Huntsville, โขTX – In a stunning upset, the Oregon State Beavers fell to Sam โฃHouston โState 21-17 on Saturday, marking the first win forโข the Bearkats this season and โขa devastating blow โขto Oregon State’s bowl aspirations. The loss โis particularly shocking as Samโฃ Houston State entered the game with an 0-8 record.
the defeat throws Oregon State’s season into further turmoil, โdropping โthem โคto โฃ2-8 overall.The Beavers now โface a challenging final stretch, needing to win their remaining games to possibly salvage aโข postseason berth. The program, which has struggled in recent years, was hoping to build momentum,โฃ but this result sets them back โขconsiderably.
Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei led theโ Beavers downfield early, but a 47-yard field goal attempt sailed wide, keeping the score atโข 17-14 in the fourth quarter. The game took a โdramaticโ turn when Sam Houston โขState blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown, giving the Bearkats their first lead of โฃthe game at 21-17.
Despite opportunities to respond, the Beavers came up short. A crucial fourth-down pass at the Sam Houston State 10-yard line โฃfell โincomplete,and a late drive stalled at the Bearkats’ 23-yard line.
Davidโค Wells Jr. had โtwo key receptions for OSU โduring a drive that ultimately failed to convert. A blocked punt returned for a touchdown by Brody Henderson proved decisive for Sam Houston State.
Next game: Oregon State (2-8) at Tulsa (2-7)
* When: Saturday, Nov.15
* Time: 10:00 a.m. PT
* Where: H.A. Chapman Stadium – Tulsa, OK
* TV Channel: None
* Stream: ESPN+
