WHAT'S AT STAKE Oregon State looks to start a season 7-1 for the first time since 2012 in a matchup of teams coming off wins over AP Top 25 teams. The Beavers beat No. UCLA 36-24 two weeks ago and the Wildcats are coming off a 44-6 win over then-No.
No. 11 Oregon State has beaten two AP Top 25 teams this season and is already bowl eligible for the third straight season, continuing the Beavers' upward trajectory under coach Jonathan Smith. A win Saturday at Arizona will give Oregon State its best start since 2012, when the Beavers reached No. 7 in the poll. The Wildcats have made huge strides in their third season under coach Jedd Fisch and are coming off a road win over a ranked opponent.
Dabo Swinney says there isn't a person on the planet happier than he is to see DJ Uiagalelei shining at Oregon State. During his radio show this week, Clemson’s head coach spoke about the success that the former Tiger quarterback is having as a Beaver after transferring from Tiger Town to Corva.