Get ready for a clash of titans... or, well, two teams striving for victory! The Oregon State Beavers are facing off against the Sam Houston State Bearkats, and it's a game you won't want to miss. This article brings you live updates, insights, and everything you need to know about this exciting matchup.
Updated: November 08, 2025, at 7:15 p.m.
Published: November 08, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
By Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian/OregonLive.
In Corvallis, it's senior night for the Oregon State football team. The Beavers, with a record of 2-7, are hosting the Sam Houston State Bearkats, who are currently 0-8. This game is a battle between two teams looking to climb out of the FBS cellar. Will OSU's upperclassmen go out with a bang in their final home game of the season? A win could mark the Beavers' third consecutive victory, a remarkable turnaround after starting the season 0-7.
According to the latest odds from The Action Network, OSU is favored by 20.5 points, with an over/under of 52.5.
Here's a play-by-play of the game:
1ST QUARTER:
- 11:55: Touchdown Beavers! A direct snap to Hankerson, who finishes the opening drive with 5 carries for 41 yards and a score. The score is now 7-0 in favor of Oregon State.
- 12:25: Eddie Freauff makes a great catch along the sideline, followed by some nifty moves, resulting in a first and goal at the two-yard line.
- 13:45: Three consecutive first downs achieved through runs by Anthony Hankerson. The Sam Houston defense appears to be struggling.
- An electrifying opening kickoff return by Elijah Washington, a new face on the team, takes the ball to the OSU 29-yard line.
- Sam Houston wins the coin toss and defers. OSU will receive the ball.
PREGAME:
- Senior night festivities are underway, with kickoff scheduled for 7:10 p.m.
- Tight end Carson Kolb is warming up with the linebackers. The Beavers' depth at this position is being tested due to injuries.
- TJ Crandall is warming up in uniform for the Beavers, a first for this season.
- Salahadin Allah is also warming up in full gear for OSU and could see action tonight.
- Gabarri Johnson is warming up in full for the Beavers, with both ankles taped.
Match Details:
- Teams: Oregon State (2-7) vs. Sam Houston State (0-8)
- When: Saturday, November 8
- Time: 7:00 p.m. PT
- Where: Reser Stadium
- TV Channel: The CW
- Streaming: DirecTV (free trial) or Fubo (promotional offers). Note that streaming availability may be limited depending on your location.
Want to know what time the game is on, what channel it's on, and how to stream it? Check out this article for all the details: What time, TV channel is Oregon State football vs. Sam Houston State today? Odds, streaming, how to watch online.
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Ryan Clarke, a lifelong Oregonian and Arizona State University graduate, covers the Oregon State Beavers for The Oregonian/OregonLive. He's a four-time award winner.
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