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Oregon State Seeks First Win vs. Undefeated Montana
20 Sep
Summary
- Oregon State football seeks its first win of the season against Montana.
- Quarterback Braden Atkinson leads the nation in passing yards.
- Montana enters the game ranked second in the FCS coaches poll.
The Oregon State Beavers football team is seeking their inaugural win of the 2026 season when they face the No. 2 ranked Montana Grizzlies on September 19. The Beavers have suffered competitive losses to Houston and Texas Tech in their opening two games.
Despite their winless record, Oregon State's offense has shown promising signs. Quarterback Braden Atkinson is currently leading the nation with an average of 394.5 passing yards per game. Wide receiver Jesse Legree has been a standout, topping the nation in total receiving yards with 376 and earning back-to-back Pac-12 freshman of the week honors, along with a national freshman of the week award. Offensive lineman Nathan Elu has also been recognized for his performance, not allowing a single quarterback pressure in 105 snaps.
Montana, on the other hand, enters the matchup with a perfect 3-0 record, having secured victories against Southern Utah, Drake, and Utah Tech. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on USA Sports, with kick-off set for 8 p.m. at Reser Stadium in Corvallis.
