Continuing to look ahead at the upcoming football season, the second quarter will be key for Oregon State.
That statement can, and probably will, apply to the second quarter of games, when relative inexperience and a lack of depth could lead to decisive developments against the Beavers, or a successful navigation of those waters could set the stage for Oregon State to be in the game for the distance.
But it will also similarly apply to the second quarter of the season, spanning the first half of October.
After a non-conference September that should see a win, and could well then see a loss, in the 2 home games that follow the opener at Minnesota, in one of the season's legitimate toss-up games, the first 15 days of October may actually represent the best chance for a winning quarter for the Beavers.