Conor Blount
Oregon running back C.J. Verdell, center, bulls his way past Oregon State's Doug Taumoelau (42), Jeffrey Manning Jr. (15) and Hamilcar Rashed Jr (right) for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA football game in Corvallis, Ore., on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Oregon State ends season with a drubbing in the Civil War

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 24, 2018 02:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton smiles as he enters the field with his team during an NCAA college football game against Colorado in Los Angeles. Saturday's game between USC and Oregon State will feature two contrasting teams. The Trojans are coming off a disheartening loss at home, while the Beavers had a statement-making win on the road. USC coach Clay Helton will try to get the Trojans back on track by taking over the play calling. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
USC reeling while Oregon State is reveling

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 02, 2018 05:10 PM EDT

California quarterback Chase Garbers throws to fullback Malik McMorris during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Laird has 3 TDs runs in 49-7 Cal win over Oregon State

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 20, 2018 07:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, California coach Justin Wilcox looks at the scoreboard during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against BYU in Provo, Utah. The California Golden Bears are looking for a boost in their game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, after a three-game losing streak and a demoralizing loss to UCLA last weekend. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
One losing streak will end when Oregon St hosts Cal

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 19, 2018 07:28 PM EDT

Washington State's Renard Bell (81) gets one foot down in the end zone for a touchdown catch in the first half of an NCAA college football against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Minshew II, Washington St. beats Oregon State 56-37

By Kyle Odegard Oct. 07, 2018 12:58 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Utah in Tucson, Ariz. The last time he faced Oregon State, Tate rushed for more than 200 yards and two touchdowns. When he sees the Beavers on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, he may have to rely more on his arm. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, file)
Arizona visits Oregon State with focus on Tate's ankle

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 22, 2018 01:58 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash. It was still uncertain during the week whether Luton would be back in time for the game against Southern Utah on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. He left the opener at Ohio State with concussion-like symptoms after the first series and was replaced by backup Conor Blount. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Beavers QB Luton's status unknown going into Southern Utah

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 07, 2018 01:05 PM EDT

Ohio State receiver Terry McLaurin is lifted in celebration by teammate Jaylen Harris after scoring a touchdown against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Meyer-less No. 5 Ohio State routs Oregon St 77-31 in opener

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 01, 2018 01:35 PM EDT

Appalachian State defenders Thomas Hennigan (5), Corey Sutton (2) and Josh Thomas (7), break up a pass intended for Penn State's KJ Hamler (1) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
No. 10 Nittany Lions survives in OT vs Appalachian State

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2018 11:57 AM EDT