Brief
Oregon State beats Colorado State 56-26 in Pac-12 opener
Quarterback Braden Atkinson connected on five touchdown passes, three to receiver Jesse Legree, in Oregon State's opening conference victory.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Oregon State defeated Colorado State 56-26 on Saturday in the Pac-12 opener, the Associated Press reported.
What happened
Braden Atkinson completed 31 of 34 passes for 428 yards and five touchdowns. Jesse Legree caught three of those scores and added 157 receiving yards on five receptions, including a 50‑yard opening touchdown and a 53‑yard run‑and‑catch late in the game.
What the reports add
The Beavers outscored the Rams 42-12 after Colorado State tied the game at 14 following an early fumble. Atkinson’s 428 yards marked his fifth straight 300‑plus‑yard passing game, a streak only matched by Sean Mannion’s seven‑game run in 2013.
What was said
The Associated Press did not include direct quotes from coaches or players.
How it came about
Oregon State (3-2, 1-0) builds on a recent 33-7 win over UTEP, while Colorado State (2-3, 0-1) looks to rebound after a home loss to San Jose State on Oct. 12.
Key facts
- Oregon State beat Colorado State 56-26 in a Pac-12 opener. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Braden Atkinson threw five touchdown passes for 428 yards. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Jesse Legree caught three TDs and totaled 157 yards. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Atkinson and Legree team for big passing day in Oregon State's 56-26 win in Pac-12 opener”
