The Oregon State Beavers will travel to face the San Diego State Aztecs in a Week 2 non-conference showdown at Snapdragon Stadium. Oregon State, coming off a solid 35-14 win over UC Davis, is looking to continue its momentum under head coach Trent Bray. The Beavers have been effective on both sides of the ball, with quarterback DJ Uiagalelei leading the offense and a defense that has allowed limited scoring. Oregon State’s strength lies in their ability to control the tempo, leveraging a balanced attack to keep opposing defenses on their heels.

San Diego State, under new head coach Sean Lewis, also started the season on a high note with a 45-14 victory over Texas A&M-Commerce. The Aztecs showed a strong ground game led by senior transfer running back Marquez Cooper, who ran for 223 yards and two touchdowns. Freshman quarterback Danny O’Neil impressed in his debut, throwing for 214 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover. San Diego State’s defense was also opportunistic, forcing three turnovers and scoring two defensive touchdowns. Key factors in this game will be Oregon State’s ability to slow down San Diego State’s rushing attack and how well the Aztecs can handle Oregon State’s passing game. If Oregon State can establish their run game and control the line of scrimmage, they have the tools to cover the spread. However, if San Diego State can replicate their defensive success and make key plays in crucial moments, they could keep the game close or even pull off an upset.