Saturday, September 20, 2014

Reser Stadium in Corvallis

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On Saturday night, the San Diego State Aztecs (1-1) solid defense will have a tough job on their hands when they face the solid passing attack of the Oregon State Beavers (2-0). In 2013, the Beavers beat the Aztecs 34-30 on the road.

San Diego State last played two weeks ago when they were beaten by the then-ranked #21 North Carolina Tar Heels by the score of 31-27. The Aztecs lost despite outgaining the Tar Heels 509-394 in the game. San Diego State has averaged 32.5 points per game while giving up just 19 points per game this season.

The Aztecs' top offensive player through two games has been running back Donnel Pumphrey, who has 211 rushing yards with four touchdowns on 36 carries. Senior quarterback Quinn Kaehler has thrown for 546 yards with two touchdown passes and four interceptions.

Two weeks ago, Oregon State was able to pick up its second win of the year by defeating Hawaii 38-30 in the road. The Beavers has 464 total yards in the win and Hawaii was only able to convert five of its 19 third down chances. Oregon State currently has the 25th-best passing attack in the country at 314 yards per game.

Beavers quarterback Sean Mannion has completed 63.4 percent of his passes this season for 628 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. His top target has been wide receiver Victor Bolden, who has 16 receptions for 171 yards and one score through two games.

San Diego State Aztecs Betting Trends

San Diego State Aztecs are 2-0-0 Against the Spread

San Diego State Aztecs are 0-2-0 against the Over/Under

Oregon State Beavers Betting Trends

Oregon State Beavers are 0-2-0 Against the Spread

Oregon State Beavers are 1-1-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

San Diego State Aztecs

09/14/14 WR Ezell Ruffin Collarbone expected to miss 6-8 weeks
09/01/14 LB Tyler Morris Knee out for season
08/23/14 LB Jake Fely Neck out indefinitely

Oregon State Beavers

09/16/14 OG Garrett Weinreich Knee doubtful Saturday vs. San Diego State
09/16/14 LB Kyle Haley Back probable Saturday vs. San Diego State
09/14/14 PK Trevor Romaine Personal "?" Saturday vs. San Diego State
09/14/14 FB Tyler Anderson Hamstring "?" Saturday vs. San Diego State
08/23/14 OL Will Hopkins Hand out indefinitely
08/21/14 OL Isaac Seumalo Foot out indefinitely
08/07/14 LB Darrell Songy Suspension out for season

Josh's Pick: Take San Diego State

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