · Oregon State: HC JaMarcus Shephard, OC Mitch Dahlen |
Washington State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Washington State Cougars are 1-5 overall, 0-2 in Pac-12 play. Results to date: Sep 6 — L 24-10 at Washington; Sep 12 — L 34-7 at Kansas State; Sep 19 — W 48-7 vs Duquesne; Sep 26 — L 34-24 vs Arizona; Oct 3 — L 26-6 vs Fresno State; Oct 9 — L 17-16 at Utah State. Most recently, Washington State lost to Utah State 17-16 on the road. Through 6 games, Washington State is averaging 18.5 points scored and 23.7 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Kirby Moore (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Matt Miller. Defensive coordinator: Trent Bray.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Caden Pinnick (QB) — 110/178, 952 yards, 3 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Kirby Vorhees (RB) — 48 carries, 251 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Darrius Clemons (WR) — 20 receptions, 218 yards
- Sacks leader: Jirah Leaupepetele (DT) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Keith Brown (LB) — 36 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Caden Pinnick (110/178, 952 yards, 3 TD, 5 INT). Questions: An offense averaging 18.5 points per game; ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Caden Pinnick); the response to a 17-16 loss at Utah State.
Oregon State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Oregon State Beavers are 4-2 overall, 2-0 in Pac-12 play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 33-20 at Houston; Sep 12 — L 35-24 vs Texas Tech; Sep 19 — W 52-17 vs Montana; Sep 26 — W 33-7 at UTEP; Oct 3 — W 56-26 at Colorado State; Oct 10 — W 66-14 vs San Diego State. Most recently, Oregon State beat San Diego State 66-14 at home. Through 6 games, Oregon State is averaging 41.8 points scored and 22.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: JaMarcus Shephard (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Mitch Dahlen. Defensive coordinator: Mike MacIntyre.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Braden Atkinson (QB) — 166/235, 2,257 yards, 21 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: AJ Newberry (RB) — 54 carries, 326 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Jesse Legree (WR) — 38 receptions, 932 yards, 12 TD
- Sacks leader: Takari Hickle (LB) — 3.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Aiden Sullivan (LB) — 43 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 41.8 points per game; Braden Atkinson’s passing volume (2,257 yards). Questions: Holding serve at Reser Stadium against Washington State.
How to Watch Washington State vs Oregon State
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 6:00 PM ET
- Venue: Reser Stadium, Corvallis, OR
- TV / Streaming: USA Network
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.