Oregon State vs Washington State today: kickoff time, how to watch, odds, weather and a late-season prediction

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Oregon State vs Washington State

It’s a “Pac-2” rematch on rivalry Saturday as Washington State hosts Oregon State in Pullman with bowl eligibility on the line for the Cougars and pride at stake for the Beavers. Expect a brisk evening, a lively student section, and a game defined by third-down execution and turnover margin.

Oregon State vs Washington State: kickoff, channel, stream

Date: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT
Venue: Gesa Field at Martin Stadium, Pullman, WA
Watch: The CW (national)
Stream: Network’s companion app/site (with participating TV login)
Radio: Team radio networks carry full coverage in-market

Listings can update on game day; check your local channel just before kickoff.

Records, series and the first meeting

Records: Washington State 5–6, Oregon State 2–9
Series: Washington State leads 57–49–3
Earlier this season: Oregon State edged WSU 10–7 (Nov. 1)

The Cougars need a win to reach 6–6 and qualify for the postseason; the Beavers can play spoiler and claim a sweep of the head-to-head.

Weather in Pullman at kickoff

Temp: upper 30s°F
Wind: light
Sky: mostly cloudy, slight chance of snow showers
Cool, relatively calm conditions favor the passing game’s timing—so long as receivers secure a chilly football.

Odds, line and computer lean (for context)

Spread: Washington State favored by double digits in most books this morning.
Total: low-to-mid 40s.
Model edge: Popular matchup predictors give WSU a strong win probability.
Not betting advice; lines move on game day.

Key matchups and tactical chess

1) QB rhythm vs simulated pressure
Washington State’s passing game revolves around quick decisions and accurate throws to the boundary. Oregon State will mix creepers and late-rotating coverage to muddy reads without wholesale blitzing. If the Cougars stay on schedule with first-down completions, they can live in 2nd-and-manageable and keep their call sheet open.

2) Beavers’ shot plays vs Cougars’ cap on explosives
Oregon State hasn’t consistently strung long drives; the path is selective deep shots off play-action and double moves. WSU’s backend has limited explosives better than its overall yardage suggests; one busted coverage could flip the game state.

3) Red-zone finish
Both teams have hovered around the league’s middle tiers in points per drive. Inside the 20, Washington State leans on tight-end options and rub concepts; Oregon State’s best answers are downhill runs paired with quick slants. Field goals keep you close; touchdowns decide it.

4) Hidden yards and penalties
With a modest total, punt exchanges, return decisions, and pre-snap flags may swing 50–60 yards of field position. Indoors this isn’t, so clean operation on kicks matters.

Personnel notes that shape the night

Washington State QB: Efficient distributor who can extend plays; avoiding the one turnover is priority one.
Cougars WR room vs OSU corners: Look for outs, speed outs, and boundary fades when leverage is right.
Oregon State backfield: If the Beavers can pound out 4.5+ per carry, they shorten the game and protect their defense.
Edge pressure (both): The team that generates heat without sacrificing back-end integrity will own third down.

Why tonight feels different from the 10–7 grinder

The first meeting turned into a defensive slog with missed chances and field-position trench warfare. With bowl stakes and slightly better health on the perimeter, expect a modest uptick in tempo and efficiency. The Cougars’ home crowd and late-season cohesion tilt the situational edges—especially in the middle eight minutes straddling halftime.

Prediction: Oregon State vs Washington State

Washington State has the clearer route to points: quick-game efficiency, a couple of schemed explosives, and enough run game to keep second level defenders honest. Oregon State can absolutely drag this into another rock fight if it wins early downs and the turnover battle.

Pick: Washington State 27, Oregon State 17

Deciding factors: +1 turnover margin for WSU, ~55% third-down rate in the first half, and one red-zone stand holding OSU to three.
Swing range: If the Beavers hit two deep shots, think WSU 24–21; if they don’t, the Cougars can coast to WSU by 10–14.

Set your dial for 3:30 p.m. PT on The CW and settle in—this one could punch a postseason ticket before the late-night slate even kicks.