Gary Andersen begins his third season as Oregon State Beavers football coach on Saturday when OSU visits Colorado State. There are high hopes for continued progress this season, and perhaps a bowl berth for the first time since 2013. How will this season play out? Here are Beavers beat writer Gina Mizell's game-by-game predictions.
Aug. 26 at Colorado State
The earliest season opener in OSU history is no picnic. This game marks the grand opening of Colorado State's new on-campus stadium and is a sellout. The Rams boast a potent offense. The Beavers have not won a road game since October 2014, during Mike Riley's final season.