Oregon State vs. Appalachian State, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, October 4, 2025
Use Code WWWC Oregon State (0-5, 0-0 Pac-12) will be trying to pick up their first road win of the season when they visit Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday afternoon to face Appalachian State (2-2, 0-1 Sun Belt) at 3:30 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Beavers vs. Mountaineers prediction. Don’t get sacked this football season! Try our College Football Picks!
The Beavers are coming off a 27-24 loss to Houston as 12.5-point underdogs. The Mountaineers are coming off a 47-14 loss to Boise State as 16.5-point underdogs.
This will be the first meeting between the two teams.
Oregon State Trying To Snap Five-Game Losing Streak
The Beavers are off to a poor start this season after losing their first five games. They will try to put an end to the losing streak and pick up their first road win of the season when they play on Saturday. In their last game, they fell to Houston at home by three in overtime last Friday, covering the 12. OSU went up 24-10 in the fourth quarter, but couldn't hold on to the lead. They had a chance to win the game in regulation with five seconds left, but backup kicker Cameron Smith's 46-yard attempt was blocked and the game went to the extra quarter.
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Oregon State averages 17.8 points per game, which is 125th in the nation. They throw for 239.6 yards and rush for 93.8 yards per game.
Maalik Murphy has completed 58 percent of his passes for 1,165 yards, seven touchdowns, and five interceptions. Anthony Hankerson leads the team with 88 carries for 302 yards and two touchdowns, while Trent Walker leads the team with 30 catches for 405 yards.
Oregon State is giving up 36.6 points per game, which is 128th in the country. They are giving up 274.8 passing yards and 150 rushing yards per game.
Appalachian State Trying To Snap Two-Game Losing Streak
The Mountaineers followed up their two-game winning streak with road losses to Southern Mississippi and Boise State. They will try to snap their losing streak and pick up their third straight home win when they play on Saturday. They have just one win over an FBS team and that took place on August 29 against Charlotte on the road, winning 34-11.
Appalachian State averages 22.5 points per game, which is 102nd in the nation. They throw for 284.5 yards and rush for 151.3 yards per game.
AJ Swann has completed 60 percent of his passes for 943 yards, six touchdowns, and six interceptions. Rashod Dubinion leads the team with 88 carries for 513 yards and two touchdowns, while Jaden Barnes leads the team with 24 catches for 337 yards and three touchdowns.
Appalachian State is giving up 27.3 points per game, which is 96th in the nation. They are giving up 247.3 passing yards and 112.7 rushing yards per game.
Oregon State vs. Appalachian State Picks
Point Spread Pick for Oregon State vs. Appalachian State
- Appalachian State Mountaineers -1.5 (4 Units)
The Mountaineers have won two straight home games, while the Beavers have lost two straight road games. Appalachian State has the edge here because they have a balanced attack, with one of the best passing games in the country, and they’re facing an Oregon State defense that has been unable to stop the pass, giving up more than 270 passing yards per game. They don’t get a lot of pressure on opposing quarterbacks, and don’t generate a lot of turnovers, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Mountaineers.
Oregon State won’t be as successful offensively because they’re one-dimensional offensively. They have one of the worst ground games in the country and rely heavily on their passing game. The Mountaineers won't have to worry about the Beavers running against them, which will allow them to focus on stopping the pass, so expect them to keep Oregon State’s offense in check. Go with Appalachian State to cover the spread.
Over/Under for Oregon State vs. Appalachian State
- Over 53.5 (4 Units)
The Beavers played over the total in three of their last five games, while the Mountaineers played over the total in their last two games. Oregon State averages 17.8 points per game. They throw the ball 55 percent of the time with the 54th-best passing attack in the country, and they’re facing a team that is 85th against the pass and is giving up 27.3 points per game. The Mountaineers average 22.5 points per game. They throw the ball 57 percent of the time with the 25th-best passing attack in the country, and they’re facing a team that is 118th against the pass and is giving up 36.6 points per game. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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