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Oregon State football live updates: No.16 Beavers vs. UC Davis Aggies at Reser Stadium

Pete Martini, Salem Statesman Journal
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No. 16 Oregon State hosts UC Davis at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Beavers’ home opener. Both teams are 1-0 entering the game, which is being broadcast on the Pac-12 Network.

Oregon State has won two consecutive home openers, and they’re going for their third straight. The Beavers beat Boise State 34-17 in last season’s home opener, and they defeated Hawaii 45-27 in the home opener in 2021.

UC Davis, of the Big Sky Conference at the FCS level, is 1-0 this season after beating Texas A&M University-Commerce 48-10 in their opener.

UC Davis’ strength offensively is running the ball — they rushed for 279 yards in their opener, averaging 6.2 yards per carry. Defensively, UC Davis gave up just 285 yards.

In the Beavers' 42-17 season-opening win at San Jose State, Oregon State showed balance on offense, between run and pass. The Beavers rushed for 197 yards and three touchdowns, and they threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns. They ran the ball 35 times and threw 28 times.

Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) throws the ball as San Jose State defensive lineman Mata Hola (94) approaches in the first half of the game on Sept. 3 in San Jose, California.
Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) throws the ball as San Jose State defensive lineman Mata Hola (94) approaches in the first half of the game on Sept. 3 in San Jose, California.

Amid realignment turmoil, which has left just Oregon State and Washington State standing in the Pac-12 after this season, Saturday’s game will be the first time that Beavers fans will get to enjoy the newly renovated Reser Stadium.

“I can’t say enough how excited I am to play the first one in Reser Stadium for this season,” Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith said. “It’ll be complete on Saturday because Beaver Nation is going to be there.”

Check back here throughout the game for live updates.

Oregon State football vs. UC Davis game day analysis and notes

Oregon State wins the game

Oregon State beats UC Davis 55-7 on Saturday night at Reser Stadium.

The No. 16 Beavers are now 2-0 this season, and they will host San Diego State at 12:30 p.m. next Saturday.

8:15 p.m.: Beavers add to their lead

Oregon State added a pair of field goals by Atticus Sappington to go up 41-0 in the third quarter.

The Beavers have gone to backup quarterback Aidan Chiles.

7:25 p.m.: Silas Bolden putting on a show

Oregon State has increased its lead to 35-0 on a pair of Silas Bolden touchdowns.

First, Bolden returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown to go up 28-0.

Then, Bolden caught a 22-yard touchdown pass from DJ Uiagalelei to put the Beavers up 35-0.

6:50 p.m.: Beavers lead 21-0

Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei scored on a 3-yard touchdown run to give the Beavers a 14-0 lead.

It’s his third rushing touchdown this season.

Oregon State leads 21-0 early in the second quarter after a touchdown pass by Uiagalelei.

6:15 p.m.: Martinez to the house after turnover

One play after the interception, Damien Martinez took it 64 yards to the house to give the Beavers a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter.

UC Davis had a nice opening drive going, but then the Beavers got the interception to end the drive and give their offense the ball.

5 p.m.: Kickoff time is set

Kickoff for the Oregon State football game vs. UC Davis is set for 6 p.m. at Reser Stadium in Corvallis. The game is being broadcast on Pac-12 Network.

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Statesman Journal reporter Pete Martini covers college and high school sports. He can be reached at pmartini@StatesmanJournal.com.

This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Oregon State Beavers football vs. UC Davis: Updates, photos