Oregon State football is becoming one of the biggest stories in the Pac-12, and JaMarcus Shephard has the Beavers looking like a legitimate conference championship contender after their 66-14 demolition of San Diego State. But can Washington State and former Oregon State head coach Trent Bray find a way to slow down Braden Atkinson and Jesse LeGree? Ryan Harlan of Beaver Blitz joins Locked On Pac-12 to break down Oregon State's remarkable turnaround, the culture Shephard has established in Corvallis and Saturday's rivalry showdown against Washington State. The Beavers are 4-2 after winning just two games last season, and their explosive offense continues to improve. Jesse LeGree is generating national attention, Braden Atkinson is playing outstanding football, and Shephard refuses to let his team become complacent. Even after scoring 66 points against San Diego State, Shephard challenged his players to improve. We discuss why that mentality is transforming Oregon State and whether the Beavers deserve more attention in the AP Top 25. Meanwhile, Washington State is facing a very different situation. Kirby Moore has taken over offensive play-calling duties, and Owen Eshelman is preparing to replace Caden Pinnock at quarterback. Can the Cougars find an offensive spark in a hostile environment? We also examine Trent Bray's return to Corvallis, Washington State's defensive approach against LeGree, and whether Oregon State's offense has any weaknesses opponents can exploit. Plus, why have Shephard and Moore experienced such different starts to their first seasons despite the challenges both programs faced following Pac-12 realignment? Could Oregon State move to 5-2 and take another step toward a national ranking? Drop your score predictions and bold takes in the comments! #Pac12 #OregonState #WashingtonState

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