Oregon State vs. San Jose State Short Report | Sep 3, 2023
CEFCU Stadium
San Jose, CA
Sep 3, 2023
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Game Recap
In a dazzling display of offensive prowess, the Oregon State Beavers dominated the San Jose State Spartans with a 42-17 victory. DJ Uiagalelei, the Beavers’ standout quarterback, electrified the field with three passing touchdowns and added two more on the ground, setting an assertive tone early in the game. The Oregon State defense clamped down on the Spartans, rendering their offensive efforts largely ineffective.
The Beavers established an early lead when Uiagalelei rushed for a 1-yard touchdown in the first quarter, and they never looked back. Oregon State's staunch defensive effort was evident through key plays such as John McCartan's multiple sacks. Sam Olson's fumble recovery touchdown was one of the few bright spots for the Spartans, who struggled to gain offensive traction against the aggressive Oregon State defense. Overall, the Beavers showcased a well-rounded performance, offering a promising glimpse into their season ahead.
Key Plays:
DJ Uiagalelei (Oregon State Beavers)
In a crucial early play, Uiagalelei showcased his versatility by rushing for a 1-yard touchdown, propelling Oregon State to an early 7-0 lead and setting the tempo for the game.
Kyler Halvorsen (San Jose State Spartans)
Halvorsen delivered a 41-yard field goal, putting San Jose State on the scoreboard and momentarily narrowing the deficit to 7-3.
DJ Uiagalelei (Oregon State Beavers)
Uiagalelei extended the Beavers' lead with a precise 14-yard pass to Jack Velling, making the score 14-3 and showcasing his passing acumen.
DJ Uiagalelei (Oregon State Beavers)
Just before halftime, Uiagalelei rushed for a 1-yard touchdown, further cushioning Oregon State's lead to 21-3.
DJ Uiagalelei (Oregon State Beavers)
Uiagalelei's 31-yard touchdown pass to Jeremiah Noga widened the gap to 28-3, dominating the third quarter.
Sam Olson (San Jose State Spartans)
Olson provided a defensive highlight for the Spartans, recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, making the score 28-10.
DJ Uiagalelei (Oregon State Beavers)
Uiagalelei connected with Anthony Gould on a 28-yard touchdown pass, pushing the lead to 35-10 and all but sealing the victory.
Deshaun Fenwick (Oregon State Beavers)
Fenwick's 3-yard rushing touchdown capped off the scoring for Oregon State, making it 42-10.
Jay Butterfield (San Jose State Spartans)
Butterfield threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Branden Alvarez, closing out the game with a final score of 42-17.
Standout Players:
DJ Uiagalelei (Oregon State Beavers, QB)
Uiagalelei orchestrated the offense with precision, completing 20 of 25 passes for 239 yards and three touchdowns. His dual-threat capability was on full display as he also rushed for two important 1-yard touchdowns.
Damien Martinez (Oregon State Beavers, RB)
Martinez was a workhorse in the backfield, amassing an impressive 145 yards on 18 carries, averaging a standout 8.1 yards per carry.
Anthony Gould (Oregon State Beavers, WR)
Gould made crucial catches, including a 28-yard touchdown reception, finishing with 59 yards on three catches.
John McCartan (Oregon State Beavers, LB)
McCartan dominated defensively with 3 solo tackles, 2 assisted tackles, and 2 sacks, anchoring the defense and disrupting the Spartans' rhythm.
Sam Olson (San Jose State Spartans, TE)
Olson contributed on both sides of the ball, recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown and making six receptions for 60 yards.
Chevan Cordeiro (San Jose State Spartans, QB)
Cordeiro displayed resilience, completing 18 of 32 passes for 143 yards and adding 26 rushing yards despite constant pressure from the Beavers' defense.
References:
Oregon State Beavers vs. San Jose State Spartans - Final Score - September 03, 2023 | FOX Sports
No. 18 Oregon State vs. San José State Football Highlights | Week 1 | 2023 Season - YouTube
Oregon State Beavers vs. San Jose State Spartans Live Score and Stats - September 3, 2023 Gametracker - CBSSports.com
Watch the video highlights as Oregon State cruises past San Jose State in season opener - oregonlive.com
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Oregon State Beavers
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San Jose State Spartans
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