What to make of Oregon State's 56-37 loss to Washington State, a result that drops the Beavers to 1-5? Thirteen takeaways, plus notes and where the Beavers rank.
1. Better times seem ahead for Oregon State, right? The Beavers get a week to recharge with next Saturday off before starting the second half of their schedule Oct. 20 against California. By then, some key players figure to return, such as quarterback Jake Luton and receiver Isaiah Hodgins. Running back Artavis Pierce will likely have knocked off most of the rust from a month on the sidelines, and maybe defensive end Jeromy Reichner and safety David Morris inch closer to their season debuts.