Montanta State at Oregon State 9/17/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 09/16/2022 at 11:28 AM ET

Montanta State at Oregon State 9/17/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The Montana State Bobcats visit Providence Park in Portland, Oregon on Saturday to play the Oregon State Beavers. The Montana State Bobcats improved to 2-0 following a 63-13 victory over Morehead State on Saturday. Montana State has outscored its two opponents by a combined 103-30 and is scoring an average of 51.5 points per game. Montana State gained 585 yards of total offense and allowed Morehead State just 260 yards of total offense.

Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott has passed for 447 yards with four touchdowns. The leading rusher is Lane Sumner with 176 yards, while Sean Chambers has rushed for 150 yards and four touchdowns. Ravi Alston is the leading receiver with 144 yards and one touchdown reception. Linebacker Danny Uluilakepa is the leading tackler with 12, while the leader in quarterback sacks is tackle Sebastian Valdez with 2.5.

Oregon State improved to 2-0 following its 35-32 victory over Fresno State on Saturday. Oregon State rallied from a 23-21 deficit to start the fourth quarter for the win. The Beavers gained 397 total yards of offense but allowed Fresno State 492 yards of offense. Quarterback Chance Nolan passed for 219 yards with one touchdown.

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan has passed for 470 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. The leading rusher is DeShaun Fenwick with 141 yards and two touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Luke Musgrave with 169 yards and one touchdown reception. On defense, linebacker Kyrei Fisher-Morris is the leading tackler with 18 and three players each have 1.0 quarterback sacks. 

Oregon State will pick up a victory at home on Saturday over Montana State, but the Cowboys will play well enough on the road to cover the number. Montana State has covered the number in five of the last seven. Montana State’s offense is scoring an average of 51.5 points per game and although the Cowboys will be facing a much tougher opponent than their first two, look for the Cowboys to play well enough to cover the number.  Final Score Prediction, Oregon State Beavers win but fall short ATS 33-28. 

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