After a first half that had all the looks of a traditional Civil War blowout, the Beavers furiously fought back before coming up short in their 52-42 loss. Despite what the end results might say for Oregon State, this one felt like a win.
The second half edition of OSU displayed competitive and passionate football, something that Beaver fans have not seen in a long, long time. It also gave a little taste of the future. Ryan Nall absolutely dominated, finishing with 228 yards and a a score. His performance was highlighted with a 65-yard score with 7:00 remaining in the fourth quarter to pull the score within three at 45-42.