Bill Oram: Beavers fans can let Oregon go. Washington State is the rival Oregon State needs

Published on: 11/24/2024

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Oregon State kicker Everett Hayes (#35) is hoisted up after his 55-yard field goal to lift the Beavers past the Washington State Cougars, 41-38, in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday Nov. 23, 2024. Oregon State defensive back Exodus Ayers (#23) holds up the turnover chain after forcing a turnover as the Beavers face the Washington State Cougars in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday Nov. 23, 2024. Oregon State defensive back Sailasa Vadrawale III reacts after his stop for no gain as the Beavers face the Washington State Cougars in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday Nov. 23, 2024. Oregon State quarterback Gabarri Johnson (#5) runs into the end zone for a touchdown as the Beavers face the Washington State Cougars in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday Nov. 23, 2024. Washington State wide receiver Carlos Hernandez (#8) blows a kiss to the student section after his touchdown as the Cougars face the Oregon State Beavers in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Oregon State quarterback Gabarri Johnson (#5) scrambles up the middle as the Beavers face the Washington State Cougars in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday Nov. 23, 2024. Washington State wide receiver Kris Hutson (#1) is pushed out of bounds after the catch as the Cougars face the Oregon State Beavers in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Oregon State defensive back Exodus Ayers (#23) celebrates with linebacker Dexter Foster (#55) after a stop on third down as the Beavers face the Washington State Cougars in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday Nov. 23, 2024. Oregon State quarterback Ben Gulbranson (#17) throws to the sideline as the Beavers face the Washington State Cougars in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday Nov. 23, 2024. Oregon State running back Anthony Hankerson is brought down near the goal line as the Beavers face the Washington State Cougars in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday Nov. 23, 2024. Washington State quarterback John Mateer (#10) throws on the run as the Cougars face the Oregon State Beavers in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Oregon State tight end Jermaine Terry II is brought down near the goal line after a big catch as the Beavers face the Washington State Cougars in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday Nov. 23, 2024. Oregon State quarterback Ben Gulbranson celebrates with teammates after his rushing touchdown as the Beavers face the Washington State Cougars in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday Nov. 23, 2024. Oregon State head coach Trent Bray looks up at the replay board as the Beavers face the Washington State Cougars in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Washington State linebacker Taariq Al-Uqdah returns a pick for a touchdown as the Cougars face the Oregon State Beavers in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Oregon State fans hold up O, S, U as the Beavers face the Washington State Cougars in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Oregon State tight end Jermaine Terry II (#84) crosses the goal line for a touchdown as the Beavers face the Washington State Cougars in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday Nov. 23, 2024. Washington State mascot Butch T. Cougar and Oregon State mascot Benny Beaver hang out during halftime of a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Oregon State’s Andy Alfieri (#88) celebrates after the Beavers upset the Washington State Cougars, 41-38, in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Oregon State fans celebrate, while quarterback Ben Gulbranson conducts a postgame interview, after the Beavers upset the Washington State Cougars, 41-38, in a college football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.