Stephen Nover's Pac-12 Top Ticket
(NCAAF) Washington State vs. Oregon State,
Point Spread: -3.00 | -110.00 Oregon State (Home)
Result: Loss
Oregon State should make some noise this year in the Pac-12 in Jonathan Smith's third season as head coach. The Beavers went 8-3-1 ATS last season. 
The Beavers return nine defensive starters and are optimistic this could be their best defense during the past decade. Jemar Jefferson provides Oregon State with one of the top running backs in the Pac-12. The Beavers have an experienced offensive line and are high on Nebraska QB transfer Tristan Gebbia. He has a solid receiving group to throw to. 
The Mike Leach era has ended at Washington State. The Cougars have a new coaching staff under Nick Rolovich and new schemes on each side of the ball. It's going to be difficult for the Cougars to get comfortable early due to COVID disrupting their training camp. They don't have an experienced starting QB either as true freshman Jayden de Laura is expected to start. Washington State has only six returning starters on offense.