Oregon State University NCAA News

In some ways, Washington State was the perfect opponent for Oregon State before the Beavers play Oregon in the Civil War.

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The 20th-ranked Oregon State Beavers try to remain in the Pac-10 title race this weekend, as they take on the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium in Pullman.

CORVALLIS - Oregon State players find themselves in an usual position. If the Beavers beat Washington State on Saturday in the Palouse, and Oregon defeats Arizona in Tucson, the Civil War winner will go to the Rose Bowl.

Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. Star tailback Jahvid Best is eager to return to the football field after being sidelined by a frightening fall and concussion and has targeted California's season finale as a possible return date.

With a win in its last game, Oregon State not only moved into the AP Top 25 poll for the first time this season, but gave itself a chance to capture the Pac-10 title.

Oregon State quarterback Sean Canfield's Beavers have a chance to go to the Rose Bowl with a strong finish.

Roseburg High School's Micah Audiss runs against Barlow in the first half of their playoff game at Finlay Field in Rosburg on Friday night.

David Tairu scored a game0high 19 points as the Texas Tech Red Raiders registered a 64-60 win over the Oregon State Beavers as part of the Duel in the Desert at United Spirit Arena.

Craig Robinson compares rebuilding Oregon State basketball to a 12-step program.

Shane Vereen scored on a 61-yard run after an odd penalty thwarted a potential go-ahead drive for No.

Oregon State's James Rodgers runs against Washington's Desmond Trufant and Daniel Te'o-Nesheim during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov 14, 2009.

California star tailback Jahvid Best joined his teammates for the opening coin toss before Saturday's 24-16 loss to Arizona, one after being knocked out following a frightening fall and concussion.

CORVALLIS, Ore. - During his first season as football coach at the University of Washington, Steve Sarkisian has shown the Huskies how to snap plenty of streaks of futility.

Washington quarterback Jake Locker holds no hard feelings over what happened to him last time he visited Corvallis.

Michigan punter Zoltan Mesko is one of 10 semifinalists for the 2009 Ray Guy Award, presented to the nation's top collegiate punter.

The first time Craig Robinson saw Jared Cunningham on the basketball court, his reaction was disappointment.

Oregon State senior outside linebacker Keaton Kristick will treat Saturday's game against Washington like it's any other game - but deep inside he'll know the difference.

Oregon State's James Rodgers is on the loose at California. Oregon State might be catching the Washington Huskies at just the right time.