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No. 14 Oregon State (3-0, 0-0 P12) faces their biggest test of the season so far on Saturday as they travel to Pullman to take on fellow top-25 Washington State. Below, BeaversEdge takes a look at how the two program's starters match up.
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QUARTERBACK
This is a really good quarterback matchup and the best of the season so far out of the Beavers' first four games. Uiagalelei obviously has the recruiting pedigree that Ward doesn't as he wasn't highly recruited coming out of high school and went to Incarnate Word before transferring to Washington State. However, Ward has been a very dynamic quarterback for Washington State. He's a strong passer, has good decision-making, and can it done with his legs as well.
Advantage - Washington State
RUNNING BACK
Damien Martinez, for a fourth straight week, is the best running back on the field and is off to a great start this season. Watson may not be Washington State's best tailback, but he is likely to get the starting nod on Saturday once again.
Advantage - Martinez/Oregon State
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