# Oregon State defeats Colorado State in Pac-12 opener

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/oregon-state-and-colorado-state-pac-12-matchup
> Updated: 2026-10-02T19:50:14.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

Oregon State and Colorado State met on October 3, 2026, for their Pac-12 Conference opener. The game served as a historic milestone for Colorado State, marking the program’s first-ever game in the conference and coinciding with the university’s homecoming and family weekend in Fort Collins.

Oregon State secured a decisive 56-26 victory. The Beavers' offense was led by quarterback Braden Atkinson, who completed 31 of 34 passes for 428 yards and five touchdown passes. Receiver Jesse Legree contributed 157 receiving yards on five receptions, including three touchdowns; this performance made Legree only the third player in Oregon State history to record 100 or more receiving yards in five consecutive games.

With this result, Oregon State moves to a 3-2 season record and 1-0 in conference play. Colorado State falls to 2-3 overall and 0-1 in the Pac-12.

## Claims

- Oregon State defeated Colorado State 56-26 in a Pac-12 opener. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Quarterback Braden Atkinson threw five touchdown passes. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Jesse Legree recorded 157 receiving yards on five receptions. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Braden Atkinson completed 31 of 34 passes for 428 yards. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Jesse Legree is the third Oregon State player to record 100 receiving yards in five consecutive games. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Oregon State improved to a 3-2 season record and 1-0 in the Pac-12. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Colorado State quarterback K’saan Farrar completed 16 of 26 passes for 165 yards. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Colorado State fell to a 2-3 season record and 0-1 in the Pac-12. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Oregon State defeats Colorado State 56-26 in Pac-12 opener

Oregon State defeated Colorado State 56-26 in their Pac-12 opener, led by Braden Atkinson's five touchdown passes and Jesse Legree's 157 receiving yards.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregon-state-defeats-colorado-state-56-26-in-pac-12-opener

### 2026-10-01: Colorado State hosts Oregon State in historic Pac-12 matchup

Colorado State hosts Oregon State this Saturday for a historic Pac-12 matchup during CSU's homecoming weekend.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colorado-state-prepares-for-historic-first-pac-12-game-against-oregon-state

### 2026-09-28: Oregon State and Colorado State to open Pac-12 play

Oregon State and Colorado State will begin Pac-12 Conference play this Saturday at Canvas Stadium, with the series currently tied 2-2.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregon-state-and-colorado-state-to-open-pac-12-play

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Cite as: Oregon State defeats Colorado State in Pac-12 opener. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/oregon-state-and-colorado-state-pac-12-matchup